Since 2010, Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to help create Opportunity4All and raise more than $14 million through the Paper Clover campaign. The success of these campaigns has impacted over 81,500 youth by providing them with the tools and resources they need to move forward and reach their full potential. One hundred percent of […]
If you can’t hike the trails during the upcoming community event, check out what’s new at Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center in the Wisconsin Dells through Woods Writings. See their monthly newsletter to read about what they have been doing. https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/uphamwoods/woods-writings-newsletters/
Registration for Fall Forum 2021 “Fourward Together” is open! If you are a 4-H member in 7th-13th grade or a 4-H Volunteer Leader, plan to register for the 2021 Virtual Fall Forum on Fri., Nov. 5 and Sat. Nov. 6! Fall Forum will feature: Chad Littlefield’s keynote and workshops “Connection Before […]
University of Wisconsin Whitewater at Rock County (2909 Kellogg Ave., Janesville) invites you to Virtual Super Science Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 23. This free event requires advance registration. For more details, click on the link. https://www.uww.edu/ce/camps/additional/super_science
Do you have information to share to include in the Weekly Update? Please let us know by clicking on the “Submit Information” tab on the Extension Website. https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/4hrock/submit-information/
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. […]
There are some Wisconsin 4-H Policy updates for all Rock County 4-H Members and Leaders to be aware of so everyone remains safe while enjoying 4-H meetings, events, etc. Please review the following information. https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/files/2021/09/Wisconsin-4-H-Policy-Update-for-2021-22.pdf The Wisconsin 4-H Policies are posted at the following link. https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/resources/wisconsin-4-h-policies/
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 […]
Why be trained as a Mental Health First Aider? On average, 123 people die by suicide each day. 3/4 of youth in Wisconsin report not receiving the help they need when they feel distressed. 1/5 of adults and youth lives with a mental health condition. 59.4% of Wisconsin High School Youth have experienced depression, anxiety, […]
Ready to participate in virtual learning? Would you like to offer a virtual learning session? Take a look at the updated website for the Virtual Learning Community! https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/virtual-learning-community/
Application period for the 2022 4-H Youth in Action Awards is open! Four dynamic leaders will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to share their stories along with unforgettable experiences, celebration on the national stage, recognition in the media and a $5,000 college scholarship. Open to youth ages 15-19. Applications due on or before March 29, 2021. […]
Are you curious about the new construction at Upham Woods? Read about the new construction and lots more in the monthly “Woods Writing” newsletter. https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/uphamwoods/woods-writings-newsletters/
