February 12, 2021
Marie's Message
Hi All,
At this point until March 31, we are still working under the current guidance of less than 10 people in inside spaces. You can find that information at 4-H FAQs HERE.
We have the county Explore 4-H at Home project kits available monthly. The registration is due on the 15th of the month prior. The registration for a March kit is due on February 15. We currently have the March and April kit registration available. Kits are based on the curriculum available to clubs, so any of the projects would be great to share at club meetings and possible to exhibit at the county fair.
Check out a couple of 4-H'ers who have shared their kit activities on their club Facebook pages!
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Oak Grove Owls Enjoy 4-H Kits
Vicki Redecker, Oak Grove Owls 4-H Club parent, "For those with Cloverbud/Explorers wondering about the monthly project bags you can purchase....there are ALOT of things to do in each bag! Cloverbud is quite simple and easy to give directions and not have to babysit. Wyatt had a music theme where they made a guitar and maracas, bird feeders, snow flakes, and we have more to go!"
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"Elliott's explorer bags are much more into science experiments, understanding food, and electricity projects. He did an experiment testing foods for acidity, fat, how toast works and with fat added (butter), color separating and how fast they spread on coffee filters."
"Definitely worth a try to keep the little ones engaged on a crummy day! Some things are quick and easy while others take some time. Some are little adult help needed and some take adult help to operate safely and understand.”
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Hyland Prairie 4-H'er Feeds the Birds!
Ella Fenske made lots of bird feeders from her Explore 4-H at Home kit. Just in time to feed the hungry birds this winter!
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4-H Leaders Association Meeting February 16
The Leaders Association Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 16th at 7pm via Zoom. All 4-H General Leaders, adult volunteers and youth leaders and members in 7th grade and up are encouraged to attend. You must register in advance for this meeting HERE. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Please feel free to contact me with questions, and I look forward to a great 2021!
Marie Witzel 4-H Youth Development Educator marie.witzel@wisc.edu 920-210-3080 I am following Wisconsin Department of Health Services, UW-Madison, and federal guidelines due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak. I am working remotely and am also available by phone at 920-210-3080.
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Herman Hornets (Kari Schmidt) Members had a fun Zoom club activity and did a scavenger hunt. Reid Schmidt and Sadie Odenwald reported on putting wreaths on veterans’ graves at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Allenton.
Richwood Rangers (Ciara Schreiber) Donations were given to the Watertown Food Pantry Soup and Cracker Collection and Loaves & Fishes drive-thru meals. A motion was passed to have each member of the club make 12 Valentines for the patients at Marquardt Manor.
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Let it Snow...Astico Perseverance made plywood snowmen for the Columbus Care Center
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...let in snow...Leipsic held a Club Snowman Contest!
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...let it snow!Sinissippi held a Club Snowman Challenge!
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2021 Dodge County Youth Tractor & Machinery Safety Training
Extension Dodge County will is offering the Youth Farm Tractor and Machinery Safety Training program for 2021. Classes this year will be a mix of online instruction, self-study, and in-person testing. READ MORE...
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What do you get when you combine science and milk?
Fun and exciting experiments with Wisconsin’s favorite dairy product!
Join Dodge County 4-H Family Learning Fun 2021 for a Night of Kitchen Science Savvy! WHEN: Tuesday, February 23, at 6:00pm WHERE: via Zoom
Your hosts for these fun and exciting experiments will be Tom Zinnen – Biotechnology Education Specialist and Liz Jesse – BioTrek Science Outreach Specialist and UWBC Communications.
- “What Makes Better Bubbles: The Bubble-logy of Skim vs. Whole Milk” What does a “better bubble” mean to you? Can you design a fair experiment to determine how milkfat affects milk bubblicity?
- “Milk Fireworks: Is Milkfat Really Needed?” When we look at milk, we see an opaque, white liquid. We can’t see that milk is actually a colloid made up of many solids suspended in a liquid. What are the solids in milk and how do we test they are there? Join us and come be a ‘Scientest’ as we use our Kitchen Science Savvy to experiment with milk fireworks and explore some of milk’s inner workings.
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Global Citizenship Winter/Spring Pen Pal Program
The WI 4-H Global Citizenship Winter/Spring Pen Pal Program is a special opportunity for WI youth to connect with youth from around the state, country and world!! It will run from March-May. If you are interesated in participating, please complete the interest form. We will be gathering interest through February 20 and then matches will be made by March 1.
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REGISTRATION CONTINUES!
Kits must be registered by the 15th of the month. Kits must be paid in full prior to the pickup date Register by FEBRUARY 15th for a March kit! Register by MARCH 15th for an April kit! Registration and cost can be found HERE Make check payable to Dodge County 4-H and mail to: Extension Dodge County - 4-H Program 127 E. Oak Street Juneau, WI 53039 Call Extension Dodge County at 920-386-3790 with any questions.
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Horse Project Meeting February 25The 2021 Horse Project is underway and the first meeting will be held Thursday, February 25th at 7pm via Zoom. Horse Project members need to REGISTER IN ADVANCE for this meeting HERE. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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The Dodge County Meat Animal Sale Committee (MAS) would like to share some announcements regarding youth livestock identification for 2021 and educational points.
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Youth sought to showcase their ‘Livestock Lessons’ – Round 2
Wisconsin Youth LIvestock Program are releasing the next round of Livestock Lessons ending on March 5, 2021. The potential topics for your lessons are endless! We would love for you to submit your 4-H demonstrations, FFA public speaking entries, any videos, and written work that aligns with the work your already doing. READ MORE...
Like & Follow Wisconsin Youth Livestock!
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Scholarships are open to Dodge County 4-H'ers and 4-H Alumni! Apply today!
Most scholarships are due by March 1, 2021
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Dairy Youth Advisory Committee (DYAC) presents...Scholarships & Grants 2021
- 2021 DYAC Scholarship Application Deadline March 1, 2021. READ MORE HERE...
- Dodge County Dairy Youth can apply for the 2021 DYAC Grant Program to purchase a dairy animal (any breed) to grow a youth's dairy herd. Deadline June 1, 2021 READ MORE HERE...
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Dodge County Dairy Promotion Scholarship
The goal of the Dodge County Dairy Promotion Committee is to help educate the public about the dairy industry through our annual Dairy Brunch on a Dodge County Dairy farm and through other activities in the community. Two scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $750. DUE March 31, 2021.
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Master Gardener Association Scholarship
The Dodge County Master Gardener Association will award a $1,000 scholarship to a high school senior who is planning a career in some area of horticulture. READ MORE...
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Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Scholarships!
The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation will award more than $15,000 in scholarships to outstanding Wisconsin 4-H members and alumni pursuing higher education in 2021. To be considered for financial support, applications must be received by the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation via email by Monday, March 15, 2021. For more information, visit Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Scholarship
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This event is not organized by UW-Madison Extension or Extension Dodge County and you can check with its organizers for details on safety protocols.
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This year Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center is offering a virtual Camp Counselor Training Program. This training is intended to be applicable for both beginning counselors (as participants) and experienced counselors (as leaders) to prepare youth to excel in their counselor role during Summer Camp 2021. This opportunity is open to all experienced counselors, whether your group camps at Upham Woods or elsewhere. LEARN MORE...
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The Virtual Learning Community is a group of staff, volunteers, and youth members from across the state that are working to provide high quality virtual learning opportunities to people all across Wisconsin. You can find the Wisconsin 4-H Virtual Learning Community and check out their schedule of events at HERE!
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