The ambassador teams will advocate for Wisconsin 4-H and engage in opportunities to build personal leadership skills and encourage others to grow their leadership potential.

Join us in congratulating these talented teen leaders!

The Brown County 4-H t-shirt design entries are in, and now it's your ton to pick the winner! 👕  Head over to the Brown County 4-H Facebook page to submit your vote on the t-shirt contest post. 

⏳Voting ends March 11, 2026.  Don't miss your chance to choose the new shirt design!

This summer, give your child more than just a vacation. At Next Level Leadership Summer Camp, students develop essential life skills through immersive outdoor experiences.

Date: 
Monday, March 9, 2026

Time: 
4:00-8:00pm

Where: 
Pizza Ranch - Green Bay
2206 Main St
Green Bay, WI 54302

Supporting: 
Legacy Builders 4-H Club

Date: 
Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Time: 
4:00-7:00pm

Where: 
Scott's Subs
550 Centennial Centre Blvd
Hobart, WI 54302

Supporting: 
Anston Country Squires 4-H Club & Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary

A huge shout-out to the Anston Country Squires 4-H Club! Thank you for your incredible kindness. Your generosity perfectly captures the 4-H spirit of service and heart. Great job!

Ready for some friendly competition? Form your teams for the 4-H Basketball & Bean Bag Tournament at Wrightstown High School on April 18!

Whether you’re hitting the court for 3-on-3 or aiming for the board in the bean bag toss, there’s a division for everyone—from Cloverbuds to Adults. 🏆

💰 Entry Fees: $5 per person (1 event) / $8 per person (both events)
📅 Deadline: Register by March 30, 2026
🍰 Bonus: Silent auction, delicious bakery treats, and great people!

All proceeds support our 2026 youth educational trips. Grab your friends and support a great cause!

Questions:  Mary Van Dyck at redbirds65@sbclgobal.net

The Wisconsin 4-H Summer Academy, scheduled for June 14-18, 2026, at the UW-Madison campus, offers youth in grades 8-11 an immersive four-day experience to explore career paths and college life.

Registration for runs from March 6 to April 26, 2026, featuring specialized "SPARK" tracks in STEM, arts, agriculture, and leadership for $150.

Head to 4-H Online to register.

TRACKS is a newsletter from Wildlife WHEP Wisconsin 4-H and Wisconsin 4-H Forestry programs.  Check it out for a listing of wildlife and forestry activities.  Participation in these activities is open to all Wisconsin 4-H club members.  You can be enrolled in any 4-H project and participate in these activities.

Four great adventures for youth:
STEM Center at UW-Green Bay:
2019 Technology Way
Green Bay, WI 54311

Registration and payment deadline:  June 1, 2026

Sign up for one or all!

Spots are limited!

Date:  April 25, 2026

Location: UW-Green Bay STEM Innovation Building, 2019 Technology Way, Green Bay, WI 54311  

Team Registration Fee: There is a $15.00 entry fee per team with payment due by the day of the event.

Registration:  via 4-H Online, due by March 30, 2026

Participation: Available to currently enrolled WI 4-H members that want to test their dog expertise! Teams of 3-4 members are divided into three age divisions for a bracket-style competition.

Show off your dog knowledge!

Date:  May 2-3, 2026

Location: UW-Green Bay STEM Innovation Building, 2019 Technology Way, Green Bay, WI 54311  

Events: Hippology, Horse Bowl, Speaking and Demonstration, Arts, Creative Communication, Photography, Team Problems, and Model Horse.

Registration:  via 4-H Online, due by April 1, 2026

Participation:  Any youth member, 3rd-12th grade, currently enrolled in the 4-H Horse & Pony or the Horseless Horse project may participate. 

Questions: Sharon Hess (920) 757-5167

STEAM GAZE is a full-day, hands-on learning experience for curious and creative youth in grades 3–5, where art and science come together through interactive workshops led by educators and mentors.  Youth will be supported throughout the day by professional staff and older 4-H youth leaders.

