Extension Washington County, Wisconsin

10/16/2026

𝟰-𝗛 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻!

All club officers are asked to complete the Youth Officer Training Registration Form 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟱, even if you cannot attend the training.

Register here: https://forms.gle/QvFPZatjqatpz6Bg9

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸

Schedule:
• 5:45-6:00 p.m. Sign-in and pick up materials
• 6:00-7:30 p.m. Youth Officer Training
• 7:30-8:00 p.m. Optional video interviews

We hope you can join us for a fun and interactive training designed to help you be successful in your club officer role.

Can't attend? 𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩 "𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙣'𝙩 𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙙, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙄'𝙢 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙖 𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙗 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙧!" This helps us keep accurate records and make sure all officers receive important information.

10/16/2026

The Washington County Fair Grounds and Conference Center in West Bend was the site for the annual Fall 4-H Open House which promotes joining 4-H as part of the September Open Enrollment period.

Youth members of the Washington County Leaders Association provided feedback in a focus group session about how to enhance this annual event.

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The Washington County Fair Grounds and Conference Center in West Bend was the site for the annual Fall 4-H Open House which promotes joining 4-H as part of the September Open Enrollment period. Youth members of the Washington County Leaders Association provided feedback in a focus group session abou...

10/16/2026

⚙️ Love building things?
4-H projects like robotics, LEGO engineering, woodworking, and model rocketry help youth develop skills used by engineers every day.
Today's project could inspire tomorrow's career.
Learn more about Washington County 4-H STEM and Career and College Readiness programming: https://washington.extension.wisc.edu/washington-county-4-h-stem-and-college-and-career-readiness/

10/14/2026

Happy National Dessert Day!! Don't forget to pick up a sweet treat at The Hub and support Washington County 4-H through their tip jar now through the end of October.

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Let's fill the tip jar for Extension Washington County, Wisconsin, Rides and Reins, Ice Age Trail Alliance - Washington/Ozaukee County Chapter, NAMI Washington County, Inc., and The Tower Heritage Center.

Each of these incredible nonprofit partners + the Volunteer Center Washington County will receive a portion of the tips collected at The Hub throughout the month of October, helping move their missions forward.

Thank you for supporting local nonprofits!

10/13/2026

𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙖𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚, 𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙨?

University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension is seeking a Regional Crops Educator to serve Washington, Ozaukee, and Sheboygan Counties. This position works with farmers, agribusiness professionals, and Extension colleagues to deliver research-based educational programs and solutions that support profitable and sustainable crop production.

Learn more and apply: https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/regional-crops-educator-port-washington-wisconsin-united-states-492cc0b0-93c0-4f26-b58e-f5efd985628e

Application deadline: November 2, 2026.

10/13/2026

📅 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

Check out these FREE monthly virtual sessions on trending financial topics. You can choose to attend either the 10:00 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. session.
Nov. 3 | Smart Money Moves for the Holidays
Dec. 1 | Financial Goal Setting
FREE • To register: go.wisc.edu/138042

10/13/2026

Success after high school requires more than good grades.
Employers and colleges are looking for leadership, communication, teamwork, initiative, and problem-solving skills.4-H provides opportunities for youth to build these skills through hands-on projects, leadership roles, community service, and real-world experiences. That's the 4-H difference.

Learn more about Washington County 4-H STEM and Career and College Readiness programming: https://washington.extension.wisc.edu/washington-county-4-h-stem-and-college-and-career-readiness/

10/12/2026

10/11/2026

Ignite Curiosity! Extension Brings Hands-On STEM and Culinary Adventures to West Bend Afterschool Programs

Extension Washington County 4-H is bringing interactive, project-based learning directly to local schools by providing programming for three West Bend School District afterschool programs. Designed to give students the opportunity to learn new skills in topics of interest and discover how those skills connect to potential career paths, these sessions invite young people to build critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities in a supportive and creative environment.

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Extension Washington County 4-H is bringing interactive, project-based learning directly to local schools by providing programming for three West Bend School District afterschool programs. Designed to give students the opportunity to learn new skills in topics of interest and discover how those skil...