Hello Door County 4-H Families and Volunteers! 

Happy February!  This newsletter has a lot of information on events that are coming up and State 4-H opportunities.  Be sure to check it all out!  

If you are new to Door County 4-H - welcome, we are so happy you are here!  This email newsletter is one of the main ways that I share information with Door County 4-H families, but you will also receive emails from 4HOnline occasionally with information.  If you have questions about 4-H, please be sure to reach out!  

Thanks,   

Candis Dart

Door County 4-H Program Educator

candis.dart@wisc.edu

(920)746-2265

https://door.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development/

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

February

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Save the Dates!  
More information about these events will be coming soon.

Super Saturday will be held on Saturday, March 21st, 2026.  The purpose of this event is to give 4-H youth the opportunity to try a variety of different projects.  Do you have a project idea that you would like to lead during our Super Saturday program?  We are looking for people to volunteer to lead (or help with) projects during the Super Saturday event.  Reach out to Candis at candis.dart@wisc.edu or call (920)746-2265.  

Attention youth in 12th grade and post-high school!  There are several scholarship opportunities available to 4-H youth - Door County 4-H Scholarships, Door County 4-H Horse & Pony Scholarship, Door County HCE (***NEW to 4-H members!***) and Wisconsin 4-H Scholarships. 

Check out these links for more information:

Door County 4-H Scholarships:  Due March 2nd, 2026 https://door.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-trips-awards-etc/

Door County 4-H Horse & Pony Scholarships: Due March 1st, 2026 https://door.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-horse-and-pony/

2026 Door County Association for Home and Community Education (HCE):                Due April 1st, 2026 (new this year to Door County 4-H members) https://door.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-trips-awards-etc/

Wisconsin 4-H Scholarships:  Due March 1st, 2026 https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/opportunities/wisconsin-4-h-scholarships/

The Door County Fair is looking to hire a Fair Intern for this summer!  Applications are now being accepted and the position is posted until filled - if you are interested, be sure to apply right away!  While this position may work closely with the 4-H program at times, it is not a 4-H position.  

The Fair Intern serves a public purpose by supporting the work of the Fair board and the Door County Fair, promoting community engagement and assisting with outreach efforts. This internship provides hands-on experience in event promotion, communications, and partnership coordination, while fostering leadership and professional skills.

For more details about the position and to apply:  https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/doorcounty/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/261

For youth who are participating in the Quality Market Animal Sale (QMAS), be sure to check out their website for updated rules and calendar information:  https://www.dcqmas.org/.

Upcoming Events:

Saturday, February 7:  Nutrition Group B Meeting

9:00 - 10:00 a.m., Door County Community Foundation, Sturgeon Bay

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Saturday, April 18:  Marchant's Group B Meeting

9:00 - 10:00 a.m., Marchant's Foods, Brussels

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Saturday, May 2:  Lamb & Meat Goat Weigh-in, Hog Weigh-in

8:00 - 10:00 a.m., Door County Fairgrounds

NWTC is offering Farm Machinery/Tractor Safety classes for youth (at least 12 years old).  For more information and to register:  https://www.nwtc.edu/academics-and-training/courses/farm-machinery-tractor-safety-47090410020174/COURSE_SECTION-3-613804ery/Tractor Safety 3-613804 - NWTC.

Door County 4-H youth are invited to participate in the Kewaunee County 4-H Model Horse Show on Saturday, February 28th.  Open Model Horse Show hosted by Kewaunee County 4-H Horse Project. Show starts at 9am (doors open at 7:30am). Located in the Expo Building at the Kewaunee County Fairgrounds. 

Questions/Reservations:  Nancy LaCrosse (920)255-3421 

For more details:  https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/kewaunee4h/2026/02/05/kewaunee-county-4-h-horse-project/.  

Step into the Livestock Reality Store!

Date: Saturday, March 14
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center

Whether you’ve never shown an animal before or you’re a seasoned exhibitor, the Livestock Reality Store is for you! This interactive simulation gives you a real-world look at what it takes to raise and sell a show animal—from start to finish.

What to expect:

New to livestock? Learn the basics of daily care, costs, and record-keeping so you can start your first project with confidence.

Already experienced? Dive deeper into financial management and decision-making to make your next project more profitable and efficient.

Everyone walks away with practical skills to make your livestock project make dollars and sense!

This event is open to both members and non-members.

👉 Planning to attend? Please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/fwraGUp8U8rD8SAP8

Don’t miss this chance to experience the real-world side of livestock projects!

Want to learn some new community service or engaging, fun activities for your club?  Have an idea your club would like to share?  Join in the Clover Connect idea sharing zooms this spring!  

Two engaging, interactive topics are planned:  

Hands to Larger Service: Community Service Ideas

Sunday, Feb 22 at 7 p.m. & Monday, Feb 23 at Noon (same content will be repeated)

Making 4-H Meetings Fun:  Bringing Laughter and Learning to 4-H Meetings 

Sunday, Mar 22 at 7 p.m. & Monday, Mar 23 at Noon (same content will be repeated)

The sessions will include information sharing, hands-on learning, and time to share ideas with other older youth leaders and adult volunteers from across the state!  

Register for one or both topics by visiting https://go.wisc.edu/pbm474.  Both sessions will be recorded, and resources will be shared with those who sign up!  

Zoom connection information will be shared closer to each session date.  

Check out the Wisconsin 4-H website for a full list of Statewide experiences and events:  https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/opportunities/statewide-events-and-opportunities/

You can find more information about each of the specific experiences below by clicking on the picture for the experience.

As you look through and consider these experiences, please know that there are funds that may be available through the Door County 4-H Adult Leaders Association to help support these opportunities.  Talk to your Club Leader or Candis for more information!

Registration for Art Beat closes on February 8th!