STEAM GAZE is open to both 4-H members and non–4-H youth.

Cost: $10 per youth participant & no cost for adult attendees

Registration is open until March 20, 2026!

Wausau
📅 April 25
🕘 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m
📍 Marathon County Extension Office
      Wausau, WI

Milwaukee
📅 May 16
🕘 9:30 a.m – 3:00 p.m
📍 Kellogg PEAK Initiative
      Milwaukee, WI

Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026 

Location: UW-Madison – Animal Sciences Building, 1675 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI 53706

Registration: Through 4-H Online 

Deadline: March 9, 2026 

Info:  Two different contests all about livestock. Use your knowledge about the animal species (beef, sheep, swine, meat goat) and the industry.

A quiz competition where all the questions are about beef, sheep, swine, and meat goat topics. Students use a buzzer to answer the questions (similar to the game show Jeopardy). Teams compete in a double elimination format by giving oral answers to questions posed by a moderator. Each match has both an individual and toss-up question round. The top team earns the opportunity to compete at the national competition. You need a county team with current 4-H members to participate in this contest.

Everything you know about raising your animal adds up to so much knowledge of the species and the industry. The Skill-a-thon contest will help you challenge you to share that information through a written quiz and learning stations such as breed identification, feed identification, equipment identification as well as some team activities such as demonstrating evaluation skills. The top team earns the opportunity to compete at the national competition. You can participate as an individual or a team for the skill-a-thon contest.

Photo Opp, an Appleton-based nonprofit, will be hosting a series of structured curriculum created specifically to help the 4-H youth with their photography submissions. Each class will include a lesson for the group and then time for kids to practice what they learned while getting individual teaching. There will also be "homework" for the youth to do between the classes.

Dates: 3/10, 4/14, 5/12
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Location: Photo Opp (621 N Bateman St.)
Format: Digital
Fee: $40 per student

The Mutual of Wausau 4-H Club Grant Program is now accepting applications to support youth development, leadership, and civic responsibility. Each selected club will receive a $400 grant.

To apply, please submit your application by April 1st. Supplemental materials may be emailed to info@mutualofwausau.com; please ensure you include the grant name and your club's name in the message.

Calling all young artists and nature lovers! Get ready to showcase your talents in the 2026 Wisconsin 4-H Wildlife & Forestry Art Contest on March 27-28, 2026.

Whether you enjoy painting, photography, sculpting, or even building birdhouses and trail camera monitoring, there is a category for you! You can submit up to six items, provided they focus on North American wildlife or forestry.

Who: All 4-H members (Grades K5–13)

Registration Deadline: Entries must be postmarked by March 7, 2026.

Where: Entries will be displayed at the Washington County Fair Park in West Bend.

Don’t forget—each entry needs a short description (75 words or less) explaining your work! We can’t wait to see your wild side!

Put your outdoor skills to the test at the Wisconsin 4-H Wildlife WHEP & Forestry Competition on March 27–28, 2026, in West Bend! Whether you're an expert at identifying animal tracks or want to master compass navigation, this event is for you.

Compete: Individual and team contests in wildlife identification and forest management.

Qualify: Senior members (Grade 9+) can earn a spot at National 4-H competitions!

Register Now: Download forms and study guides and register by March 7, 2026.  Don't miss out on the biggest outdoor science event of the year!

Wildlife and Woods is Wisconsin 4-H’s statewide natural sciences, wildlife, and forestry monthly, virtual event. Participants learn about wild places across the United States following the 4-H Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) and the 4-H Forestry Program. Materials are designed for all ages and knowledge levels, so everyone can benefit.  Plus, it's FREE.

