Washington County 4‑H youth recently took part in an exciting countywide STEM project that brought hands-on learning to life. As part of our ongoing commitment to helping young people discover their sparks, members welcomed a special guest—a local carpenter—who shared his passion for the skilled trades. Youth learned about the day‑to‑day realities of carpentry while […]

The 87th Washington County 4-H Celebration and Recognition Night celebrating the 2025 accomplishments of 4-H youth members and adult volunteers took place on January 10th, 2026. This event, held annually in the fall, was rescheduled to January as the Washington County Fair Park was under construction for lighting, tech, and facility upgrades.  Highlights of the […]

Washington County 4‑H is launching an exciting new STEM project designed to inspire curiosity and introduce young people to the world of science, technology, engineering, and math. This countywide effort gives youth the chance to explore STEM concepts through hands-on activities that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. The goal of the project is to help […]

On November 5, 2025, thirty-three 4-H members from Washington, Ozaukee, and Fond du Lac Counties traveled to UW–Madison for the annual Tri-County Science Expedition. This hands-on STEM adventure brings youth directly into university research spaces, giving them a chance to explore real science, meet experts, and envision themselves in future STEM careers. Throughout the day, […]

The statewide 4-H Fall Forum was held on Oct. 31-Nov 2, 2025 in Green Lake, WI. Fall Forum is an opportunity for youth and adult leaders to attend the statewide training weekend with county and state staff. It was planned by a team of youth and adult volunteers from the Wisconsin 4-H Leaders Council with […]