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June 2026
June 2026
Hello From April
Hello From April
Happy Dairy Month! 🐄🐐
This is the month that signals to me that summer is here because everywhere I go, businesses are offering free cheese, milk, or ice cream. 🍦🧀🥛
My husband, Paul, and I took a short trip over Memorial Day weekend. You can see us in the photo shown here. If you can be the first to specifically identify where we are, you will receive a 4-H swag prize package. Call or email me with your answer. 📸
I am very excited to welcome our new 4-H support staff member here in Pierce County. Welcome, Izzi! She has already done a great job updating the newsletter and has moved it forward in ways I had been working toward.
Please take time to explore every part of the newsletter. At the beginning of each month, we will email the new newsletter, and it will also be posted on the website.
There are many opportunities to learn something new this summer, including day camps and workshops. Please also watch your mail for invitations to upcoming events.
We did receive a very limited number of 4-H fair books at the 4-H/Extension office. All of them are now gone because 4-H club leaders were quick to respond. If you still need one, please check with your club leader first, and if they do not have any left, you can stop at the fair office to pick one up.
I hope everyone is getting into their fair projects and spending time working with their animals and finishing up project work. This is the busy part of the year, but also one of the best parts. I am looking forward to seeing everything come together at the fair and celebrating what our youth have accomplished.
Keep your clover strong. 🍀April
Hello From Izzi!
Hello From Izzi!
Hi Everyone!
My name is Izzi Mielrosse, and I am thrilled to be back in the 4-H world as the 4-H Outreach Support Associate for Pierce and St. Croix Counties.
I’m a third-generation 4-H’er from Waushara County, and 4-H played a huge role in shaping who I am today. It gave me confidence, strengthened my leadership skills, and helped me discover many of my passions. During my time in 4-H, I was heavily involved in the state arts programs, including Arts Camp and Drama Company. Some of my favorite projects were showing cats, scrapbooking, and photography. Those experiences also inspired me to pursue photography, which eventually led me to start my own photography business.
I graduated from UW–River Falls with a degree in Communications and minors in Psychology and Dance. I currently live in Ellsworth with my husband, our four cats, and two turtles. We love camping in our converted truck camper, traveling whenever we can, and spending time gardening—especially growing native flowers and our own food. Around the holidays, we’re known for going all out with decorations! I also coach gymnastics and acro at River Falls Gymnastics Club.
A fun fact about me: when my husband and I got married, we created our own last name by combining parts of each of our last names into one new name!
I’m so excited to meet all of you and to help make a positive impact in the lives of young people through 4-H.
PIERCE COUNTY STAFF
PIERCE COUNTY STAFF
April Daniels - 4-H Program Educator
april.daniels@wisc.edu | 715.293.3674
Izzi Mielrosse - 4-H Outreach Support Associate
izzi.mielrosse@wisc.edu | 715.629.3350
Kari Weiss - Area 5 Director
Kari.weiss@wisc.edu | 715.410.4346
Madeline Nelson - 4-H Intern
HAVE YOU MOVED?
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Find Pierce County 4-H on Social Media!
Find Pierce County 4-H on Social Media!
OFFICE HOURS & ADDRESS
OFFICE HOURS & ADDRESS
UW - Madison Extension Pierce County Office
432 W. Main Street
PO Box 69
Courthouse Annex
Ellsworth, WI 54011
715-273-6781
https://pierce.extension.wisc.edu/
Office Hours
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
9:00 - 4:00
Friday Closed
Open Window Times:
**Starting June 9th**
**Check calendar for updates**
Mondays & Tuesdays
11:00 - 1:00pm
Wednesdays
2:30pm - 4:30pm
We are often out of the office for community work, training, and meetings. To avoid unnecessary trips, please call the Extension Office ahead of time to make sure someone is available to assist you. If you’re dropping something off, use the drop box.
Project/Group Information
Project/Group Information
Pierce County 4-H Calendar
Pierce County 4-H Calendar
Pierce County 4-H Events & News
Pierce County 4-H Events & News
4-H Softball
4-H Softball
River Falls Parade Volunteers
River Falls Parade Volunteers
Parade registration: Parade Participant Sign Up
General parade information and waiver link: River Falls Days Parade Information & Waiver
All participants must sign a waiver prior to or at lineup. Waiver details are on the Chamber website.
Questions: Fran Wayne, 715-495-2277 or franmwayne@gmail.com.
Western Wisconsin 4-H Golf Classic
Western Wisconsin 4-H Golf Classic
Golf teams - If you golf, or know someone who does, encourage them to sign up as a team using the link here.
Hole Sponsors - Sponsorships range from $300-$3,000. More information can be found in the link below
Raffle Baskets - We are asking each club to donate a basket for the silent raffle. More information was sent to club leaders & below
Silent Auction Baskets
Silent Auction Baskets
Golf-Themed Baskets Due June 3
Golf-Themed Baskets Due June 3
Fair-Themed Baskets Due Aug. 5
Fair-Themed Baskets Due Aug. 5
Listen up, Pierce County 4-H clubs!
