DO-REFLECT-APPLY Around the Community

Don’t forget that as the school year begins, many other organizations offer increased learning opportunities too. They can be great for project learning opportunities. Below are a couple examples: Hedberg Public Library Kids ages 9-12 will learn to make easy, no-cook recipes. Come to one or both! Registration is required.  Monday, September 12: https://bit.ly/3Tsk7ab    […]

Fall Forum Registration Open!

Are you a 4-H Member in seventh grade or older (January 1, 2023) or a 4-H Volunteer? Plan to attend Fall Forum from November 4-6 at Hotel Mead, Wisconsin Rapids! Fall Forum is a fun, fast-paced, energetic opportunity for youth and adults to come together for education, team building and celebration! For more information, visit […]

Deadline for Rock County 4-H Summer Camp is July 19!

Camp Registration is open!! 4-H Base Camp/Cabin Camp and Outpost Camp will be held Wednesday, August 17 to Saturday, August 20 at Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells.  Base Camp/Cabin Camp is for 4-H members in 3rd-6th grade (1-1-22). Outpost Camp is for 4-H members in 7th-8th grade (1-1-22). For more information and to register, please sign […]

Youth Tractor Safety Virtual Courses Available!

If you or someone you know is interested in Youth Tractor Safety Courses, please visit the UW-Madison Division of Extension Farm Management website. Currently, there is not an in-person course offered in our area. Please consider enrolling in the Virtual Course, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Monday, July 11-Friday, July 15 with driving exams to be determined. The Wisconsin […]

4-H Means Belonging. Belonging Means All Youth

June is Pride Month  The Department of Instruction cites “Wisconsin’s LGBTQ students reported higher rates of depression and suicidal thoughts than their peers” according to the Youth Behavior Risk Survey.  Belonging is a key aspect of 4-H.  We are grateful for our community partners and the work they do to keep youth safe and connected […]

4-H Camp is back 2022 & Adult Volunteers Needed!!

4-H Camp families, we have a wonderful opportunity and need your help! The reality is, until April 15th, the state hadn’t given approval to allow us to hold our Rock County 4-H Camp (with overnights) in 2022. With this opportunity, our challenge is that without enough 4-H Adult Volunteers, we will not be able to […]

Rock County 4-H Softball

The Rock County 4-H Softball season is coming up and we want you to be part of it! Your 4-H Club Leader will receive more information soon about signing up your 4-H Club. What can you do as a 4-H Member? Let your 4-H Club Leader know you’re interested! Then sign up and attend practices […]

Diversity Action Team Program-Inside the Diversity of Asian America

You can watch the recording on Hedberg Public Library’s YouTube Channel to learn more.  Learning also means leading.  The following are some Action Steps youth can take using a variety of resources. Self-Educate:  Set your own learning goals and find resources you love to learn with.  For example a website https://asianamericanedu.org/, a book https://socialjusticebooks.org/booklists/asian-americans/,  a […]

Create your Educational Action Plan JUNTOS!

What is an Educational Action Plan? It is a plan to guide our steps and actions to follow so that we reach our educational goals. You can identify the small goals in order to reach the large goals. Ask yourself: What is the educational goal you want to achieve? What are the actions needed to […]

Model Rocket Kits and Balsa Spot Landing Airplanes for Sale

If you are interested in building a model rocket, Viking Rocket kits (along with three engines) are available for $10/each at Rock County Extension, 3506 N. US Hwy. 51, Building A, Janesville.  Balsa spot landing airplanes are also available for $1/each.  Questions? Please call the Rock County Extension Office at 608-757-5066.

2022 Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction Scholarships

The Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation will offer $30,000 in scholarship awards in 2022:  One $3,000 scholarship Four $2,000 scholarships Six $1,500 scholarships Ten $1000 scholarships  These scholarships recognize the achievements of Wisconsin State Fair Junior Livestock exhibitors and assist them with their educational expenses.  All applicants must complete and submit a Blue Ribbon […]

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