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South Byron May 4-H Meeting |
May's meeting was celebration and getting ready for spring! Celebrated our annual pizza sale and hitting our clubs goal with a pizza party that co-leader Becky promised if they hit it! Congratulations kiddos and thank you to all the families that sold pizzas or donated, we couldn't do it without you! Club enrichment was planting flowers to take home and share! Thank you Adalyn for project show and tell and Mara for food & nutrition share! Great projects for the upcoming fair! Last but not least had a visit from our FDL County 4-H Program Educator Tracy! Next Month we will have our meeting at the Fondy Sports Complex!
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Build Your Drawing Skills! |
Participants will learn how to draw cats step by step from start to finish, explore how shading and blending add depth, and discover ways to make each drawing unique with their own creative details. All drawing materials will be provided, and youth will leave with ideas for adding color and extra details at home.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Fond du Lac County Campus
400 University Dr, Room 205
10:30-11:30am: Grades K5-5th
11:30am-12:30pm: Grades 6+
No cost but registration is required through 4-H Online by May 14.
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| Stack It. Grill It. Smash It! |
Think sandwiches are boring? Think again! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll turn everyday leftovers into next-level sandwich masterpieces. Learn how to build bold, tasty favorites like classic Reubens, creamy Chicken Salad, and a cheesy Portobello Mushroom Grilled Cheese that hits just right.
You’ll practice real culinary skills—chopping, mixing, grilling, and stacking—while creating each sandwich from start to finish.
Saturday, May 16 from 9-11am
Open to Youth in 3rd grade and up
Fond du Lac County Campus
400 University Dr, Room 206
Cost: $10/youth, max $20/family
Minimum of 5 participants needed
Register through 4H Online
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Giant Pumpkin Growing Workshop |
May 28 from 5:00-6:00pm
Learn from experienced Giant Pumpkin Growers about their techniques, process, challenges and enjoyment of growing a giant pumpkin. Speakers include Mike Schmit from Wisconsin Giant Pumpkin Growers and Charlie Meyers, a 12-year-old who grew 1,400+ lb pumpkin!
Seeds/plants will be available courtesy of Mike Schmit and the Wisconsin Giant Pumpkin Growers (WGPG). For more resources & info: http://www.wisconsingiantpumpkingrowers.com/
In partnership with Fond du Lac Festivals
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Save the Date - Cloverbud Pumpkin Contest |
Cloverbuds will receive pumpkin seeds from their club leaders to plan for the annual pumpkin contest held in the fall. The contest will be on Saturday, October 10. Pumpkins grown by youth are judged on overall size, smallest, tallest, and other categories. There are also categories where Cloverbuds can decorate pumpkins, including scariest, funniest, most colorful, most unique, and best 4-H theme. In collaboration with Fond du Lac Festivals, we will be hosting a Giant Pumpkin Growing Workshop (see above) which is open to all ages.
If you don’t have room to grow pumpkins, the seeds can be planted in the community gardens located on the corner of Grove Street and Pioneer Rd in Fond du Lac. For more information or to reserve a spot, please call the Extension Office at 920-906-4623.
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Please mark your calendars for the following dates:
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026 at 6:30pm
Forest-Ridge Holsteins
Kurt & Sarah Loehr
W2133 Randellen Lane, Eden
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 at 6:30pm
Cloven-View
Evan & Taylor Schrauth
W4495 Co Rd H, Fond du Lac
Questions? Please contact your coaches:
Chad Ryan - 920-960-1449
Matthew Kramer - 920-838-0201
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Interested in Volunteering? Help Us Shape What’s Next! |
We’re exploring ways to support parents and community members who may be interested in helping with 4‑H—whether that’s as a Project Leader, activity helper, or short‑term volunteer.
Before we plan a training or info session, we want your input! Tell us what you’d like to learn, what roles interest you, and what days/times might work best for you.
Take a quick survey to help shape a future volunteer learning opportunity: https://forms.gle/cZW7EHwrbbAx43h57
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New Family Fair Orientation |
A new family fair orientation will be held on Wednesday, June 3 at 6:00pm. Topics covered include: entering projects at the fair, important dates to remember, how judging works at the fair, and answering any questions families may still have. If interested, please register by Friday, May 29 so we know how many people to expect: go.wisc.edu/tv23f5
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The premium book is now available on the Fair’s website: http://www.fonddulaccountyfair.com.
A committee of dedicated volunteers spent a significant amount of time and effort reviewing and updating the premium book with the goal of creating excitement and attracting additional youth exhibitors by refreshing and modernizing entry options. This process included adding more current and relevant entry options, while removing entries that have become outdated over time.
As part of the review process, exhibitor premiums were also increased to further support and encourage participation.
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What will the future look like and how will YOU shape it?
Imagine it’s the year 2076—America’s 300th birthday. What role do young people play? What does it look like when youth are truly heard, leading, and making change? We want your vision. Using AI, illustrate what you envision youth empowerment will look like 50 years (2076) from now.
Youth empowerment is all about using your voice, building leadership skills, and making a difference; right now and into the future. It’s young people working alongside adults to create positive change in their communities.
Think big. Think bold. Think about the future YOU.
Ask yourself:
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- What does it look like when someone is truly involved in their community?
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How can young people take action and be civically engaged?
- What problems are youth solving in 2076?
- How are youth leading, speaking up, and creating change?
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Contest Awards: Five $50.00 gift card prizes will be disbursed to contest winners.
For contest guidelines and to enter, visit https://go.wisc.edu/2x2za3. Submission deadline is June 5.
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Archery Project Meetings - Tuesday & Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm at Izaak Walton League
Dog Project Classes - Thursdays, 5pm at FDL Co Fairgrounds Rec Center
Junior Master Gardeners - May 14 & 28, 4pm, Fond du Lac County Campus
Wildlife Club - May 14, 6pm, Fond du Lac County Campus
Deadline for County 4-H Scholarships - May 15
Sandwich Workshop - May 16, 9-11am, Fond du Lac County Campus - Register through 4H Online by May 14
Art Workshop: Drawing - May 16, Fond du Lac County Campus - No cost but registration required through 4-H Online by May 14
LEGO Club - May 26, 6:30pm, Fond du Lac County Campus
Giant Pumpkin Growing Workshop - May 28, 5-6pm, Fond du Lac County Campus
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UW Extension Fond du Lac County
160 South Macy St, 2nd floor
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 906-4623
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