It’s time to get creative and craft a fabulous silent auction basket for either the Northwest Golf Tournament on June 8 or the County Fair on August 13-16.
Drop off your masterpieces at the Pierce County Extension office, but don't forget to give a quick ring to ensure someone’s there to welcome your baskets!
America's 250th Birthday Day Camp
America's 250th Birthday Day Camp
👉 Register by June 17th using the link!
Day camp for Kindergarten - 3rd Grade!
4-H Cloverbud Exploration Day Camp
4-H Cloverbud Exploration Day Camp
👉 Register by June 1 using the link!
We're Looking for Counselors Grades 8-12!
Save the Date!
Save the Date!
Cloverbud Newsletters
Cloverbud Newsletters
Find all the Cloverbud newsletters here
2025 Pierce County Plat Books
2025 Pierce County Plat Books
The plat book is a fundraiser for Pierce County 4-H — proceeds support youth development programs and activities throughout the county.
Beyond Ready
Beyond Ready
Artificial intelligence is rapidly shaping the world around us, and young people have an opportunity to begin exploring it now.
Participants build foundational knowledge of AI while exploring how it is used in everyday life. Along the way, they develop problem-solving skills, grow their confidence with technology, and begin to see how innovation connects to real-world applications.
Click the image for more details and to use the link for Pierce County!
Monthly Club Highlight
Monthly Club Highlight
Each month, we plan to highlight a club or two on some of the amazing things that your club is doing!
Each month, we plan to highlight a club or two on some of the amazing things that your club is doing!
Pierce County 4-H Clubs
Pierce County 4-H Clubs
To find a club or get more information, please visit the general club page or contact Pierce County Extension for help
4-H Shout Out
4-H Shout Out
Each Month we would love to shout out 1 or 2 4-H members, volunteers, or leaders who really go above and beyond. If you have someone you'd like to shout out, please submit it below!
Each Month we would love to shout out 1 or 2 4-H members, volunteers, or leaders who really go above and beyond. If you have someone you'd like to shout out, please submit it below!
Have someone awesome you want to shout out who truly demonstrates what 4-H really is? Submit your shout out through the link below
The Youth Leaders Life
The Youth Leaders Life
Each month, we will highlight an Ambassador or a youth leader to talk a little bit about what they do & what they are excited about in 4-H.
Each month, we will highlight an Ambassador or a youth leader to talk a little bit about what they do & what they are excited about in 4-H.
State 4-H Events
State 4-H Events
Check out the awesome state events happening this summer!
Check out the awesome state events happening this summer!
Statewide 4-H Volunteer Awards
Statewide 4-H Volunteer Awards
Do you know an outstanding volunteer in your club or county? Nominate them for the Wisconsin 4-H Volunteer Awards! There are three categories - Emerging Volunteer (1-5 years of service), Outstanding Club Leader, and Outstanding Project Leader. Nominations open May 1st in 4-H Online, and close on August 1st. Application details are available at
Arts Camp 2026 Oct 2-4 at Upham Woods
Arts Camp 2026 Oct 2-4 at Upham Woods
Arts Camp is a program for middle schoolers wanting to explore the expressive arts in a weekend camp program. Arts Camp is open to all 4-Hers in grades 6-8. Registration will be open form August 1 to August 31 or until the program reaches it's capacity (80 campers). The cost was $150 last year and should be similar this year.
Learn more on the 4-H State Events Page
Save the Date!
Save the Date!
Volunteer Opportunties
Volunteer Opportunties
Among Friends is a social program for people with dementia that meets on Tuesdays & Thursdays. This gives their caregivers a break while we are together—talking, exercising, listening to music, doing crafts & more.
Community Events
Community Events
Fair Information
Fair Information
Fair Forms and information can be found here https://www.co.pierce.wi.us/departments/fair/forms.php#outer-72
Monthly Club Activity
Monthly Club Activity
Blanket Stand
Blanket Stand
Equipment Needed: Blanket
Spread out a blanket; the whole group gets on the blanket so that no arms or legs are touching the ground off the blanket. If the group completes this, everyone gets off & folds the blanket in half. Repeat the above process for as long as possible.
What is your Club's record? How many times did your blanket get folded?
Pierce County 4-H Care to Share
Pierce County 4-H Care to Share
Do you have something to share with Pierce 4-H? Do you have an idea, complaint, a positive thing to share? Use this form!
Copies available at the Pierce County Extension Office as well.
Newsletter Submissions
Newsletter Submissions
Submissions for the next month's POST should be made via the google form by the 21st of the month before you want items in the POST.
POST/Newsletter Submission Form
Questions or Issues please contact Izzi - izzi.mielrosse@wisc.edu
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