What you need to know: Note: Youth must be accompanied by a guardian to attend this event. Custodial care will be provided by a parent or guardian age 16 or older. 4 stations and participants move between 4-H Art Sparks activities at their own choice. 3D printing – provides an interactive way to explore concepts in […]
Save The Date! 4-H Camp Kinnissppewa Overnight! Choose your own adventure! Date: June 11-12, 2025 Time: 12:30 PM June 11 – 3:30 PM June 12 Cost: $125 Who: 3-8 grade 4-H youth in Buffalo, Pepin, Trempealeau Counties Where: Camp YMCA Pepin Stockholm, WI Camp Activities: Campfires, Games, Scavenger Hunt, Swimming, Science, Arts & Crafts, High […]
The Buffalo County Partnership Council, a coalition of teachers, students, law enforcement, university professors and public health and human services professionals, invited all eighth-grade students in Buffalo County from Alma, Cochrane-Fountain City, Gilmanton and Mondovi schools districts to participate in the annual prevention day on February 10, 2025, at the Cochrane-Fountain City School. The program […]
Our coalition members met today to discuss policy, systems, and community change actions they can take to reduce underage use of vaping and THC. It was a productive meeting of youth and adults making change in schools and communities.
Program Highlights Contact Information: Nathan Sorensen ndsorensen2@wisc.edu 715-450-9021 Ben Lukasek blukasek@wisc.edu 920-288-1253
4-H Festival showcases youth speaking, music, and arts The Buffalo County 4-H Festival of Arts is an annual event that allows 4-H youth artists and performers to share their skills by showcasing their arts and communication talents. Youth participants received valuable feedback on how to further develop their skills a qualified judge or from their […]
The Hilltop Climbers 4-H group met on February 9th for our meeting along with cookie decorating and pizza making. Members frosted cookies and they will be distributed to local businesses that support our 4-H club. We also made pizzas to take home for the Super Bowl. Our next meeting will occur on Sunday, April 13th […]
Education on grief, mourning, & the healing process If you have experienced loss of a loved one or other significant loss, consider joining us for this confidential healing experience. Local classes, in-person or virtual, beginning in late March, 2025. The 12 Session class is led by a grief support specialist and meets weekly. For more […]
Students in Mrs. Glander’s sixth grade classroom at Alma Area School utilized their critical thinking skills to code mini robots on February 5th and February 6th. The students accepted four challenges to use block coding to complete Ancient Olympic trials in long jump, ski jump, 400 m dash, and chariot racing with their mini robots. […]
Hey College Students! We are hiring! Details: Join our summer staff team Application for Youth Counselor For more information please contact Annie Lisowski at annie.lisowski@wisc.edu
4-H Afterschool Summer Program 2025 Details: The summer program may be limited to 40 full time students if all staff positions are able to be filled. A waitlist will be established based on student priority. An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title […]
MCYC Summer Program 2025 Details: Please note that the MCYC Summer Registration is currently full and a waitlist has been created. An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act […]
Students in Mr. Holt’s sixth grade classroom at Cochrane-Fountain City school utilized their critical thinking skills to code mini robots on January 27th and January 28th. The students accepted four challenges to use block coding to complete Ancient Olympic trials in long jump, ski jump, 400 m dash, and chariot racing with their mini robots. […]
The Hill & Hollow Helping Hands 4-H club enjoyed some social and recreation time at their January 4-H club meeting. Youth and adults enjoyed bowling and pizza together on Sunday, January 26 in Winona.
The 2024 Buffalo County 4-H Volunteer Award was presented to Nicole Hunger, the Hill and Hollow 4-H Club Leader, at the January 19th, 2025, Buffalo County 4-H Leader’s Association meeting. Nicole supports 4-H members who show at two different county fairs and organizes annual petting zoos for 4-H members and people with developmental disabilities and […]
On January 19th, 2025, travel interviews were held with Emma Pearl Jardine and Jaden Brenden, who will be participating in the American Spirit travel experience. Jaden Brenden highlighted their enthusiasm for the journey. Both Emma and Jaden successfully completed the interview process and will receive funding from the Buffalo County 4-H Leader’s Association for their […]
The 2024 Alumni of the Year Award was presented to Jan Schaffner at the January 19th Buffalo County 4-H Leader’s Association meeting. Jan has assisted the Buffalo County 4-H Leader’s Association with 990-N completion. She has donated her time with coordinating Buffalo County Safety Day. Thank you, Jan, for continuing the 4-H legacy!
Alison George, daughter of Doug and Patty George, was selected as Buffalo County’s Wisconsin 4-H Key Award winner for 2025. The prestigious Key Award, one of the highest awards a 4-H member can receive, honors only a select group of 4-H participants across the state annually. The youth receiving this award are ones who have demonstrated […]
Miriam Sandberg, daughter of Andy and Jennifer Sandberg, was selected as Buffalo County’s Wisconsin 4-H Key Award winner for 2025. The prestigious Key Award, one of the highest awards a 4-H member can receive, honors only a select group of 4-H participants across the state annually. The youth receiving this award are ones who have demonstrated […]
2025 Buffalo/Pepin County Teen Court Scholarship One $500 scholarship One $200 scholarship Deadline for submission of completed application is March 15, 2025
Join our UW-Madison Division of Extension Farm Management Specialists, Joy Kirkpatrick, Steph Plaster, Kelly Wilfert, and Kevin Bernhardt as they lead discussions and activities during the Cultivating Your Farm’s Future workshop series. This virtual program will provide tools and resources for farmers who want to start their succession plans. The program will explore the three-step process of […]
Calling all 4-H Members!
Get ready to unleash your creativity in our exciting spring collaborative art contest.
