Create Your Own LEGO Dinosaur at Roar & Build!

Event Title: Roar & BuildDate & Time: June 29, 3-4pm, Location: Bloomer Library (1519 17th Ave, Bloomer, WI 54724) Get ready for a fun and interactive afternoon at the Bloomer Library on June 29 from 3-4 PM! This hands-on Dino LEGO building program is perfect for all ages, allowing participants to unleash their creativity as they […]

Increase in Wisconsin Salmonella Infection Reports Linked to Backyard Poultry

Each spring and summer, the United States typically experiences a multistate outbreak of salmonellosis associated with exposure to backyard poultry (BYP). Since March 1, 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has linked 17 salmonellosis cases among Wisconsin residents to this year’s backyard poultry multistate outbreak. Backyard poultry, like chickens and ducks, can […]

Seeking Summer Camp Lifeguards!

Chippewa County 4‑H is seeking individuals to serve as Lifeguards at our four day Summer Camp program in June! Location: Chippewa County 4‑H Summer Camp at WFU Kamp Kenwood  Dates: June 22–25, 2026 Position Type: Short-term, stipend position Position Overview Chippewa County 4‑H is seeking certified lifeguards to support aquatic and waterfront activities during 4‑H […]

Become a Stream Monitor

Come join our friends in Land Conservation and Forest Management and become a Stream Monitor! 🌊🌿 📅Saturday, May 30📍Cadott School Forest✅ Registration is required: https://wav.extension.wisc.edu/events/baseline-stream-monitoring-training-cadott/ If you or a friend have a stream running through your property and would like to learn more about what’s in it and how healthy it is, this is the […]

Show & Tell, 4‑H Style: Stuffed Animal Show for Cloverbuds!

4-H Stuffed Animal ShowJuly 10, 2026 at 5:30pmNorthern Wisconsin State Fair | Custer Coliseum Calling all Cloverbuds! Join Chippewa County 4‑H for the first annual Stuffed Animal Show at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair. Youth will practice basic animal‑showing skills by presenting a favorite stuffed animal in a fun, low‑pressure, non‑competitive environment. Friday, July 10 […]

4‑H Snack Bar Volunteers Needed!

Hello, Chippewa County, 4-H Members, Volunteers, Alumni & Supporters,  Get ready to dive into some fun and fundraising at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair! The 4-H Snack Bar is the place to be to support all the awesome Chippewa County 4-H clubs and activities you love. It’s a bustling hub of delicious treats and friendly […]

Tools to Better Manage Nitrogen

As of early April of 2026, commercial nitrogen (N) fertilizer prices have increased by approximately 30% since the fall of 2025. Fortunately, there are management choices farmers can make to provide efficient use of N inputs and minimize negative financial impacts of this sudden price increase. 1. Identify a cost-effective N rate University of Wisconsin […]

Volunteers shining bright in Chippewa County 4-H

Thank You, 4‑H Volunteers! As Volunteer Appreciation Week comes to an end, Jordan and the entire Chippewa County 4‑H staff want to pause and say a heartfelt thank you to the incredible volunteers who help make our 4‑H program shine brighter every day. 4‑H would not be possible without the time, talent, and care of […]

Cook, Learn, and Create at Summer 4‑H Foodie

4-H Foodie July 30, August 13, August 20 & August 27 at 4:30-6:00pmMarket on River (128 W River St Ste 103, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729) Join us for Summer 4-H Foodie, offered in collaboration with the Wisconsin Farmers Union and River Street Kitchen, for a hands-on kitchen experience led by professional chef Michelle Thiede. Participants […]

Registration is now open for Discover Wisconsin!

Chippewa County 4-H is embarking on an exciting new adventure! Youth in grades 5–8 (as of October 2025) are invited to travel with us to eastern Wisconsin, exploring destinations in Green Bay, Door County, and beyond. This hands-on travel experience gives youth the opportunity to DISCOVER Wisconsin’s history, culture, and unique places while learning and […]

Pop-Up in the Park

Save the Date! We’re popping up in parks around the community with our friends at the Chippewa Falls Public Library. Hope to see you there! Pop-Up in the Parks Schedule:6/11 – LC Stanley Park (Terril & Dwight St.)6/18 – Alexander McBean (Marshall St. & Grand Ave.)7/13 – Ball & Knight (Loffler Court – West Hill)7/20 […]

Planning AHEAD – Bloomer

💜 Planning AHEAD: A 3-Session Course on End-of-Life Planning Have you thought about putting your plans in place to make things easier for your loved ones? Planning AHEAD is designed to guide you through important end-of-life decisions in a supportive and practical way. This free, three-session course will cover topics including:✔️ Getting Started✔️ Handling Financial […]