Richland County 4-H Newsletter |
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4-H Families,
November is a busy month as 4-H clubs kick-off the new 4-H year with fun Fall activities as well as electing officers and planning for the year ahead.
Don't forget to re-enroll in 4-H--You are not going to want to miss any of the exciting 4-H events being planned!
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Karleen Craddock
Richland County 4-H Educator
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Izeah Currier
Richland County 4-H Intern
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4-H Enrollment is now open! |
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Did you know you need to re-enroll in 4-H each year? Click below to sign-up today!
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4-H Awards Celebration - November 15 |
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All 4-H families are invited!
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4-H Awards Celebration
Sunday, November 15th
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5:00pm - Taco Bar (Sponsored by Leaders Assn.)
- 6:00pm - Awards Program
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We will be electing the 2026-27 4-H Leaders Association. The board meets at 7:00pm on the 3rd Monday.
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- Adult Representatives - 2 year term
- Youth Rep (7th grade & up) - 1 yr term
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| YOU can nominate your 4-H leader or a community member for an award!
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- 4-H Leader of the Year
- Friend of 4-H
- 4-H Family of the Year
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4-H Adventureland at Brewer Library |
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Join us for hands-on fun as we explore and experiment during 4-H Adventureland! |
Nov. 5th - The Sky's the Limit
Nov. 12th - The Great Nature Hunt
Nov. 19th - Gooey, Gloopy, Gross
Dec. 3rd - Winter Wonderland
4-H members and friends in 3rd-6th grade are invited to 4-H Adventureland at Brewer Public Library on Thursdays afterschool.
Pre-registration is not required. There is no cost to participate.
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In 4-H, you can explore new interests through projects. You may discover a new hobby......or a career path.
Where will 4-H take you this year? Check out the 4-H project guide to see what 4-H has to offer.
Curious?!? Try out the 4-H road map (page 4-5 of Project Guide-Quick Version) to see where your interests take you.....
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Dairy: Wisconsin 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl will be on February 6th in Green Bay. Is there interest in forming a Richland County team? https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/statewide-events-and-opportunities/dairy-quiz-bowl/
The UW-Madison Center for Dairy Research has an open house on November 11th from 3:00-4:30pm at Babcock Hall. https://cdr.wisc.edu/cdr-40th-open-house
Horse: 4-H Horse Leaders Conference at UW-River Falls on November 14th.
Natural Resources/Conservation: The Richland County Land Conservation and Zoning Department is sponsoring the Conservation Poster Contest. The competition encourage youth in K-12th grade to explore critical environmental topics, express creative ideas, and present solutions for local and statewide conservation issues. The 2027 theme is "From Source to Sea: Every Drop Has a Journey". https://wisconsinlandwater.org/our-work/youth-education/poster-speaking-contest. Entry deadline is January 8. Questions? Contact Noel Schmitz at 608-647-2247.
Outdoor Education - Winter Explorer Camp for youth (ages 7-11) will be held at Upham Woods on January 16 from 10am-3pm. Cost: $50. Registration is now open at https://uphamwoods.extension.wisc.edu/winter-camp/
Photography: Congratulations to the following 4-H members! Their photographs will be featured in the 2027 4-H calendar:
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- Ella Fife, Brush Creek Knowledge Seekers 4-H (Cover Photo)
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Faith Studnicka, Syresville Starlets 4-H (January)
- Bryndalyn Kanable, Brush Creek Knowledge Seekers 4-H (February)
- Tennysen Hines, Syresville Starlets (March)
- Abigail Plonka, Ithaca Happy Hour 4-H (April)
- Paisley Alcorta, Boaz Boosters 4-H (May)
- Eleanor Jelinek, Buena Vista Wonder Workers 4-H (June)
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Kaylynn Morris, Boaz Boosters 4-H (July)
- Nevaeh Glasbrenner, Brush Creek Knowledge Seekers 4-H (August)
- Kayla Fife, Brush Creek Knowledge Seekers 4-H (September)
- Zoey Pasker, Syresville Starlets (October)
- Kolton Welsh, Sabin Livewires 4-H (November)
- Tempest Phillips, Sabin Livewires 4-H (December)
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| Pre-order your 2027 4-H Calendars!
Calendars will be available in early December.
Cost = $10
Thank you for supporting Richland County 4-H!
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4-H at Home: Distance Learning Kits |
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Sign-up to receive a project kit, then join 4-H members throughout Wisconsin on zoom as you learn together.
Registration opens in 4HOnline on November 1st. The kits will go fast!
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- Wizarding World of 4-H: A Cloverbud Series (Grades K-2)
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I signed up for the 4-H Photography Project… Now What? (beginner/intermediate photographers)
- The Whole Animal: Co-Products & By-Products Uncovered (3rd Grade and up)
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Opportunities for Older 4-H Members |
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2026 Wisconsin 4-H Ambassadors: Abby Plonka (Leadership), Sam Harpin (Leadership), Bryn Kanable (Arts) & Eliza Wiertzema (Arts)
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Applications are now open for 2027 statewide 4-H Ambassadors. Apply by November 15th.
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| Youth in 8th-10th grade are invited to 4-H Winter Academy! Join teens from throughout Wisconsin as you explore skills that will help you on your future career path. It's virtual! It's FREE!
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Sessions include:
❄️ Jan. 13-Charting A Path
❄️ Jan. 20-Finding Your Strengths
❄️ Jan. 27-Beyond Ready & Me
❄️ Feb. 3-LEGO Communication
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Registration is opens in 4honline on Nov 1. Space is limited.
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| Southern Wisconsin 4-H Volunteer Summit |
We are planning a workshop for 4-H volunteers to share ideas, network and get inspired! The event will be held in late February or early March.
We want your input! Please help us plan by sharing your availability and what topics are of interest to you. Fill out this quick survey by November 10.
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Upcoming Events & Due Dates |
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1 – Registration opens for 4-H Distance Learning Kits https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/wi-distance-learning/
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1 - Registration opens for American Spirit https://go.wisc.edu/AmericanSpirit
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2 - Nominations due for 4-H Awards at https://go.wisc.edu/44vp7t
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2 – Nominations due for Leaders Association at https://go.wisc.edu/28as8c
- 5 – 4-H Adventureland: “The Sky is the Limit”, 3:45-5:00pm, Brewer Library
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6-8 – Wisconsin 4-H Fall Forum, Stevens Point
- 12 – 4-H Adventureland: “The Great Nature Hunt”, 3:45-5:00pm, Brewer Public Library
- 14 - 4-H Horse Leaders Conference, UW-River Falls
- 15 - 4-H Awards Celebration, Community Center
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15 - Registration opens for Space Camp https://go.wisc.edu/SpaceCamp
- 16 – 4-H Leaders Assn. Mtg., 7:00pm, Ext. Office
- 19 – 4-H Adventureland: “Gooey, Gloopy, Gross”, 3:45-5:00pm, Brewer Public Library
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26 – Happy Thanksgiving!
- 27-Dec. 1 - National 4-H Congress, Atlanta, GA
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- SAVE THE DATE:
- January 17 - 4-H Roller Skating Night
- January 18 - 4-H Officer Workshop
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