It's your time to design...
...a new Brown County 4-H T-Shirt!

Your creativity could be worn by 4-H adults and youth!

Here's your challenge:

Be sure to email your final design to azalubowski30@gmail.com by January 27, 2026.

If you are interested in being in the Dog Project, go to 4honline.com and add Tailwaggers 4-H club and Dog Obedience so you receive future emails from the project. If you can’t add an additional club, please contact the 4-H Extension office (4h@browncountywi.gov or 920-391-4654) for assistance.

All members must be signed up by March 20 to participate in classes.  Class registration will be held in March for those that signed up to discuss class selection, vet records, and equipment needed for training. This meeting information will be sent out directly to members closer to that date. 

Training will be at Brown County Fairgrounds in the North Judging Barn (where the rabbits were housed during the fair) again this year.

Sunday, April 19 10am, we will be cleaning and moving our equipment into the building.

New Members only start training classes on Wednesday, April 22.  All returning members will have their first training class on Wednesday, May 6.

We will train each week on Wednesday evenings starting at 6pm promptly:  April 22; May 6, 13, 20, 27; June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 8, 15, 22, 29. 

Please also mark your calendars for June 6 & June 7 for the Packerland Kennel Dog Show. 

At the close of our training season, we will have our Graduation on Saturday, August 1.

Any questions or concerns feel free to contact Angela Duckart, Brown County 4-H Dog Project Leader, at 920-680-9001.

Winter Academy consists of three virtual sessions which provide youth with tools to set career and college goals, develop soft skills most important to employers, and build problem-solving skills. By applying, youth agree to actively participate in all three sessions live.

Winter Academy 2026 is limited to 20 youth participants and registration closes January 11, 2026.

Love comics, fantasy, and gaming? Join us for Clover Con Skills Camp, a 4-week adventure for youth in grades 5–9! Explore your creativity through fun, hands-on activities like:

 - Creative writing & character design
 - Cardboard world-building
 - Leather craft
 - Theme-based food making
 - Archery
 - Costume design & building
 - Mapmaking

Schedule:
   Jan 20: Zoom (6:00–7:30 PM)
   Jan 31: Winnebago County (9:00 AM–3:00 PM)
   Feb 3: Zoom (6:00–7:30 PM)
   Feb 14: Brown County (9:00 AM–3:00 PM)

Cost: $40 (includes meals & supplies for in-person workshops)

Open to 4-H members in Brown, Calumet, Door, Fond du Lac, Manitowoc, Kewaunee, Sheboygan, and Winnebago  Counties.

Limited to the first 40 who register!

Bonus: You’ll get a custom tote bag with the Clover Con logo on one side and space to decorate with your own design on the other!

Questions? Contact Jay Johnson at jay.johnson2@wisc.edu.

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.

Wildlife & Woods Exploration Virtual Series 
For youth in grades 5K-5
 - January 28, February 25, March 25, April 29, May 20

Wildlife & Woods Careers & Competition Virtual Series
For youth in grades 6-13
 - January 26, February 23, March 23, April 27, May 18

Registration is now open for the State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl held on February 7, 2026 11:30am-2pm at the UW-Green Bay STEM Innovation Building (2019 Technology Way, Green Bay)! 

Competition in the 4-H Dairy Bowl encourages a 4-H member to develop a more complete knowledge of dairy animals and related subjects. This contest provides an educational dairy program for all dairy project members, including those who may not own a dairy project animal, and provides a way to develop alertness, self-confidence, teamwork skills, and mastery in the area of dairy science.

Be sure to complete your registration by January 19, 2026.

Helping Children Thrive When Life Gets Tough

Date: February 4, 2026
Time: 9 AM to 4:30 PM
Location: Online – join live via Zoom or watch later
Cost: Free!
Continuing Education Credits: 6 hours available for ECE professionals through the Wisconsin Registry

The Raising Wisconsin’s Children Conference is a free online event for parents, caregivers, teachers, and anyone who works with children. Experts share practical, research-based tips and strategies to support children’s growth, learning, and well-being

Adult volunteers registering for a certification workshop need to plan well in advance to attend a 2026 certification workshop. These changes are now in place:

For additional information, contact:

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

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!

Wisconsin 4-H will award more than $20,000 in scholarships from established donor funds to outstanding Wisconsin 4-H members and alumni pursuing higher education this year. Wisconsin 4-H Scholarships are awarded to students based on demonstrated personal growth through 4-H, development and leadership in 4-H, academic performance, and future educational goals.

The application for the Wisconsin 4-H Scholarship process is now open.

Eligible seniors and 4-H alumni must submit applications electronically to our review committee no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 1, 2026. Applicants who are awarded scholarships will be notified via email by mid-May.

Graduating 4-H members are eligible and encouraged to apply for the Brown County 4-H Scholarship. Applications must be received by the Extension Office by March 1, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. Guidelines and the application form are available on the 4-H website. Reading and following the directions carefully is recommended as the judges consider these criteria when scoring applications.

Event: Wisconsin 4-H–ArtBEAT!
Grades: 3-5
Location: Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells, WI
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, March 14-15, 2026
Registration: Opens January 12 and closes February 8

Event: STEAM GAZE
Grades: 3-5
Date/Location: 
     Wausau April 25, 9:30am-3:00pm
     Milwaukee May16, 9:30am-3:00pm
Registration: Opens end of February

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, February 3, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Board Room (Room 131)
Brown County STEM Innovation Center
2019 Technology Way, Green Bay 54311

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