March 18, 2026
Marie's Message
Get Ready for Family Learning Day 2026!
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Dear 4-H Families,
Time to gear up for Saturday, March 21, 2026! We are thrilled to have over 110 youth and parents attending our upcoming Family Learning Day!
Event Schedule & Registration
The excitement begins with registration from 8:45 to 9:00 AM. We have four dynamic sessions planned throughout the day:
· Session 1: 9:15 – 10:15 AM
· Session 2: 10:30 – 11:30 AM
· Lunch & Member Experiences: Join us in the Commons to hear from youth about their 4-H member experiences.
· Session 3: 12:30 – 1:30 PM
· Session 4: 1:45 – 2:45 PM
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Lunch: Support the Juneau Victorians
Skip the morning rush and preorder your lunch! Sponsored by the Juneau Victorians 4-H Club, bag lunches include one main item, two sides, and a bottle of water.
· Main Items: Walking Tacos ($5), Hot Dogs ($3), or Grilled Cheese ($3).
· Sides & Snacks: Fresh fruit, veggies, chips, or baked goods ($1 each).
We can’t wait to see you there for a day of discovery and 4-H spirit!
Marie Witzel
Positive Youth Development Educator
UW Extension - Dodge County
920-386-3790
marie.witzel@wisc.edu
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If clubs or groups have items to share, send them by noon on Monday to be included in that week’s issue. Anything received after 12 p.m. Monday will be considered for the following week.
Please send any 4-H or youth development related emails to marie.witzel@wisc.edu
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Herman Hornets (Mia Odenwald) - The Herman Hornets 4‑H Club met on March 3, 2026, enjoying a “mystery meal” activity and hearing member reports from Family Learning Day and project meetings. The club also planned April activities, including “Demonstration in a Box” and upcoming 4‑H promotion events in the community.
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Neosho Utopians (Mckayla Conley) - Here is what the Neosho Utopians did in March. The first Sunday we had our demonstration day where youth are able to show the club how or all about a topic that they know. Doing this helps strengthen public speaking and allow more youth to learn new things.
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WI 4‑H Apparel Store Now Open!
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Show your Wisconsin 4‑H pride and support a great cause! The WI 4‑H Apparel Store is open now through April 15, offering a variety of apparel in both youth and adult sizes. Proceeds from this fundraiser benefit the Wisconsin Association of Extension 4‑H Youth Development Professionals (WAE4‑HYDP), helping support the professionals who strengthen 4‑H programs across the state.
Orders can be shipped directly to your home, or you can save on shipping by selecting delivery to your county Extension office, with pick‑up available at the end of May. Don’t miss this opportunity to support 4‑H and look great doing it!
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Explore Nearby 4‑H Dog Program Trainings! |
Several neighboring counties are kicking off their 4‑H dog project trainings as early as this week, and families should contact them if they want to participate. If you’re looking for opportunities to build skills, gain experience, and connect with other 4-H dog project members, be sure to check out their schedules. This is a great option since there is not a 4-H dog training program this year in Dodge county
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The Columbia County Program:
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The Fond du Lac program lists their leaders as
Jenny Kutz (920) 960-8786 or Melanie Machmueller (920) 979-7188
The Jefferson County program is not yet up to date.
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Reminders for Family Learning Day |
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If you are taking YQCA, make sure you have enrolled in the course and paid the $3 fee at yqcaprogram.org
- Even if you are only taking YQCA at Family Learning Day, enrollment through the Dodge County Extension Office is required. If you enrolled for the class online, but have not yet signed up for Family Learning Day, please call the office at 920-386-3790 during regular business hours.
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Please note that YQCA is a double session, but may get out a little early. The class lasted about a session and a half at the February Family Learning Day.
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⚠️Loom-Knitted Stocking Hats 👇 |
- A round knitting loom
- A loom pick
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A skein of yarn (thicker yarn recommended—not blanket yarn)
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⚠️Be sure to bring some cash💵 |
There will be a delicious lunch available, plus a pop‑up store featuring fun T‑shirts and other great items!
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We will be taking preorders for lunch again! With so many delicious options, you might enjoy choosing your lunch early and bringing the form along. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it’s one less thing to worry about the day of!
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Summer Camp enrollment is officially open! |
March 4-H Family Dinner Recipe |
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How to participate:
Cook the recipe pictured.
Snap a family photo at mealtime.
Email the photo to asalmon3@uga.edu.
Complete a short questionnaire.
Be entered to win a $25 gift card!
All photos and questionnaires must be submitted by March 31.
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Calling All Builders: The LEGO Brick Build Challenge is Here!
It’s time to dig into your brick collection and let your creativity shine! We are excited to announce the first installment of our statewide LEGO Brick Build Challenge series, inviting participants, youth and adults, from across the state to showcase their skills.
This Month’s Topic: Build Your Spark
In 4-H, a "spark" is that special interest or passion that makes you come alive. Whether it’s science, art, animals, or sports, we want to see you represent your passion using nothing but bricks!
How to Enter: The challenge is open to both youth and adults. You can participate as an individual or as a team. To enter, visit https://go.wisc.edu/mxa8pj and submit your entry by the deadline.
Submission Guidelines:
-Submit one entry per individual or team.
-Include up to three photos of your model from different perspectives.
-Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026
-Viewing Party with Prizes: April 12, 2026
We can’t wait to see your "sparks" come to life. Happy building!
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Kubota Orange Days is looking for a 4-H Group to Help with Youth Safety Days |
The event will be Thursday, April 30 - Saturday, May 2.
Is there a 4-H Club would be interested in doing a fundraiser on Saturday, May 2nd? Our Saturday hours are 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and we thought a Tractor/ATV/UTV wash could be a fun option, with all proceeds going to the club.
On Friday, May 1, we’ll also have WBEV here for a live radio show from 1:00-4:00 p.m., which would be a great chance to help spread the word about the fundraiser ahead of time.
Please contact Marie for more information
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Know a potential youth sponsor?
The 2026 Dodge County Dairy Youth Program has 96 youth passionate about agriculture, livestock care, and leadership. To keep the program thriving, we’re looking to grow our list of financially supportive businesses.
Think about all the businesses, farms, and organizations your family works with: from propane and fuel contracts to feed mills. Please click on this link and quickly send us a name and any contact information you have access to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/236FQXK. We will add your submissions to our sponsorship-contact list. You're also more than welcome to reach out to said businesses yourself, if you wish. Sponsor support helps provide:
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- Educational opportunities;
- Awards and recognition;
- Youth t-shirts;
- Wisconsin Junior State Fair support; and more.
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These contributions make a real difference, not just in the barn, but in the confidence and growth of every participant.
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| Dairy judging
Practices will begin in April. Matthew Gunst and Scott Stanford are coaching. Stay tuned for times and locations.
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Family Learning Dairy dairy-activity-card points
There are three classes at Family Learning Day that can provide you points for your dairy-activity card. Make sure you take your card along, so the presenter can sign it.
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- Butter boards and dairy-promotion funding
- Cheese making
- So, you want to be a farmer?
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Next DYAC meeting
The next DYAC meeting will be held April 14, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., at the Dodge County Administration Building Auditorium.
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MARCH
21 - Family Learning Day
APRIL
3 - Office Closed
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In Case You Missed It . . . |
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension
Dodge County 4-H
Extension Dodge County 127 E. Oak Street Juneau, WI 53039-1329
tel: 920.386.3790 fax: 920.386.3928
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