This award recognizes an individual who has shown exceptional service to Buffalo County 4-H and the community through a longstanding commitment to community service and making a positive impact. The 2025 Buffalo County 4-H Alumni Award was presented on January 18, 2026, at the Buffalo County 4-H Leaders’ Association Meeting in Alma. Abby George, of […]
This recognition is given to individuals, organizations, or businesses that have significantly contributed to the 4-H program. It highlights their dedication, support, and meaningful impact on both the program and local youth. The 2025 Friend of Buffalo County 4-H Award was presented to the Gilmanton Community Club on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the Buffalo […]
Roxane Weisenbeck is the recipient of the 2025 Buffalo County 4-H Community Servant Award, presented on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the Buffalo County 4-H Leaders’ Association Meeting. This award recognizes an individual whose service goes far beyond expectation—someone whose commitment, compassion, and steady presence have made a meaningful and lasting impact on the 4-H […]
Clover Connect Zoom Sessions – Spring 2026
Join us for two interactive idea-sharing sessions to inspire your 4-H experience!
Hands to Larger Service: Community Service Ideas – Feb 22 & 23
Making 4-H Meetings Fun: Bringing Laughter and Learning – Mar 22 & 23
Monthly STEM Toolkit Spotlight: Metal Working
This month’s 4-H STEM Toolkit spotlight features the Metal Working Toolkit, offering youth a creative, hands-on way to explore design, texture, and problem-solving through metal art. Members can try a foil-wrapped heart project at home using everyday materials or work together as a club by renting the full toolkit. This flexible project blends art and STEM and can be displayed as an ornament, window hanging, card, or framed piece — making it perfect for club meetings, project days, or independent learning.
Join our Sparks Champion Trainings to support youth as they discover and grow their passions. Open to youth leaders, adult volunteers, and PYD staff, these live Zoom sessions will help you explore your role, learn how to encourage sparks, and create a plan to support youth in your community. Registration required materials mailed to those who sign up at least one week in advance.
The Hilltop Climbers held their Season of Giving meeting on December 14 at Club 10 Bowling Alley, led by Bella. Members celebrated having the largest turnout at the Buffalo County Leaders social, explored leadership and personality types, and discussed possible changes to the Festival of the Arts. They also completed several service projects, including making snack bags for the backpack program, creating ornaments, donating to the food pantry, and participating in the “Sock Your Neighbor” holiday activity. The meeting concluded with bowling and pizza.
The Wisconsin 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl is back for 2026! The 2026 contest will be held on February 7th at UW Green Bay in the STEM Innovation Building, 2019 Technology Way, Green Bay, WI 54311. The Dairy Bowl is a “quiz bowl” competition where all questions deal with dairy topics. Competition in the 4-H Dairy […]
December 7, 2025 — Lyster Parish Hall The Cheerful Workers 4-H Club met on Sunday, December 7 at 11:30 AM at the Lyster Parish Hall. We began with a warm lunch prepared by the families in attendance — hot soup, sandwiches, dessert, and a few extra fixings gave us energy on a cold day as […]
At our December meeting, Lucky 16 4-H members put community service into action! Youth created heartfelt handmade cards and assembled goody bags to deliver to our local fire department and EMS workers. ❤️🚒🚑 We are grateful for the dedication of our emergency responders, and we’re proud of our members for giving back in such a […]
Registration is now open for the first ever Winter Academy! Winter Academy consists of three virtual sessions which provide youth with tools to set career and college goals, develop soft skills most important to employers, and build problem-solving skills. By applying, youth agree to actively participate in all three sessions. The sessions will not be recorded for […]
Get ready for a fun and festive winter challenge! This year, 4-H members can choose between two creative categories or enter both! Gingerbread House Challenge Build your own gingerbread-style creation using anything you want. You can use: Craft supplies A store-bought gingerbread kit Cardboard or paperboard Graham crackers Recyclables Repurpose an old dollhouse or birdhouse […]
Hilltop Climbers 4-H club members and adult leaders attended Wisconsin 4-H Fall Forum. Jaden and Jennifer Brenden along with Emma Pearl and Kathy Jardine traveled to Green Lake, WI in early November for the 3-day conference. Fall Forum offers youth and adult leaders a statewide training experience to develop new skills and bring fresh ideas […]
We held our Gather & Grow 4-H Leaders’ Social and Meeting on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Walker’s Silver Moon. This event brought together new and returning 4-H leaders to connect, celebrate, and build community. Attendees enjoyed pizza and beverages, followed by an engaging, interactive leadership training led by Deanna Wiersgalla. We had over 40 […]
Hilltop Climbers 4-H Club met on Nov 9th at the Marten Center. They congratulated Kaylen Rud for being chosen as the 2025 Outstanding Buffalo Co. 4-H member. We congratulated the new officers for 2025-2026: Bell Bork- President, Jaden Brenden- Vice President, Ethan Sheldon -Secretary, Ian Berger- Treasurer, Emma Pearl Jardine- Reporter, and Historian Anna & […]
Lookout Legends 4-H met on Sunday, November 9, at the Gilmanton American Legion for their monthly meeting. During the business portion of the meeting, new officers were elected. New officers are President Jorgia Serum, Vice President Robin Henthorn, Secretary Jensyn Serum, Treasurer Kaela Kraft, and Reporter Quinn Paulson. Afterwards, club members enjoyed the pizza party […]
Pepin County 4-H is excited to invite youth to join the Pepin/Buffalo Shooting Sports practices this winter! Details Location: Pepin Sportsman’s Club (N 100076 Sand Ridge Rd, Pepin, WI) When: Monday and Tuesday Evenings, January 12 – March 31, from 6:00 – 7:30 PM Cost: $10 (paid to the Pepin/Buffalo Shooting Sports Club) Who: Youth […]
The Hilltop Climbers 4-H group met at the George farm for a potluck and their September meeting on September 14th. New officers were elected for the 2025-2026 year. They also made 4-H themed signs to help promote 4-H and to attract new members; these will be placed throughout town at the beginning of October. They […]
Celebrating 4-H Record Books 4-H Records are an important tool for documenting and celebrating each member’s 4-H journey. They provide a space to reflect on the past year’s activities, set goals for the future, and realize not only how much has been accomplished, but more importantly, how much has been learned. This year, we’re proud […]
The Buffalo County 4-H Leaders’ Association elected new adult and youth officers on September 21, 2025. The new officer team will serve in their respective roles throughout the 2025-26 4-H year. President – Ashley Ellis; Youth President – Eli Sandberg; Vice-President – Patty George; Youth Vice-President – Marley Brommer; Secretary – Gennah Bremer; Youth Secretary […]
