4-H Friday Newsletter

Friday, November 6, 2026

LEADERS, MEMBERS, and PARENTS can contribute to the articles posted weekly by completing a short form and uploading their article and any photos at go.wisc.edu/2665ok. Articles for the current week must be submitted by 12 pm on Wednesday. We would love to hear from you. Secretary minutes can be submitted here too!

Helping Hands 4-H club shared in some fun competition during our October meeting. Members also showed their creativity in decorated pumpkins

Hands of Friendship recently held their annual scavenger hunt. We did crafts, bobbed for apples, had a scavenger hunt and held a witch relay race. 

Youth in grades 3-8 will discover nature through hands-on activities and outdoor adventures. Explore animal tracks, identify trees and birds, and learn about Wisconsin wildlife through fun kits from the WCEE program at UW–Stevens Point. Try unique experiences like Bio Blitz, Pollinator Garden Planning, bird watching and examining animal furs. The club will also visit the Gottfried Prairie & Arboretum for real-world learning.

Wildlife Club will meet from 6-7pm at the Fond du Lac County Campus, 400 University Dr, on the following dates:

• November 30, 2026
• January 25, 2027
• March 30, 2027
• April 29, 2027
• June 3, 2027
• June 29, 2027

More info at https://fonddulac.extension.wisc.edu/wildlife-club/

If you have already enrolled for the year and want to add Wildlife Club, contact the office at 920-906-4623 or email sarah.stevenson@wisc.edu

Cloverbuds: Wizarding World of 4-H: A Cloverbud Series (grades K-2)

Photography: I signed up for the 4-H Photography Project… Now What? (beginners/intermediate photographers – grades 3 and up)

Animal Sciences: The Whole Animal: Co & By-Products Uncovered (Grades: 3 and up)

Registration in 4-H Online is free. However, some programs will have a sliding-scale fee, unless families choose to gather and purchase the materials on their own.

Join 4-H Youth Leader Austyn for a Drawing Workshop packed with creativity! Youth will have guidance for drawing their favorite celebrity, character, or person. Austyn will lead participants through the drawing process while encouraging everyone to get creative and develop their own style. All drawing materials are provided. Come draw, create, learn some new techniques, and see where your imagination takes you! Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend. The workshop is FREE, but registration is required.

Sunday, November 29, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Fond du Lac County Campus
400 University Dr, Room 205/206

Register at https://26NovemberArtworkshop.4honline.com by November 23

Join us for the LEGO Project Learning Lab on November 19 at 6:30 p.m. This virtual session will share hands-on ideas, resources, and activities that help youth build creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through LEGO project learning.

Perfect for:

• 4-H members
• Volunteers
• Project leaders
• Families

Register at go.wisc.edu/20435e

At Winter Leadership Camp 2027, you'll discover how one idea, one friendship, or one act of leadership can grow into something amazing, just like a snowball rolling down a hill! Join other teens from across 10 Wisconsin counties for a weekend filled with leadership, fun, challenges, and unforgettable memories.

❄️ January 15-17, 2027     ❄️ Spencer Lake Camp, Waupaca

Register through 4-H Online or visit go.wisc.edu/g7hog9 by December 1

This 100% virtual, no cost program is a 4-week experience for youth grades 8-10!

• Session 1: Charting A Path - January 13th, 2027
• Session 2: Finding Your Strengths - January 20th, 2027
• Session 3: Beyond Ready & Me - January 27th, 2027
• Session 4: LEGO Communication - February 3rd, 2027

Registration open until November 30, 2026. Spots are limited and are available on a first-come first-served basis! For more info, visit https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/winter-academy/

Ambassadors get unique opportunities to represent Wisconsin 4-H, develop leadership skills, and contribute to statewide programming. Apply to join the Arts, Leadership, Agriculture, or NEW Outdoor Ambassadors depending on what inspires you most. Youth must be in grades 9-12 to apply!

Applications open until November 15th! Learn more and apply here: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/.../wi-4-h-ambassador-team/

The Fair Book Committee is working on the 2027 Fair Book. Please send any requested changes, additions, or concerns to office@fonddulaccountyfair.com before November 15 for consideration.

Officer Training - November 7, 9:30 am, Fond du Lac County Campus

Horse Project Meeting - November 17, 6:30pm, Rolling Meadows

4-H Project Learning Lab: LEGO - November 19, 6:30pm

TLA Meeting - November 23, 6:45 pm, Rolling Meadows

LEGO Club - November 24, 6:30-7:30pm, Fond du Lac County Campus, Room 205/206

Extension Office Closed - November 26 & 27

Art Workshop - November 29, 4pm, Fond du Lac County Campus

Wildlife Club - November 30, 6pm, Fond du Lac County Campus

  Tracy Keifenheim

4-H Program Educator

tracy.keifenheim@wisc.edu

Sarah Stevenson

4-H Program Assistant

sarah.stevenson@wisc.edu

 Misty Jimenez

4-H Associate Educator

misty.jimenez@wisc.edu

UW Extension Fond du Lac County
160 South Macy St, 2nd floor
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 906-4623

http://fonddulac.extension.wisc.edu/4h/

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