Welcome to the NEW Richland County 4-H Newsletter! Watch your inbox for upcoming issues filled with exciting 4-H opportunities.

Karleen Craddock

Richland County 4-H Educator

Izeah Currier

Richland County 4-H Intern

We will kick-off the new 4-H year during National 4-H Week!  Here are a few ways you can join in on the week-long celebration:

SUNDAY - Stop by the 4-H Food Stand for breakfast or lunch.  We are having a 4-H fundraiser in the exhibit building during the Wheels of Time Antique Truck & Tractor Show.

MONDAY - The Medallion Hunt begins!  Clues will  be announced daily on WRCO and posted on the 4-H Facebook page.  If you find the medallion, bring it to the Extension Office to claim your prize.

TUESDAY - Tell a friend about 4-H!  

WEDNESDAY - Wear green or a 4-H T-shirt to show your 4-H spirit!

THURSDAY - Thank a 4-H Volunteer!

FRIDAY - Share your favorite 4-H memory on social media.  

SATURDAY - Sign-up for 4-H!  Enrollment is now open. What 4-H projects will you take this year?

HAPPY NATIONAL 4-H WEEK!!!

October is the month to sign-up for 4-H!  Don't miss out!  Click on the button below to begin your enrollment....

4-H members explore their "sparks" (interests) through projects.  What will you do in 4-H this year?!? 

Welcome back, Izeah!

He couldn't stay away! After serving as a Wisconsin AmeriCorps 4-H Member this summer, Izeah is back!  He will be receiving academic credit through UW-Platteville for his internship with Richland County 4-H. 

Izeah would love to visit your 4-H club!  You can reach him at icurrier@wisc.edu

We're excited to have Izeah back and look forward to another season of learning by doing! 

Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure on the back roads of Richland County?  You are not going to want to miss the 4-H Road Rally on Sunday, October 25th at 1:00 p.m! 

You and a carload of friends/family members will receive a set of clues.  The goal is to find the answers to as many clues as you can along the way..... and to find your way back home.

Watch the 4-H Facebook page for information on how you can join the fun!

Registration opens soon for these exciting (and educational) 4-H travel opportunities!

4-H Space Camp

April 30-May 2, 2027

Huntsville, Alabama

(6th - 8th Grade)

Registration opens Nov. 16

American Spirit East

June 25-July 3, 2027

Locations include: Boston, Philadelphia and New York

(8th-10th Grade)

Registration opens Nov. 1

Beyond Wisconsin: Exploring the Midwest

2027 Location: St. Louis, MO

February 11-15, 2027

(6th-8th Grade)

Registration opens Oct. 26th

Funding is available from Wisconsin 4-H and the Richland County 4-H Leaders Association for youth attending educational travel experiences.  

4-H members planning to attend American Spirit East can request funds from the Richland County 4-H Leaders Association through the 4-H interview process.  If you are applying for Space Camp or Beyond Wisconsin, use the "Educational Travel Experiences Request Form".

Look for the 4-H Leaders Association and the 4-H Jr. Leaders at the Annual Trick or Treat Trail in Krouskop Park on Friday, October 23, from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. 

The 4-H Jr. Leaders will be creating their entry for "Pumpkins in the Jungle" at their next meeting on Sunday, October 18th at 3:00pm at the Extension Office.  All 4-H members in 7th grade & up are invited to come to the 4-H Jr. Leaders group.

Grab a pumpkin and get creative at the 4th Annual Richland Center PumpkinFest!

This year's theme is "Pumpkins in the Jungle"!  Check out the 2025 entries: https://www.rcchamber.org/pumpkinfest. Did you spot the entry from the West Lima Schooners 4-H club?!?  There is an entry category for youth groups.

Pumpkins will be displayed on the courthouse lawn on Saturday, October 24. From 12–4pm there will be games, kids activities, photo ops, and more.

Agriculture: Youth in 5th grade and up are invited to explore how drones, robots, artificial intelligence, and engineering are transforming modern agriculture. The free, hands-on event will be held from 9:15am-12:45pm on October 17th at the Arlington Research Station. Additional info at https://go.wisc.edu/357eq3

Arts: Wisconsin 4-H Arts Ambassador applications are opening soon. Check it out at https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/statewide-events-and-opportunities/state-arts-teams/

Gardening: Thank you to the 4-H Gardening members and volunteers who helped with the flowers at the fairgrounds!!  They looked beautiful!!

Natural Resources/Conservation: NEW--The 4-H Outdoor Ambassador Team is a new opportunity for young people to become leaders, advocates, and role models for outdoor recreation and stewardship. Applications open October 1. https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/ statewide-events-and-opportunities/wi-4-h-outdoor-ambassadors/

Photography: Congratulations to the 4-H members who had a photograph selected for the 2027 Richland County 4-H Calendar.  Watch for details on how to purchase your calendar coming soon!

Poultry: Congratulations to the Avian Quiz Bowl Team!  They recently competed in the statewide Avian Quiz Contest.

4-H Record Books are due in October!  

Here are a few options for recording your 4-H experiences:

• Create a digital record book
• Fill in the blanks using the record book forms
• Design your own pages

Check with your 4-H leader for your 4-H club's due date. 

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