I’m a Club Officer… Now What? All 4-H club officers elected for 2018-19 are invited and encouraged to participate in the annual club officer training. It will be held on Saturday, November 10th from 10 am – noon at the UW-Extension office. Free pizza lunch will follow the workshop! Participants will learn the responsibilities of […]
Attention Cloverbud member and parents! The annual 2018 Pumpkin Contest will be held on Sat. Oct 20th at Hounsell’s Greenhouse, located 1½ miles north of Fond du Lac on Highway 45. Check-in and weigh-in of pumpkins is from 12:30 to 1 pm. This past spring, Hounsell’s donated pumpkin seeds to our Cloverbud members and now […]
Did you know that 4-H offers amazing educational travel opportunities for youth in grades 6-13 (and adult leaders) to experience the world beyond Fond du Lac county? From a statewide conference at UW-Madison to a trip to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, there’s an opportunity for you! Fond du Lac County […]
As summer wraps up and fall comes our way, it is a perfect time to join 4-H. 4-H is an educational youth organization for youth in 5K up to one year past high school. 4-H is open to anyone and everyone! Despite what some people think, you don’t have to live on a farm or work […]
4-H Camp has been a long-standing tradition in Fond du Lac County. Some of the volunteers have been serving the youth that attend camp for over 20 years. I have been a part of camp for about 9 years. I started attending as a camper in 2008. I skipped a year, but I returned as […]
If you are a youth age 10 & up, you may be interested in the Summer Career Exploration Events Lakeshore Technical College is offering. Their activities include Tech Girls STEM Camp, Explore Ag, Explore Energy, and Explore Healthcare. For more information or to register, go to: https://gotoltc.edu/summer/. Registration deadline is June 1, 2018 for all classes.
UW-Extension is seeking a Fond du Lac County 4-H Program Coordinator. See the posting listed at http://www.uwex.edu/about/careers/jobs for more information.
With over 200 attendees, the annual 4-H Family Learning Day is one of the most exciting local events of the year. This event is open to the general public. Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 24. Brochures with session descriptions and registration forms were mailed to 4-H families in late December. It will also be […]
4-H members of all ages were recognized for their accomplishments at the annual achievement program held Oct. 16 at UW-Extension. Kayla Doll and Kaitlyn Wehner were honored with the Citizenship Award sponsored by Farm Bureau Women. Only two youth attain this highest award each year. Recipients are selected based upon their participation, leadership and community […]
Fond du Lac County 4-H members have been asked to lead the 4-H Pledge at the National Flag Day/Army Birthday Annual Event. We will meet at American Legion Hall, 500 Fond du Lac Ave, Fond du Lac at 3:45 PM on June 14th. The ceremony begins at 4:00 PM. It will be approximately 30 minutes […]
