Dunn County 4-H

06/08/2026

Adult Awards Applications Deadline Extended to June 14
Have you had a 4-H Leader or partner make an impact on you or your youth? Consider nominating them for a 4-H Adult Award. Applications will be accepted until June 14, 2026 for the following awards:

Partners in 4-H - recognizes individuals, organizations, or businesses that have impacted Dunn County 4-H
Volunteer of the Year Award - recognizes volunteers who have gone above and beyond to support youth and the program
Alumni Award - Recognizes 4-H alumni who is a current 4-H leader

More information and application forms can be found on the Dunn County Awards Website at https://dunn.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development/projects/awards/

06/08/2026

06/07/2026

GRADUATION RECOGNITION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 14
We are asking all graduating 4-H members to fill out the graduation form so they can be recognized at the 4-H awards ceremony at the Dunn County Fair at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCDva4KK35qNMJtDRG7Up623Ko66IW97x078oD_IwvpwrHmA/viewform
If you do not plan to attend the ceremony, please fill out the form so you can be recognized in the awards booklet.

Graduating 4-H members are invited to join us for the ceremony which will take place on Sunday, July 26 at noon on the main stage. Youth can choose if they want to be recognized the year they graduate high school, or the year they graduate 4-H (one year after high school).

After you fill out the form, email a photo of yourself to Ann ([email protected]) to be included in the awards booklet. Extended to June 14.

06/06/2026

The 4-H Softball Schedule is out! The Juniors
(8-12 years old) will be playing on Sunday nights at 6:30pm and Seniors (13 years old and up) will be playing on Tuesday nights at 7:30pm. No registration is necessary, just show up and play!

This is a great way for youth to get involved and make friends from around the county. Please consider checking it out!

Visit our softball page for the 2026 schedule, consent forms and more!

Also, join the Youth Activities Council for the Senior Game on June 23 at the Downsville Rec Park for FREE root beer floats before the game!

Visit the 4-H Softball page at https://dunn.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development/projects/4-h-softball/

06/05/2026

We are excited to bring back the Summer Project Days! This year they will be held on Friday mornings from 9:30-11:30 am in June and July. They are open to ALL 4-H members, but are geared toward youth in grades k-5.

June 12 Fishing Fun (At Knapp pond in Knapp, WI) Registration closes Thursday, June 4!
June 19 Splash Science
June 26 Edible Engineering
July 10 Paper and Stamp Making
More information and registration can be found by following this link. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TEe67n8iSkv9_7odJb4Z8PzVtHPIxRSftvCpom1PBkU/edit?tab=t.0

06/05/2026

Fair Entry Information
Fair Entry for the Dunn County Fair is open and will close on July 7. Fair entry happens on the FairEntry website linked to the NEW Dunn County Fair website (https://dunncountywi.gov/fair). This is separate from selecting your projects in www.4honline.com.

There will be a Zoom informational session on Wednesday, July 1 from
6-8 p.m.

They will begin with a short presentation explaining how to enter your projects. After that Zac will be available to answer any questions.

Links to the two zoom informational sessions, to a Fair Entry Tip Sheet, and to Dunn County Fair’s fair entry can be found in this month’s newsletter.

06/04/2026

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE DAYS!

Did you miss out on camp, or looking for more? This event is for you!

We will be hosting a new program called Outdoor Adventure Days on June 29 and 30 from 9am- 4:30pm at Hoffman Hills State Recreational Area. It will be 2 days of crafts, nature, hiking, and camp songs, games, skits and more!
Youth in grades 3-6 are invited to sign up for one or both of the days. Youth in High School are encouraged to sign up as an older youth volunteer/ counselor.

We are also looking for a couple of adult volunteers for this event. Please reach out to Zac if you are able to help with the event.

Note: This event is NOT over night.
Registration is open at https://2026outdooradventuredays.4honline.com/
Registrations closes on June 15.

06/04/2026

County-Wide Meetings
County-Wide Project meetings are open to any 4-H member who meets the age criteria. If you are unsure about adding a project area, these meetings are an excellent way to explore and learn more. Reach out to the extension office or project leaders for more information.

06/04/2026

Sharing for our partners at the Dunn County Fair

06/03/2026

Check out the Dunn County 4-H June Newsletter, the Clover Courier.

# Dunn County Clover Courier # # # UW-Madison Extension Dunn County # # Educator Update Hello Dunn County 4-H Families! Happy June Dairy Month! I hope you all get a chance to partake by having some ice cream or cheese curds! I also hope that everyone's school year finished strong and you get a chance t...