Portage County 4-H

06/02/2026

Our first Community Coffee Night is only one week away! Join us at Emy J’s Coffee Vault for our Little Sprouts Garden Night. If you are interested in attending please be sure to sign up!

Little Sprouts Garden Night | June 9th 5-7PM
Learn how plants grow, decorate a flowerpot, and plant seeds to take home in this hands-on gardening program for youth in grades 1–3 and their families.

To Register - https://forms.gle/kD5oWZn7LbhcTzq39

05/28/2026

Just a reminder all entries for the Amherst Fair are due to be entered into the FairEntry system by midnight on next Monday, June 1st!

Again this year: Animal exhibitors who will be showing market beef, market sheep, market swine and market turkeys will need to enter their animal information into FairEntry before submitting your entry.

4-H exhibitors will sign up for exhibits using their 4-H Online Account information. Exhibitors will be able to indicate whether they want to show an entry through their 4-H club, FFA chapter or other youth organization.

Cloverbuds do not add entries; they can just bring their exhibit to the fair. You do not need to add them to your family’s account.

https://amherst.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/23772

05/26/2026

Get ready for a summer full of fun, creativity, and hands-on learning at 4-H at EMY J’s Community Coffee Nights! Join us from 5:00–7:00 PM at Emy J’s Coffee Vault on select evenings for exciting themed programs designed for youth and families.

Little Sprouts Garden Night | June 9th 5-7PM
Learn how plants grow, decorate a flowerpot, and plant seeds to take home in this hands-on gardening program for youth in grades 1–3 and their families.

Nature’s Tiny Heroes | June 23rd 5-7PM
Discover how bees and butterflies help our environment while making a pollinator craft and building a simple habitat in this fun program for grades 1–3 and their families.

Food Science Fun | July 7th 5-7PM
Explore the science behind food with kitchen experiments, a creative craft, and hands-on activities designed for youth in grades 4–7 and their families.

Dream It, Design It, Sell It! | July 21st 5-7PM
Meet a local entrepreneur and learn how to create your own product, design a brand, and pitch a business idea in this interactive program for grades 4–7 and their families.

Clover Celebration | August 11th 5-7PM
Celebrate the series with fun activities, crafts, and family challenges while reflecting on everything we learned together—open to youth of all ages and their families.

To Register - https://forms.gle/kD5oWZn7LbhcTzq39

05/15/2026

🎓 Hats off to our 4-H seniors! 🎓
From your first projects to your senior year, you’ve grown in confidence, skills, and leadership. Now, you’re Beyond Ready to take on the future. Best of luck in all that lies ahead—we’re cheering you on every step of the way!

05/01/2026

Amherst Fair Entries are now Open!

All entries are due to be entered into the FairEntry system by midnight on Monday, June 1st.

Again this year: Animal exhibitors who will be showing market beef, market sheep, market swine and market turkeys will need to enter their animal information into FairEntry before submitting your entry.

4-H exhibitors will sign up for exhibits using their 4-H Online Account information. Exhibitors will be able to indicate whether they want to show an entry through their 4-H club, FFA chapter or other youth organization.

Cloverbuds do not add entries; they can just bring their exhibit to the fair. You do not need to add them to your family’s account.

https://amherst.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/23772

04/14/2026

It’s a great season to stay in the loop with 4 H! This issue of the 4 H Courier is full of 4-H updates and highlights, including upcoming events, camp registration, and a special shoutout to our 4-H seniors!

To view the 4-H Courier: https://portage.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-newsletters/

04/09/2026

4-H Summer Camp - Registration Now Open!

Calling all 4-H Youth in Grades 3-7! It's time to sign up for SUMMER CAMP!! We'll be joining Waupaca and Iowa county 4-H programs for 3 days and 2 nights of fun and adventure at Camp Upham Woods in Wisconsin Dells. Space is limited, so be sure to register soon!

To register visit - https://forms.gle/FbJnHRqZ6sGAREQ69

03/27/2026

The 4-H Leaders Association is once again holding their greenhouse-quality plant sale fundraiser! This fundraiser helps support county-level programs, youth trips and scholarships while also being a great way for clubs to make some additional funds.

Club members please talk to your club leader if you would like copies of the plant sale materials. Otherwise electronic copies can be found on our website - https://portage.extension.wisc.edu/

03/20/2026

Since 1923, Portage County 4-H has offered hands-on learning & leadership opportunities right here in our community. Portage County has been the home to thousands of 4-H' members! We would love to be able to stay in touch with those that helped build this program and those whose 4-H experiences shaped their lives, skills and careers. Do you know and Alum? Are you an Alum? Please let us know!
COMPLETE THE FORM HERE: https://forms.gle/ZCTwgTkhubj2D6U66
Those that complete the form will get a FREE 4-H Alumni Gift!
Please help us share this link far and wide!

03/19/2026

Looking for some 4-H swag? The Wisconsin 4-H apparel store is open!

🎉 The WI 4 H Apparel Store is OPEN! 🎉

Show your 4 H pride and support a great cause! Proceeds from this fundraiser benefit the Wisconsin Association of Extension 4 H Youth Development Professionals (WAE4 HYDP).

🛍️ Store open now through April 15
👕 Youth & adult sizes available
📦 Ship to your home or save on shipping by selecting county Extension office pickup (available at the end of May)

https://madebymetshirts.org/wisconsin_4-h/shop/home

Support 4 H and look great doing it!