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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
(Submitted by Bonnie Martin, Dairy Youth Chair) Scholarship applications are being accepted for the Dairy Youth Auction Scholarship. Application deadline is March 31, 2022 and needs to be submitted to the Rock County 4-H Fair office. Please see the Rock County 4-H Fair website for the scholarship application and scholarship details. Contact Bonnie Martin with […]
If you plan to attend UW-Madison in the fall of 2021 as a freshman, see the application for two $500 scholarships and two $1000 scholarships sponsored by AGR (Alpha Gamma Rho).
Extension’s community partner, the Rock County 4-H Fair, just posted their 2022 Rock County 4-H Fair Exhibitor Premium Book online! It’s time to curl up with your favorite device, download the Premium Book, and dream about warmer weather while reading through schedules, rules & regulations, various classes, etc. This year’s Rock County 4-H Fair is July 26-31. […]
In last week’s Rock County Weekly Update, Avilyn Meyer’s photo, “Feather Filled Shadows,” was announced. This week, the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation announced all the winners in the Celebrate the Arts Contest! To see this year’s outstanding Wisconsin 4-H artists, visit the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation’s website. You can help support Wisconsin 4-H arts programming by bidding […]
Thanks to HughesNet, you’ll have the perfect activity for National Engineer’s Week coming up Feb. 20 – 26. Visit 4-H at Home for the latest Space Exploration quest into deep space. Join the team of fearless scientists as they prepare to sustain life beyond Earth.
Meet the people of 4-H who are breaking down barriers, creating change, and inspiring others. As educators, community activists, industry experts, innovators, and leaders, these 4-H trailblazers are paving the way for generations to come. To commemorate Black History Month, join us in celebrating these trailblazing youth, alumni, and supporters who have created change and […]
Are you interested in forestry or wildlife, or enrolled in Naturespace? If so, please read “Tracks”–the newsletter for 4-H members from the Wildlife Habitat Education Program and Forestry projects. Registration information for the Wildlife & Forestry Art Contest as well as the Wildlife & Forestry Contests are included for the contests on April 1 & […]
