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!

Support Legacy Builders 4-H Club by stopping by their Brat Fry:

Where: Oneida Farmers Market, N7284 Co Hwy J, Oneida, WI 54155
When:  September 3, 20206 12-6pm TODAY!

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!

Youth with parents, caregivers, guardians, or siblings in the military are welcome to join the next Operation Clover Club event - Fall-tivities!

When:  September 19, 2026 10am-3pm (Check-in 9:30-10am)
Where:  STEM Innovation Center on the UWGB Campus, 2019 Technology Way, Green Bay, WI 54311
Cost:  FREE!
Registration: Open Now!

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).

The time is approaching to submit your club record books to the Extension Brown County 4-H Office.  Books are due from each club on or before September 15, 2026.  Points will be deducted for turning in late books. 

Review the judging criteria:

Books can be submitted via email to 4H@browncountywi.gov or can be mailed or dropped off at 2019 Technology Way, Rm 113, Green Bay, WI 54311.

When: Saturday, September 19, 2026 8am-5pm
Where: Central Wisconsin Sportsmen's Club, Marshfield
Fee: $65
Disciplines Offered:

Registration Deadline:  September 13, 2026

Approved Volunteers: Become an instructor or add an additional discipline certification.

Come spend the day learning from extremely knowledgeable state-level instructors, many of whom are Level 2 National 4-H Certified Instructors, with decades of combined experience to share! Becoming a qualified instructor does not mean you need extensive experience or background knowledge. This training will prepare participants to help lead or support an existing Shooting Sports program. Only one discipline may be completed per workshop.

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: September 8, 2026.
Next activity:  Make Your Own Ice Cream!

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 6-8, 2026
Location:  Holiday Inn Convention Center, 1001 Amber Ave, Stevens Point, WI 54482
Event Fee: 

Lodging (Friday & Saturday Night):

Due: September 15, 2026

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. 

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

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