It's that time once again.  4-H Member & Volunteers can complete the enrollment process for the 2026-2027 year.  Check out the enrollment guide to review the steps, and then head over to 4-H Online to get started.  

Volunteers:  Don't forget to also complete the required trainings and background check!

If you have any difficulties, contact the Brown County 4-H Office at 4h@browncountywi.gov or 920-391-4654.

The new WI 4-H Program Guide is now available for download! 

This guide provides a breakdown of state programs, educational experiences, awards, and scholarships.  Within you can find details including descriptions, grade levels, general dates/locations, and links to more information.

A printed version of the WI 4-H Program Guide will be shared in a family mailer coming out soon, so keep an eye on your mailboxes!

Enrollment/Re-enrollment is now open!

The Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame is established to recognize 4-H volunteers, financial supporters, staff, and pioneers who made major contributions to the 4-H movement at the local, state, and national levels.  Give some thought to who you would like to honor and talk to others to get the ball rolling in your county!

The deadline for submissions is November 2, 2026.

Review the criteria and submit your nominations via the link below.

Cedar Crest Ice Cream and the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation have again teamed up to present the Cedar Crest Ice Cream 4-H Flavor Creation Contest.  

Five finalists will be selected from all entries received. All finalists will receive a Cedar Crest Ice Cream party for their 4-H club.

But one of those five finalists will be chosen as the grand prize winner.

In addition to an ice cream party, the grand prize winner will also receive a $500 prize for their 4-H club. Best of all, the winning flavor will be produced as a Cedar Crest Ice Cream Feature Flavor for the month of July! The winning flavor will be available in parlors and ice cream scoops shops that serve Cedar Crest Ice Cream.

Who: All 4-H Clubs in the State of Wisconsin are eligible.

What: Wisconsin 4-H clubs are invited to collaborate to imagine a delicious new ice cream flavor, and come up with an interesting flavor name. Each club may submit up to five entries.

When: Entries must be submitted to Cedar Crest Ice Cream no later than November 15 via online entry form or email.

Flavor Judges are looking for:

Don't miss this opportunity to become an amateur zookeeper and discover firsthand what it takes to care for animals from around the world. Assist zoo staff behind the scenes and observe animal care sessions.

Busch Gardens, Tampa, FL
SeaWorld, Orlando, FL 

December 27-31st, 2026 

Two Camps Available:

To Register: Create a Fair Entry account and register as an "Exhibitor."

Deadline: December 8, 2026

The 4-H Cloverbuds Club starts meeting again September 28, 2026, and will continue to meet the 4th Monday of every month at 5:30pm through May 24, 2027.  Unless otherwise noted (see November activity), meetings are held at STEM Innovation Center, 2019 Technology Way, Rm 136, Green Bay, WI 54311.

The Cloverbuds Club is open to 4-H members in grades 5K-2. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact the club leader, Anne Zalubowski, at 920-660-5526.  

Check out the activity calendar for 2026-2027:

Great things happen when passionate volunteers come together!

Join fellow adult 4-H volunteers and leaders from Brown, Door, and Kewaunee Counties for the Tri-County 4-H Volunteer Summit. This exciting day is packed with fresh ideas, practical tools, inspiring conversations, and valuable resources to help you grow as a leader and strengthen your local 4-H program.

📅 Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏳ Time: 9am-3pm (Check-in 8:30-9am)
📍 Location:
      STEM Innovation Center
      2019 Technology Way
      Green Bay, WI 54311
🥗 Food: Complimentary lunch and snacks provided

Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or new to 4-H leadership, you'll leave energized, empowered, and ready to make an even greater impact!

4-H has so many great travel learning opportunities and the Brown County 4-H Leaders Association provides scholarships to help off-set the costs to make these trips more accessible to members.

October 6, 2026 - Applications due.

October 20, 2026 - Interviews held.

One Letter. One State. One New Friend.

🗺️ Can we connect with all 50 states?

The Culloden Clovers 4-H Club in West Virginia is embarking on an exciting nationwide adventure! Our mission is to exchange letters with 4-H clubs across the United States and collect responses from all 50 states. This will be our 2026 Group project!

