Hi, I’m Miranda Dawson, the 4-H Associate Educator for Brown County. I have been in this role for just a few weeks now and am very happy to be here. Before joining 4-H, I was the FoodWIse Nutrition Educator for Outagamie County.

In this role, I will be expanding 4-H outreach through in-school, afterschool, and summer camp educational opportunities. My educational efforts will highlight nutrition, emotional well-being, arts, and science.

I am new to Brown County and look forward to learning more about this county and its communities.

The James W. Crowley Dairy Leadership Award applications are due on May 1st! Leaders, please nominate your county's outstanding dairy project members. Each county can recognize up to 3 individuals to fill out the form. If you already have someone in mind, nominate them now! 

The WI 4-H James W. Crowley Dairy Leadership Award is awarded to 15 individuals each year and will receive a plaque.  The top three youth will each receive $1000 cash awards. The individual must be nominated by their county, currently enrolled in the dairy project, and in grades 10-13 as of January 1st. 

An additional award, the Schultz Scholarship, is a separate award that is identified through the same application process. The top 4-H member that is a Junior in high school as of January 1, 2026, will be offered a $5000 scholarship to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison and enroll in the Dairy and Food Animal Management major.  Another donor funds this scholarship.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Amanda (amanda.lacey@wisc.edu), Maya (mwiltzius@wisc.edu), or Jill (jill.jorgensen@wisc.edu) at the State Office.

Want to feature your club's activities, fundraisers, and/or accomplishments via the 4-H Newsletter and social media channels?  Feel free to email photos and details to the Extension office at extension@browncountywi.gov. 

Get ready for a day of discovery! Join us for the 5th annual STEM Family Day at the Brown County STEM Innovation Center.

📅 When: Saturday, April 18 | 10am-2pm

📍 Where:  STEM Innovation Center
UW-Green Bay Campus
2019 Technology Way
Green Bay, WI 54311

💰 Cost: FREE!

Dive into 35+ hands-on activities, including robotics, rocket launches, and LEGO builds. With local food trucks on-site and interactive exhibits for all ages, it’s the perfect way to spark your child’s curiosity.

This summer, give your child more than just a vacation. At Next Level Leadership Summer Camp, students develop essential life skills through immersive outdoor experiences.

The Wisconsin 4-H Summer Academy, scheduled for June 14-18, 2026, at the UW-Madison campus, offers youth in grades 8-11 an immersive four-day experience to explore career paths and college life.

Registration runs until April 26, 2026, featuring specialized "SPARK" tracks in STEM, arts, agriculture, and leadership for $150.

Head to 4-H Online to register.

Photo Opp, an Appleton-based nonprofit, will be hosting a series of structured curriculum created specifically to help the 4-H youth with their photography submissions. Each class will include a lesson for the group and then time for kids to practice what they learned while getting individual teaching. There will also be "homework" for the youth to do between the classes.

Dates: 4/14, 5/12
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Location: Photo Opp (621 N Bateman St.)
Format: Digital
Fee: $40 per student

Four great adventures for youth:
STEM Center at UW-Green Bay:
2019 Technology Way
Green Bay, WI 54311

Registration and payment deadline:  June 1, 2026

Sign up for one or all!
Spots are limited!

Wildlife and Woods is Wisconsin 4-H’s statewide natural sciences, wildlife, and forestry monthly, virtual event. Participants learn about wild places across the United States following the 4-H Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) and the 4-H Forestry Program. Materials are designed for all ages and knowledge levels, so everyone can benefit.  Plus, it's FREE.

Wildlife & Woods Exploration Virtual Series 
For youth in grades 5K-5
 - April 29, May 20

Wildlife & Woods Careers & Competition Virtual Series
For youth in grades 6-13
 - April 27, May 18

The Brown County Dairy Promotions Committee is looking for volunteers for our annual Breakfast on the Farm event. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at Tinedale Farms at 2768 Poplar St, Wrightstown, WI. There are multiple volunteer shifts available throughout the weekend of the event. 

Volunteers who are a part of a group/organization are eligible to receive compensation for volunteering their time. Groups and organizations can receive $10/member for each shift worked. For example, if one volunteer works two shifts, the organization they are a part of would receive $20 for that volunteer’s time (2 shifts X $10/shift). Another example, if three volunteers work one shift, the organization would receive $30 for their time (3 shifts X $10/shift). There is not a limit on the amount of funds a group/organization can receive for their time volunteering.

Volunteer sign up is first come first served. We recommend signing up early to guarantee your group can work together at the event. Questions about volunteering? Contact Elizabeth Schwalbach at 920-450-1912 or eschwalb387@gmail.com.

Eastern Workshop
(New Franken, WI)
April 25, 2026 8am-5pm
Register by April 13

A Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports Leader may be certified in archery, coordinator, muzzleloader, pistol, rifle and shotgun disciplines. Leaders may only teach in the discipline in which they are certified. An adult leader cannot provide hands-on or safety instruction without a 4-H certified leader supervising the range.

Questions:
Doug Thompson
4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator douglas.thompson@wisc.edu.

Event: State 4-H Dog Obedience, Showmanship, and Rally
Date: September 26 & 27, 2026
Location:  Langlade Co Fairgrounds, Antigo

Event: Dog 4-H Agility Show
Date: October 10, 2026
Location:  Overdale Canine Sports, Spring Valley

The Wisconsin 4-H PYD program now has an official affiliate partnership with the National 4-H Council Shop 4-H store.

This means 5% of all your purchases made through our unique link will be returned to the Wisconsin 4-H program, directly benefiting our members and programs. It's a simple way to make a big difference!

The 4-H Leaders Association meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6pm. 

All 4-H club members, parents, and leaders are welcome to join!

Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Board Room (Room 131)
Brown County STEM Innovation Center
2019 Technology Way, Green Bay 54311

The Wisconsin Towns Association, in partnership with Rural Mutual Insurance Co. and Scott Construction, Inc., will award a total of ten $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors graduating in 2026 from either a public or private Wisconsin high school who plan to enroll in a Wisconsin public or private college or university in 2026. 

Scholarship recipients will be selected through an independently judged essay contest.  This year’s essay topic is “What strategies can be implemented by local government officials in collaboration with citizens to encourage and maintain civility?"

Students do not need to be residents of towns to be eligible. 
Essay and application must be received by May 22, 2026. 

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.

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