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Youth gathered on July 7, 2026, for a morning full of creativity, friendship, and hands-on learning during Art in the Park 2026. Held from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m at the Alma Legion, the program provided participants with a variety of engaging activities that encouraged both artistic expression and teamwork. Throughout the morning, youth explored […]
Our first STEAM Adventure Day on June 26 was a fantastic success! Young people spent the day exploring hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) activities guided by supportive adult leaders. Participants had the opportunity to learn new skills, spark their creativity, and build confidence through interactive experiences. In addition to STEAM exploration, youth […]
Art in the Park! 2026 Join us for a fun and creative morning outdoors at Art in the Park! Youth will explore artistic expression while enjoying the fresh air and making new friends. 📅 Date: July 8, 2026🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM📍 Location: Riecks Park, Alma, WI Program Details This event is a […]
Get ready for an exciting afternoon on the water! Join us for Lakefront Explorers, a hands-on outdoor experience where youth will explore the beauty of Lake Winona through kayaking, paddleboarding, and other fun lakefront activities. This program is open to all youth and is a great opportunity to build confidence, learn new skills, and enjoy […]
Do you know a 4-H member who truly goes above and beyond? The Outstanding 4-H Member Award is an opportunity to recognize a dedicated member who demonstrates leadership, commitment, and a positive impact within their club and community. This special award, generously supported by the 4-H Leaders Association, honors up to two outstanding members each […]
We are excited to welcome Payton Freund to the Buffalo County 4-H team as our new 4-H Program Outreach Associate! Payton brings a strong background in 4-H and youth development, with over a decade of involvement in the program. Payton has participated in 4-H as a youth member, served as a volunteer, and contributed as […]
We are encouraging all 4-H members to sign up today for the Gilmanton Fair taking place July 10th-12th! This is a wonderful experience for our youth to showcase the projects they have worked hard on throughout the year. Members of all ages and experience levels are invited to participate. You do not need to be […]
Extension Buffalo County is excited to welcome Finley Noll as the 2026 Buffalo County 4-H Summer Intern. Finley is a graduate of Alma High School and has just completed her first year at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. At UIWFR, Finley is pursuing degrees in Agricultural Business and Agricultural Education. In addition to academic studies, […]
Golden Hornets 4-H Club members met on May 17th at the cabin of Loren and Ruth Wolfe for their monthly meeting. Members enjoyed learning about the history of the club from Loren, who served as a club leader for 20 years after taking over from his father, original leader Anton Wolfe, in 1968. The Golden […]
The Montana Pioneers 4-H club came together on Sunday, May 3rd to prepare and deliver meals to local farmers.
Pepin County Land Conservation hosted a successful Earth Day educational event for junior high students at YMCA Camp Pepin, providing hands-on learning opportunities for young people. The event welcomed approximately 160 students from Pepin County schools, offering them the chance to explore conservation concepts through interactive, outdoor activities. As part of the event, the 4-H […]
Cheerful Workers 4-H met on Sunday, April 12. We were down a couple of officers, but were still able to hold a brief business meeting. We began with roll call, sharing our names and what spring activities we are involved in outside of 4-H. Members also reviewed current and upcoming activities being offered through 4-H […]
Young people gathered for a fun-filled and educational Paws and Tails: Dog Project Fun Day, where they explored the exciting world of the Buffalo County 4-H Dog Project. The morning kicked off with hands-on learning led by Sam and Kim, Buffalo County 4-H Dog Project leaders. Sam brought her dog, Mimic, who helped demonstrate key […]
Buffalo County 4-H was excited to be invited to set up a station at the Math and Science Night held on April 16 at CFC School. Participants had a blast exploring a variety of magic-themed stations, each offering hands-on learning and creative fun. At our 4-H station, students had the opportunity to create their very […]
Hilltop Climbers 4-H Club met on April 12. They had their meeting and talked about the new service learning project with the American Lutheran home that will happen in June- Pine Derby Race. We discussed what needs to happen soon for people who take animals to the fair, and Abby George is going to make the sign […]
Hands‑On Summer Fun for Youth! Join Buffalo County 4‑H for STEAM Adventure Days, an exciting outdoor, drop‑off program designed to spark curiosity and creativity through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). Youth will participate in hands‑on, interactive breakout sessions while exploring, creating, and learning alongside peers. This program is open to all youth and […]
Lookout Legends 4-H met for their April meeting at the Gilmanton Legion. After the business meeting, members partook in team building and competition through games!
Buffalo County 4‑H is proud to announce that Julia Jardine has been selected as the 2026 Wisconsin 4-H Key Award recipient, one of the highest honors a 4-H member can earn in the state. Julia, a 10-year member of the Hilltop Climbers 4-H Club and a senior at Mondovi High School, has demonstrated exceptional leadership, […]
Clover 4-H creativity at its best! 🍀 Clover 4-H Club members made cute rabbit decorations from recycled materials and will be donating them to the Wabasha Health Care Center. Such a simple way to share joy! 🐰💚
Hilltop Climbers 4-H Club met in February. At the meeting, several upcoming events were discussed to help members prepare to show animals at the fair. Azalya Hurlburt demonstrated how to make an origami dragon. Several members practiced making cookies or bars at home, which they might take to the fair this summer. Members brought in a dozen […]
