UMN Extension Waseca County 4-H

10/21/2026

To celebrate a century of youth leadership, the Waseca County Historical Society will be featuring a dedicated exhibit showcasing the rich legacy of Waseca County 4-H. Community members who have historic 4-H memorabilia are invited to loan their items for the display.

The Historical Society and Extension Office are looking to collect:
- Historic 4-H projects and fair exhibits
- Vintage uniforms, apparel, or club items
- Accompanying stories or written memories and photos explaining the history behind the item.

Residents willing to loan items for the exhibit should drop them off directly at the Waseca County Extension Office or WCHS along with the owner's contact details and the story behind the piece, along with a photo if available.

Please contact WCHS at 507-835-7700 or the Extension Office at 507-835-0600 with questions

10/20/2026

EDIT - Unfortunately we are cancelling tonight's 354 Club due to low registration. We hope to see you in November!

LAST CALL TO SIGN UP FOR TOMORROW'S OCTOBER 21 354 Club - Sign up by 8 pm TONIGHT! Our registration numbers are low, so please sign up by tonight so we can make the decision on holding it or canceling it!

Science You Can Taste!
Calling all 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders! Join the 354 Club for Kitchen Science Lab - an adventure where cooking meets chemistry!

Youth will test fun chemical reactions, master math through mixing, and explore the science of food through hands-on experiments.

What You’ll Build: Problem-solving skills, teamwork, and a love for practical science!

Sign up today and get ready to cook up some science! (Registration link in comments!)

10/19/2026

We are looking for adults and older 4-H members to help evaluate this year's 4-H Record submissions!

If you are interested in helping out the link below will take you to the form! any help is much appreciated!

z.umn.edu/RecordJudgingInterest

10/16/2026

Bomgaars will be hosting a free family-friendly equine event in their parking lot on November 1st from 10am-3pm. There will be a lot of fun activities throughout the day. The link below will take you to the flyer on the event.

Nutrena will be there doing free hay testing.
Yaunt 2 Ranch and Rodeo will be doing roping activities for kids.
Kids can meet the Waseca County Mounted Sheriffs Posse.
And much more!

There will also be a 4-H table!
We would love to see you there!

10/09/2026

Centennial Spotlight:
Celebrating National 4-H Week in Waseca County!

As we celebrate National 4-H Week during our centennial year, we love looking back at how Waseca County and Minnesota have celebrated throughout the decades!

Turn back the clock to 1979: Minnesota Governor Al Quie officially proclaimed October 7–13 as National 4-H Week. The executive action honored the incredible involvement of youth across the state 4-H Youth Development program.

From 1979, through the 2002 state centennial, to our very own 100th anniversary today, the impact of the green clover in our community remains as strong as ever!

10/08/2026

📅 When: Thursday, October 15 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

📍 Location: Meet & return at Steele County Community Center (Owatonna)

👥 Who: 4-H’ers in 3rd grade and older

💰 Cost: $30 for Waseca County 4-H members

⚠️ Space is limited to 24 participants! Registration covers transportation, candle making, and lunch.

🚨 Registration Deadline: October 9th

👉 Check your email for the link to sign up!

10/07/2026

Celebrate Excellence: Nominate 4-H Members & Volunteers for 2026 Awards!
Do you know a 4-H youth member who has gone above and beyond in their leadership, service, or project work this year? Or an adult volunteer whose dedication and passion make our county program thrive? Now is your chance to give them the recognition they deserve!

Nominations for the 2026 4-H Awards are officially open. Recognizing youth and adult leaders is a vital part of our program—it celebrates hard work, inspires future leaders, and honors the individuals who help shape our 4-H community.

Who Can Be Nominated?
We are seeking nominations across several categories, including:
Outstanding Youth Leaders: Celebrating youth who demonstrate leadership, citizenship, and personal growth.
Adult Volunteers & Alumni: Recognizing leaders who dedicate their time, energy, and heart to guiding our youth.
Friends of 4-H/Community Supporters: Honoring local businesses, community members, or organizations that support our local 4-H program.

How to Submit a Nomination
Submitting a nomination is quick and easy! You can nominate a deserving youth, volunteer, or community partner by filling out the online application form here: z.umn.edu/2026AwardNominations

Important Details & Deadlines
Submission Deadline: October 19
Need Help or Have Questions? Contact the Extension Office at 507-835-0600 or [email protected]

Take a few minutes today to recognize the people who make our 4-H family so special. Thank you for helping us highlight the incredible leadership in our county!

10/06/2026

Science You Can Taste!
Calling all 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders! Join the 354 Club for Kitchen Science Lab - an adventure where cooking meets chemistry!

Youth will test fun chemical reactions, master math through mixing, and explore the science of food through hands-on experiments.

What You’ll Build: Problem-solving skills, teamwork, and a love for practical science!

Sign up today and get ready to cook up some science! (Registration link in comments!)

09/30/2026

Our first Cloverbud Adventure for the year will be on October 19th from 5:30-6:30pm. Cloverbuds is for any youth Kindergarten through 2nd grade! We would love to see you there.

If you would like to join us on our adventure please use the link below to register! To be able to attend we would like you to register by October 14th!
https://z.umn.edu/CloverbudOctober19

The next meeting will be held on November 16th!