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A Perfect Night for Ice Cream! |
Ledgers 4-H Club met on Friday, May 15th for some recreation at Kelley's Country Creamery. We were celebrating some successful fundraising efforts throughout the year with some much needed social time. Members enjoyed many different flavors of ice cream during the warm, spring evening. We also discussed who might be interested in collaborating on our club flower pot for the fair.
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| Get a Jump Start on Growing a Giant Pumpkin! |
A limited number of giant pumpkin plants are available in the Extension office, courtesy of Mike Schmit and the Wisconsin Giant Pumpkin Growers (WGPG). Contact the office by June 5 to pick one up!
Cloverbuds can enter their pumpkins in the Cloverbud Pumpkin Contest on October 10.
Youth of all ages can enter their pumpkins in the Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off at Fondy FallToberFest!
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Art Workshop: Drawing Animals |
4-H Youth Leader Austyn invites youth to a hands-on Drawing Animals Workshop focused on building drawing skills and adding detail through shading and blending techniques. Participants will learn how to draw animals 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. Youth will be able to add color with a medium of their choice at home. This guided workshop offers plenty of room for personal style and creativity.
All drawing materials will be provided, and youth will leave with ideas for adding color and extra details at home. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend. There is no cost for this workshop, but registration is required.
Register through 4-H Online
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Last Chance to Submit- Due June 1 |
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Dairy ID information is due when your fair entries are due, June 17! Each animal that you enter must have a Dairy ID on file for our records. We also use this information to create the showbook for the fair.
Dairy ID Entry Link: https://forms.gle/sHbNxHmDEKNYtRsF6
In other recent news, Wisconsin DATCP has announced that it will no longer require milking females to be tested for HPAI (bird flu) before being transported to a fair or exposition.
Sarah Loehr, Forest Ridge Holsteins
sarahloehr24@gmail.com
608.792.7013
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Small Animal Project Important Dates |
- Monday, June 15 at 6:30pm - Project Meeting at the Small Animal Barn at the County Fairgrounds. Please come if you need help with fair entries and other pre-fair information!
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Saturday, June 27, at 9am - Mandatory Small Animal Barn Set Up at the County Fairgrounds. This is MANDATORY to show and sell at the Fair. Please reach out to the project committee at fdlsmallanimal@gmail.com if unable to attend.
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Tuesday, July 7 at 6:30pm - Project Meeting at the Small Animal Barn at the County Fairgrounds. This is a great opportunity to grow showmanship skills for poultry and rabbits before fair! The points will count towards the 26-27 year.
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Egg Candling & Chick Hatching |
Volunteer Lori Quackenboss will be hatching chicks at Ascension Lutheran Church (901 Cty Rd V, FDL)
Egg Candling - Check for viable eggs on Thursday, June 4th at 7:00pm. Enter into first set of doors and go down first hall after
turning left. Members in Small Animal projects can earn 1 educational point by attending the egg candling. Attendees are responsible for submitting their points.
Hatching Day - Come (hopefully) see some of the chicks hatch on Friday, June 12th between 6:30-7:30pm.
There may be chicks available including Silkies, Seramas and Sea Brights along with a few free range chicks depending on hatch success. If you have any questions, contact Lori at 920-517-8172.
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Join us for an engaging and informative session designed to help parents, caregivers, and community members explore the many ways to get involved in Fond du Lac County 4-H. Whether you have a little time or a lot, there are meaningful volunteer opportunities for every interest, skill, and schedule.
In this interactive session, you will:
* Learn about a wide range of volunteer roles—from one-time events to ongoing leadership
* Discover how your unique talents can support youth and strengthen our 4-H community
* Participate in a fun “Find Your Fit” activity to match your interests with opportunities
* Leave with clear, simple next steps to get involved
This session is designed for both in-person and virtual participants and will include interactive elements for all. No experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to explore!
