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It’s Time to Enroll in 4-H for The Upcoming 4-H Year!

To enroll, look at the Rock County 4-H Program Guide to see the projects you may be interested in. https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/4hrock/files/2021/09/4-H-Project-Guide-2021-22.pdf This year, 4-H project curriculum (available from Shop 4-H) is listed under many of the projects. Then, enroll in 4HOnline! https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/opportunities/start-here/4honline-for-families/ If a 4-H member is in sixth grade or above, remember to enroll the member […]

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Learn while Doing: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Last Saturday at Hedberg Public Library, in partnership with HPL and YWCA Rock County, we created papel picado, paper flowers and chains as decoration.  We revved up our taste buds spinning the wheel to explore traditional foods.  And, we played many rounds of loteria. . . Did you miss the in person celebration?  Don’t worry.  […]

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In-Person 4-H Meetings, Events, Etc.? Please Register Them!

If you are planning to have an in-person 4-H project meeting (even if it’s just a two people), 4-H club meeting, 4-H event of any kind. . . indoors or outdoors. . . Please review the following information. . . https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-faqs-related-to-covid-19/ and complete the following form at least 48 hours before you meet. https://forms.gle/zp19WGpX5u8PAwK89 Questions? Contact Laura Vander Veen, Rock County 4-H Program […]

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Wisconsin 4-H Charter Application – Due November 1, 2021

Every year, each 4-H Club and 4-H Group in Wisconsin submits information to Wisconsin 4-H about when and where meetings are held, what activities/events they are planning for the next year, goals, etc. During your 4-H meetings in Sept. and Oct., your 4-H Club Leader will lead a discussion to help plan this 4-H year […]

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Youth-Adult Partnership-Fall 2021

Family I noted in my agenda at the beginning of summer to theme this blog post around ‘Family’.  The reason for that decision was rooted more in a personal than a professional place.  In June I had finally managed to confirm a trip to Israel to visit my own family for vacation time I had […]

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VIP (Volunteers in Preparation) Training Dates

Are you an adult who enrolled in 4HOnline to become a 4-H Volunteer and needs to complete VIP Training? If so, there are two trainings scheduled. Please click on the link and register for the Training you can attend. 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thurs., Sept. 30 https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAldemtrzkvHd0SxVsFm-6Zsn4IMPntiMBR 8:30-10:30 a.m., Sat., Oct. 16 https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsdOuhqDIoEtHYo36_HO2mtqn26NYdpn8w Both VIP Training options are virtual, using Zoom. If you […]

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Extension Connection

  15 Minutes in the Morning–Designed for Adults Hop onto a Zoom meeting from 8:30-8:45 a.m. on Mon., Wed., and Fri. mornings until Fri., Sept. 3 to focus on your overall wellness and develop a positive framework to start your day! Extension Connection https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/99606481361?pwd=Q3VxYU11RW9odjkrS3F3cnQ3QitMdz09

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Rock County 4-H Jr. & Sr. Council Meeting Information

There won’t be a Junior and Senior Council Meeting in July due to the Fair. The next Junior and Senior Council Meeting is Mon., Aug. 23 starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Craig Center, Rock County Fairgrounds. If you are a 4-H member in 6th grade or above or a 4-H volunteer–please plan to attend! […]

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VIP (Volunteers in Preparation) Training Dates Available!

Are you an adult who enrolled in 4HOnline to become a 4-H Volunteer and needs to complete VIP Training? If so, there are two trainings scheduled. Please click on the link and register for the Training you can attend. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Wed., June 30 https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMrde2sqTouHteLmEJJrhbXoQuYy7fpVolZ 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thurs., July 15 https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAlf-CpqDgpHdShEooOo9eHiZjmE-1M4bkC Both VIP Training options are virtual, using Zoom. […]

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Youth-Adult Partnership-Summer 2021

Brave Space “Conversations in a Safe Space on Current Events” began one year ago in response to the murder of George Floyd.  Should our programming have been providing this opportunity for years?  Probably.  But, I think its inception hesitated for the same reasons all new programming can.  We didn’t feel ready for implementation.  Considerations about […]

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Youth-Adult Partnership Spotlight-May

Count Up When you’re little and learning your numbers, counting backwards is supposed to be harder, more advanced, than counting up.  As an adult, I’m reminded more and more often how difficult it can truly be to count up.  I would like to share a personal example first to illustrate this.   At the gym I […]

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Youth-Adult Partnership Spotlight-April

It’s a Both/And The first day of spring was March 20, and people laughed about needing thick socks and flip flops, hot boots and short sleeves during the same month.  Somehow March, and this month of April, are both spring and winter.  Both.  And. Both/and.  It’s a phrase I had never heard before beginning my […]

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