Ozaukee County WI. 4-H

10/26/2026

Mark you calendars to join WI 4-H youth for these upcoming State 4-H Livestock Events.

Mark you calendars to join us for these upcoming State 4-H Livestock Events. Watch for future posts with more information about registration and contest details and check out the webpages for the events:
State 4-H Meat Judging: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/statewide-events-and-opportunities/meats-judging-contest/
State 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl and Skillathon: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/statewide-events-and-opportunities/livestock-quiz-bowl-skillathon-contest/
Wisconsin Youth Livestock Program

10/23/2026

Good things are happening at the Project Learning Labs! You should plan to join us as several topic sessions planned for our Project Learning Lab series.
🍀LEGO Project Learning Lab is up next!

Participants from Ozaukee, Columbia, Dodge, Fond du Lac, and Washington Counties are invited to join us.
These interactive, virtual learning opportunities are designed for anyone interested in exploring 4-H project learning, including:
⭐4-H youth members
⭐Adult volunteers
⭐Project leaders
⭐Families interested in project learning
Come learn new skills, discover ready-to-use resources, connect with others, and find new ways to make project learning fun and engaging.

📅Schedule and more information: https://ozaukee.extension.wisc.edu/2026/10/01/4-h-project-learning-labs/

10/22/2026

FYI 4-H Horse families ⬇

Ozaukee County is excited to once again be partnering with Washington County for the 5th Annual Horse Owners Workshop on November 4, 2026, from 5:00–7:30 p.m. at the Fair Park Pavilion in West Bend. Join fellow horse owners for dinner, networking, and practical presentations on topics that support responsible horse ownership and nutrient management, including composting and compost-bin construction, Wisconsin equine resources, local bedrock considerations, and more. Whether you are looking for ways to better manage manure, protect water quality, or connect with local equine experts, this workshop is for you. Scan the QR code on the flyer to indicate your interest, or call Robert at 262-335-4831 for more information. Hope to see you there!

10/21/2026

Help shape the future of Ozaukee County 4-H Summer Camp!
📅Applications are accepted through November 1st.
Adult volunteers and older youth looking for camp leadership opportunities, we're looking for a Camp Lead AND a Youth Director for each camp, who will work alongside Extension staff and volunteers to provide ideas, help plan activities, build camp culture, and lead fellow campers at camp experience.

Interested? More details: https://ozaukee.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development/events/camp/

10/19/2026

REMINDER! One week left to register for 4-H Science Expedition 2026!
Don't miss out on a day of discovery at UW-Madison!
📅Science Expedition: November 4, 2026
👥Open to youth in grades 6+
🎟Space is limited, so don't wait to register!
🍀Register through 4-H Online
Youth in grades 6 and older will spend the day exploring science through hands-on experiences and meeting researchers and STEM professionals at UW-Madison.
For more details: https://ozaukee.extension.wisc.edu/2026/10/06/4-h-science-expedition

10/16/2026

There's still time to register for the next Project Learning Lab!
🐂 Topic: Animal Projects
📅 October 21
⏰6:30-8:00 pm
🆓 Virtual, registration requested at go.wisc.edu/projectlearninglabs26

The Project Learning Lab Series will provide youth leaders, volunteers, and project leaders with practical, hands-on training in specific project areas. Each session will focus on a single project area and provide participants with ready-to-use activities, lesson plans, resources, and teaching strategies that can immediately be implemented with youth

10/15/2026

Applications are open for National 4-H Conference 2027!
For more information, visit https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/statewide-events-and-opportunities/national-4-h-conference/

🍀 Applications are open for National 4-H Conference 2027!

🏛️ National 4-H Conference annually brings 4-H youth and adults from around the nation to Washington D.C. to work towards strengthening and expanding the 4-H Youth Development program at the local, state, and national levels. National 4-H Conference is the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture’s premier youth development opportunity to engage youth in developing recommendations for the 4-H Youth Development Program. The National 4-H Headquarters is charged with sharing the recommendations that emerge from the conference with the Secretary of Agriculture, National Extension Program Leaders, and others who determine 4-H programs.

‼️ Due to the nature of this program, 2027 dates are unknown at this time, but will be sometime during the Spring season. We are hopeful that we will get confirmed dates before the application deadline closes. We will not request payment or final registration from youth and families until after dates are confirmed.

🗓️ Submit an application with references to the State 4-H Office up to December 1, 2026. Up to 8 youth are selected to attend this working conference.

🔗 For more information, visit https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/statewide-events-and-opportunities/national-4-h-conference/.

10/14/2026

Grades 6-8! Amazing NEW opportunity "Beyond Wisconsin: Exploring the Midwest".
Registration opens October 26 and will close November 22.
Check out details: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/beyond-wisconsin-exploring-the-midwest/

📅 Mark your calendars! Join us for Beyond Wisconsin: Exploring the Midwest!

Between February 11-15, 2027, youth in grades 6-8 will travel to St. Louis, Missouri and experience fun, learning, and cultural discovery.

Participants can experience:
🍀 Science museums
🍀 Art centers
🍀 Live music and performances
🍀 Local food

Registration opens October 26 and will close November 22. Learn more on the website: 4h.extension.wisc.edu/beyond-wisconsin-exploring-the-midwest/

10/13/2026

The October 2026 Harbinger newsletter has been published. It's the best way to keep up to date with what's happening in Ozaukee County 4-H.
If you are a current Ozaukee County 4-H member, the newsletter is in your inbox!

10/08/2026

WI 4-H Horse and Leadership Conference Information

Website: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/statewide-events-and-opportunities/state-4-h-horse-leaders-conference/

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Location: UW River Falls Campus and Lab Farm

Cost: $75.00 per person (includes lunch, dinner, and break on Saturday, light breakfast items Sunday morning before the meeting); please note, that beyond the conference cost there will be additional parking costs at the University – typically around $8.00 per day.

Registration Deadline: October 28th; space is limited - we encourage you to register early. If all spaces for the conference are full, the conference registration may close before the deadline. Registration is through 4-H Online: wi.4honline.com

October 30th is the last day to withdraw from this conference. Any registration withdrawal after this date will be responsible for payment regardless of attendance.

Who is this experience open to? Current 4-H Members 7th grade and older and 4-H volunteers. All youth members need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian or chaperone. Youth registration will not be accepted without an adult listed as attending with them.

Lodging is on your own. There is not a room block for the conference as people noted they were able to secure better room rates in the past than our block rate. A list of local hotels is available at the conference website.

Chaperones: If you are acting in a chaperone capacity, you will need to work with your local county educator to ensure you have all training and health coordinator required needs in place for that role.
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Registration is open September 29 - October 28, 2026 (or until all spaces are full, whatever comes sooner). No late registration or onsite registrations will be offered.

Registration link: https://264hhorseconference.4honline.com