St. Croix Stars 4-H

01/08/2026

Calling all creative 4-H youth. The Creative Arts and Communications Festival is Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, at Spring Valley High School. Open to all Pierce & St. Croix 4-H members and Cloverbuds. Youth can enter art, writing, speaking, crafts, woodworking, sewing, LEGO, and non-performance music and dance exhibits. All entries must be registered by Tuesday, January 27. No late entries will be accepted. Follow the link for more information. Paper Reg Forms and Guidelines --https://docs.google.com/document/d/17aoWqkvixcGKatDTHDZpUt2tOmL_9ZUp/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117685111853737018332&rtpof=true&sd=true -- or Registration Link -- https://forms.gle/EGMtCPGv3EooY8Fn9 -- Questions? april.daniels@wisc.edu or 715-273-6784

01/08/2026

01/07/2026

Wisconsin 4-H Dairy Bowl registration is now open! To register, head over to 4-H Online and to events.

For more information on the contests and day of events, rules, and more, please visit our website!
https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/opportunities/statewide-events-and-opportunities/dairy-quiz-bowl/

01/07/2026

Last call to register for Winter Academy 2026! This FREE and VIRTUAL program gives youth in grades 8-10 the opportunity to learn creative problem solving skills to lead them to successful career pathways. Completion of Winter Academy earns participants a 30% off coupon for Summer Academy 2026! Find out more on the website: 4h.extension.wisc.edu/winter-academy/

01/03/2026

🎨Craft Swap Time!

Got extra yarn, beads, paper, or random craft goodies you’re totally not using? Bring ’em to our community Craft Swap and trade for something new and inspiring! 💡🧵

Drop off materials 1/9–1/12 or on swap day — and try to take only what you give.
Let’s recycle, refresh, and get creative together! ♻️💖

➡January 13 from 10AM-8PM.

01/03/2026

01/02/2026

✨"It makes me chuckle to think that one of the first places I learned to speak confidently was in the poultry barn at the Hartford Fair. If you can explain chicken anatomy to a judge while your bird tries its best to escape, you can handle a lot in life. I even won a turkey calling contest once. I like to joke that it was the start of my public speaking career.

Those small moments gave me confidence long before anything else did. 4-H really knows how to prepare you for anything.

Those early moments taught me to try things, even when they seemed a little unusual. Saying yes to opportunity led me to Junior Fair Board, National 4-H Conference, youth leadership trips, and eventually to serving as a Student Trustee in college. Opportunity is where growth begins, and 4-H gave me so many chances to start." - Travis Allen, 4-H Alum. Say YES today by making a gift here: https://bit.ly/3LkRNao 🍀

01/02/2026

Register by January 27

Calling all creative 4-H youth. The Creative Arts and Communications Festival is Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, at Spring Valley High School. Open to all Pierce & St. Croix 4-H members and Cloverbuds. Youth can enter art, writing, speaking, crafts, woodworking, sewing, LEGO, and non-performance music and dance exhibits. All entries must be registered by Tuesday, January 27. No late entries will be accepted. Follow the link for more information. Paper Reg Forms and Guidelines --https://docs.google.com/document/d/17aoWqkvixcGKatDTHDZpUt2tOmL_9ZUp/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117685111853737018332&rtpof=true&sd=true -- or Registration Link -- https://forms.gle/EGMtCPGv3EooY8Fn9 -- Questions? april.daniels@wisc.edu or 715-273-6784

01/02/2026

As the year comes to a close, this is a great time to reflect and look ahead. You all have accomplished a great deal, and the new year brings fresh opportunities to learn, grow, and try something new. Set some simple goals, explore new challenges, and approach 2026 with curiosity and confidence. Even small goals can build momentum for a strong start to the year. For more information, check out the Post. Follow the link https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TUHywWG7LckropZYMGQZsmUYBn3v0yOxp5VunkAhXJA/edit?usp=sharing