Wildlife & Woods Exploration Virtual Series 
For youth in grades 5K-5
 - March 25, April 29, May 20

Wildlife & Woods Careers & Competition Virtual Series
For youth in grades 6-13
 - March 23, April 27, May 18

Event: WI 4-H Photography Contest
Grades: 3-12
Entry:  via 4-H Online, due by April 1, 2026
Cost:  $3 per entry photo
Categories: What 4-H means to me, People, Animals/Wildlife, Travel Action/Movement, Nature/Landscape
Prizes: Top photos in each category will receive special recognition on-site and virtually with Wisconsin 4-H, plus qualify for cash prizes!

Details: Photos can be submitted in color or black and white, and each photo can only be entered in one category. Photos must be taken in the last 12 months and be the work of the member. While basic edits like cropping and minor color or exposure adjustments are fine, heavy photo manipulation and AI-generated images are not..

The Brown County Dairy Promotions Committee is looking for volunteers for our annual Breakfast on the Farm event. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at Tinedale Farms at 2768 Poplar St, Wrightstown, WI. There are multiple volunteer shifts available throughout the weekend of the event. 

Volunteers who are a part of a group/organization are eligible to receive compensation for volunteering their time. Groups and organizations can receive $10/member for each shift worked. For example, if one volunteer works two shifts, the organization they are a part of would receive $20 for that volunteer’s time (2 shifts X $10/shift). Another example, if three volunteers work one shift, the organization would receive $30 for their time (3 shifts X $10/shift). There is not a limit on the amount of funds a group/organization can receive for their time volunteering.

Volunteer sign up is first come first served. We recommend signing up early to guarantee your group can work together at the event. Questions about volunteering? Contact Elizabeth Schwalbach at 920-450-1912 or eschwalb387@gmail.com.

Want to learn some new community service or engaging, fun activities for your club?  Have an idea your club would like to share?  Join in the Clover Connect idea sharing Zooms this spring!  Upcoming topics:

Making 4-H Meetings Fun:  Bringing Laughter and Learning to 4-H Meetings 
 - Sunday, Mar 22 at 7pm
 - Monday, Mar 23 at Noon
(same content will be repeated)

Adult volunteers registering for a certification workshop need to plan well in advance to attend a 2026 certification workshop. These changes are now in place:

Registration for local workshop (New Franken, WI) due by April 13, 2026

For additional information, contact:
Doug Thompson - 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator douglas.thompson@wisc.edu.

Event: State 4-H Dog Obedience, Showmanship, and Rally
Date: September 26 & 27, 2026
Location:  Langlade Co Fairgrounds, Antigo

Event: Dog 4-H Agility Show
Date: October 10, 2026
Location:  Overdale Canine Sports, Spring Valley

Event: WI State 4-H Dog Project - Obedience & Rally Learning Day

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Location:  Bark Academy, 2522 Overlook Dr. Wausau, WI 54401

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, April 7, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Board Room (Room 131)
Brown County STEM Innovation Center
2019 Technology Way, Green Bay 54311

Applications for the WROF, Inc. Premier Scholarship Award Program are now open to high school seniors from rural Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation (WROF), Inc. will present $3,000 scholarships to seven outstanding high school students. The awards will help cover tuition and educational expenses for post-secondary education in Wisconsin.

Scholarship requirements include the following: High school seniors must have lived in rural Wisconsin for at least two years, currently attend school in Wisconsin, and plan to return to their rural roots upon graduation. WROF, Inc. will accept applications online until 11:59pm Friday, March 6, 2026.

The Wisconsin Towns Association, in partnership with Rural Mutual Insurance Co. and Scott Construction, Inc., will award a total of ten $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors graduating in 2026 from either a public or private Wisconsin high school who plan to enroll in a Wisconsin public or private college or university in 2026. 

Scholarship recipients will be selected through an independently judged essay contest.  This year’s essay topic is “What strategies can be implemented by local government officials in collaboration with citizens to encourage and maintain civility?"

Students do not need to be residents of towns to be eligible. 
Essay and application must be received by May 22, 2026. 

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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