Our Quest Includes:
📬 Sending introduction letters to 4-H clubs nationwide
📍 Tracking responses on a giant U.S. map
🌎 Learning about communities, agriculture, traditions, and landmarks across America
🤝 Building friendships with fellow 4-H members
📚 Practicing communication, geography, and leadership skills

Help Us Reach All 50 States!
Each letter we receive will:
⭐ Add a new state to their map
⭐ Teach them something new about America
⭐ Bring them one step closer to completing their quest

We'd Love to Learn:
     ● What makes your state unique?
     ● What projects does your club enjoy?
     ● What agriculture or industries are important in your area?
     ● What is your favorite part of 4-H?
You may also include drawings, postcards, and stickers about your local region!

How to Respond to Our Quest:
📧 Please send an email to this 4-H leader (esetliff10@icloud.com) with your information to be added to the recipient list:

Please include:
      ● Your state
      ● Your club name
      ● Club leader name
      ● Mailing address where letters should be sent

📌 A recipient list will be shared with participating clubs so everyone can begin connecting across the country!

Mailing Information
✉️ Please send your response to:
Culloden Clovers 4-H Club
c/o 4-H Leader – Beth Setliff
465 Park Ave
Culloden, West Virginia 25510

RESPONSE DEADLINE — ACT FAST! ⏰ 
To be included in The Great 4-H Letter Quest map and first round of mailings, please respond by: September 25, 2026

All clubs that respond by this date will be added to our official quest map and included in our initial nationwide letter exchange.
📬 After this deadline, we will continue accepting responses, but early replies will be featured in our first wave of connections!
⏰ Initial Letters will be mailed during National 4H Week in October!

Date:  September 25, 2026
Time: 1-4:30pm
Cost: $30
Location:

Osborn Town Hall
W3389 County Rd EE
Seymour, WI 54165

Parasite Patrol is a workshop designed to give sheep and goat producers (or project members!) a deeper understanding of what is happening inside their animals and how to respond effectively.

Workshop participants walk through the life cycle of gastrointestinal nematodes, building critical awareness of when animals are most at risk, and explore how anthelmintic resistance develops and why many operations are seeing reduced dewormer effectiveness.

Bring a fresh fecal sample from your sheep or goats (collected within 24 hours, kept cool but not frozen).

Youth are invited to participate in the Youth Sweepstakes Contest at World Beef Expo (WBE) in West Allis, WI this month. The contest will be held on Saturday, September 26, and we will have photo, essay, and skillathon contests. This is a great opportunity for 4-H and FFA members involved in livestock production to test their skills and earn prizes. Registration is $5 per contest. 

4-H and FFA members are invited to put their livestock evaluation skills to the test at the World Beef Expo Judging Contest! Youth can bring a team or compete individually, making this a great opportunity for both experienced livestock judgers and those looking to gain more contest experience. Blackhawk East will be assisting with this year’s competition.

The contest will include 10 cattle classes, with divisions for junior and senior 4-H/FFA members as well as collegiate contestants. Junior 4-H/FFA contestants will answer questions, while senior 4-H/FFA contestants will give four sets of oral reasons.

The entry fee is $40 per contestant, and the deadline to register is September 24, 2026.

The Wisconsin Weather Festival brings together meteorologists, climatologists, and scientists from across southern Wisconsin to share how we measure, forecast, and warn on the weather of Wisconsin. 

When: Saturday, October 17, 2026 10am-1pm

Where: Wisconsin Energy Institute, 1552 University Ave, Madison, WI 53726

Cost: Free!

The WI Weather Festival is just a small part of the Wisconsin Science Festival October 15-25, 2026.

If interested, please register to ensure adequate supplies. Youth may attend any number of meetings!

4-H at YWCA is open to youth grades K-12 and is held the second Tuesday of the month 5:30-6:30pm, with at different activity at each meeting. Previous activities included:  screen printing, brush bots, elephant toothpaste, paper rockets, and archery. 

Membership in 4-H or YWCA is not required.  

Next meeting: October 13, 2026.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Club Leader and 4-H Program Educator, Jon Hill, at 920-391-4653 or jon.hill@wisc.edu.

Date: November 13-15, 2026
Location:  Upham Woods, N194 County Rd N, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Fee: $200 (includes meals & lodging); scholarships available - request when registering
Registration Due:  October 4, 2026

Event: WI State 4-H Dog Project
     Obedience & Rally Learning Day
Date: October 24, 2026
Location:  Bark Academy, 2522 Overlook Dr. Wausau, WI 54401
Registration: Opening soon!

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

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. 

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