Hello Door County 4-H Families and Volunteers! 

The new 4-H Year is officially here, along with the start of a new school year!  Welcome back everyone and if you are new to Door County 4-H - we are so glad you are here!  This electronic newsletter is my main way to communicate things that are coming up and important information.  You may also receive emails from me or through 4HOnline.  You can also find information on our Door County 4-H website.    

I also want to take a moment to congratulate all those who exhibited during the 2026 Door County Fair!  It was amazing to see all of the projects, animals, and hard work that our Door County 4-H members put in!  I heard multiple compliments from community members who appreciated all of the projects but also complimented our 4-H members and their positive attitudes.  Good work everyone!  And thank you everyone who helped during the Fair - whether it was in the 4-H Dairy Bar, in the barns, as a Fair volunteer, or in other roles - we couldn't do it without you!  

As we start this new 4-H year, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to send me an email to candis.dart@wisc.edu or call the Extension Office at (920)746-2260.    

Thanks,   

Candis Dart

Door County 4-H Program Educator

candis.dart@wisc.edu

(920)746-2265

Door County 4-H Website

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September

October

Save the Dates!  

The Door County Extension Office is open Monday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

Please note, there may be times that the office is closed due to staff schedules.  I encourage you to call the Extension Office at (920)746-2260 or email me at candis.dart@wisc.edu before stopping by to ensure that someone is available.

A quick note on my schedule - I am not always in the office during our open hours.  My schedule varies quite a bit depending on whether I have meetings in the evenings/weekends and what I have going on at home.  The easiest way to get in touch with me is email - I typically see those fairly quickly.

The 2026-2027 4-H Year is officially here and that means it's time to enroll/re-enroll in Door County 4-H!  Here are a few quick notes, but more information can be found on the Joining 4-H tab on our website.  

Many of our 4-H Clubs took a break over the summer.  Most 4-H Clubs will keep the same meeting schedule as last year, but there are some changes.  Please find the list of 4-H Club leaders, contact information, and meeting dates/times on our website.

Here are the upcoming 4-H Club meeting dates.  Not all 4-H Clubs are starting in September, so please note when your 4-H Club will be starting!

Country View 4-H Club:  Sunday, October 11th at 1:00 p.m.

Door County 4-H Dog Club: Tuesday, October 27th at 6:30 p.m.

Door County 4-H Horse & Pony Group: Tuesday, September 15th at 6:30 p.m.

East Maplewood Beavers 4-H Club:  Monday, September 28th at 7:00 p.m.

Maplewood Missiles 4-H Club: Monday, September 14th at 6:30 p.m.

Northern Cloverleafs 4-H Club: TBD

Shining Stars 4-H Club:  Sunday, October 11th at 5:00 p.m.

Door County 4-H Leaders and Volunteers!  Check out this great opportunity for new and experienced volunteers alike!  I would love to see a great showing of Door County 4-H Leaders and Volunteers!  This is a fantastic way to gain new skills, meet new people, and be inspired for the new 4-H year!  

Great things happen when we come together. Connect with fellow adult 4-H volunteers and leaders for a day of inspiration, skill-building, and collaboration at the Tri-County 4-H Volunteer Summit, hosted by Kewaunee, Door, and Brown Counties.

📅 Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏳ Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Check-in opens at 8:30 AM)
📍 Location: STEM Innovation Center, 2019 Technology Way, Green Bay, WI 54311
🥗 Food: Complimentary lunch and snacks provided

To register and to learn more: go.wisc.edu/strongertogether 

This summit is designed to empower volunteers with practical tools, fresh ideas, and valuable resources to enhance their leadership and strengthen local 4-H programs. Through engaging sessions and meaningful networking opportunities, participants will exchange successful strategies, build relationships with fellow mentors, and explore new ways to support and inspire youth.

Together, we can cultivate stronger clubs, more impactful programs, and lasting connections across our tri-county region.

Exciting News!!!  We have a volunteer who is excited to start a 4-H Lego Project here in Door County and I know it has been a popular project at the Door County Fair. 

We would like some feedback from 4-H families on what a 4-H Lego Project would look like here in Door County.  I know some of you have already taken this survey, but if you have not, we would love to hear from you!  Please complete the survey by Friday, September 18th.  

This will help us in planning - we hope to have the first Lego Project meeting in October.  If you have any questions or concerns or would rather send information by email than the Google Form, please let me know.  Club Leaders - if you have any youth who might be interested in this project, please feel free to send this along to the families for their input. 

Survey Link:  https://forms.gle/cotJkakNCeyPtUDc7  

Kewaunee County 4-H is inviting Door County 4-H members to join them for their 2026 Outdoor Adventure Day.  This is open to youth in grades 6-13.  Registration is due September 14th.  Click on the flyer below for the full details and registraiton information.  

You are now able to submit nominations for the Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame!

The Hall of Fame recognizes 4-H volunteers, financial supporters, staff, and pioneers who made major contributions to the 4-H movement at the local, state, and national levels.

Any group or individual is eligible to submit a nomination for consideration.

All nominations must be submitted electronically either through the Qualtrics form or by emailing the MS Word Doc to pydadminteam@extension.wisc.edu by November 2, 2026.

Find more information and the nomination forms on the Hall of Fame website.

The 2026 Door County Fair is Wednesday, August 12th - Sunday, August 16th.

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This supports Wisconsin 4-H programs and the youth they serve. You can use and share the link to help create more opportunities for 4-H’ers across the state!

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Check out the Wisconsin 4-H website for a full list of Wisconsin 4-H Statewide Experiences and Events

You can find more information about each of the specific experiences below by clicking on the picture for the experience.

As you look through and consider these experiences, please know that there are funds that may be available through the Door County 4-H Adult Leaders Association to help support these opportunities.  Talk to your Club Leader or Candis for more information!