Please indicate which date you will be joining us at go.wisc.edu/findyourfitin4h
Wednesday, June 3, 10-11 am, Fond du Lac County Campus (FCC)- Deadline to Register May 29
Sunday, June 7, 7:30-8:30 pm, Virtually- Deadline to Register June 3
Tuesday, June 9, 6-7 pm, Fond du Lac County Campus (FCC) - Deadline to Register June 5
*Details will be sent with your training confirmation. A minimum of 4 participants will be required for the training to be held.
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Entries are NOW OPEN for the County Fair! |
Enter online: https://fond.fairwire.com. All entries are due by June 17 at 11:59 p.m. Don’t wait until the last minute to sign up! Find more information in the fair book.
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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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Register Now for the Foods Revue! |
Wednesday, June 17 at 6 pm at Marian Stayer Center
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4-H members and community youth of all ages are invited to create a food item using this year's theme: Cherries! Youth also set one place setting to showcase the dish along with a recipe card, placemat or tablecloth, and a centerpiece. Register through 4-H Online by June 12.
Not sure what Foods Revue is all about? Youth can also attend the event to check it out!
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Are you Graduating from 4-H? |
Youth in grades 12 & 13, please complete this graduation survey by Friday, June 26 to indicate whether you will be graduating or staying with the 4-H program one additional year. This also helps us have an accurate program and materials for graduation.
Save the Date for 4-H Graduation on Sunday, July 19th at 2pm at the Fond du Lac County Fair in the Expo building.
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Adult Leaders & TLA Food Stands and Silent Auction Volunteer Sign-up Time Slots |
Proceeds from the Adult Leader Food Stand support annual countywide 4-H Programs such as Family Learning Day, trips, and scholarship opportunities. You can sign up individually or as a club. If you are looking to sign up as a club please reference the schedule here: go.wisc.edu/jq89df
Sign up for the Adult Leader Stand: go.wisc.edu/6535pp
Proceeds from the Teen Leader Food Stand support Teen Leader Association programs, activities, and scholarship opportunities. You can sign up individually or as a club.
Sign up for the Teen Leader Stand: go.wisc.edu/rgj3nq
Proceeds from the Silent Auction go to the Fond du Lac County Endowment Fund, which in turn supports the activities of 4-H members.
Sign up for the Silent Auction: go.wisc.edu/49m4rj
Thank you for helping staff the food stands and the silent auction!
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Dog Project Classes - Thursdays, 5pm at FDL Co Fairgrounds Rec Center
New Family Fair Orientation - June 3, 6:00pm at FDL County Fairgrounds Rec Center
Find Your Fit in 4-H Volunteer Session - June 3, 10-11 am, Fond du Lac County Campus
Find Your Fit in 4-H Volunteer Session - June 7, 7:30-8:30 pm, Virtually
Find Your Fit in 4-H Volunteer Session - June 9, 6-7 pm, Fond du Lac County Campus (FCC)
Junior Master Gardeners - June 11 & 25, 1pm at the Fond du Lac County Campus
Wildlife Club - June 11, 6pm at the Fond du Lac County Campus
Small Animal Project Meeting - June 15, 6:30pm at the Fairgrounds Small Animal Barn
Foodie Camp - June 15-17, 9am-3pm, Fond du Lac County Campus - Register through 4H Online by June 8
Foods Revue - June 17, 5pm, Marian University
County Fair Entries Due June 17 by 11:59pm
TLA Meeting - June 22, 6:45pm at Rolling Meadows Meeting Room
LEGO Club - June 23, 6:30-8:00pm at the Fond du Lac County Campus
Cloverbud Day Camp: Foodie Camp - June 24, 9am-3pm, Fond du Lac County Campus - Register through 4H Online by May 30 to receive a camp t-shirt
Mandatory Small Animal Barn Set Up - June 27, 9am at the Fairgrounds Small Animal Barn
Around the World Camp - June 29-July 1, 9am-3pm, Fond du Lac County Campus - Register through 4H Online by June 22
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