Dunn County 4-H News: February 2026

There is a lot happening with Dunn County 4-H!

It has been a busy month for our 4-H Youth.  First, they had a chance to shine at UW-Stout 4-H STEM Days when they made Lithophane Light Boxes.  The instructors at UW-Stout’s “Fab Lab” demonstrated to the group how to 3D print photographs and laser cut wood pieces to make their boxes.  Plus, they gave the 4-H’ers a chance to do some soldering on their own.

Dunn County 4-H youth showcasing their lithophane boxes made during UW-Stout STEM Days. L-R: Brookson Krahn, Ben Maves, Bennett Krashbaum. / Photo by Zachary Rozmiarek

Then, the Dunn County 4-H Youth did an outstanding job at the Tri-County (Dunn, Chippewa and Eau Claire) 4-H and Demonstration Festival held at the Elk Mound High School on January 31. We couldn’t have been more pleased with the efforts the 4-H Youth put into their presentations and we are grateful to be able to collaborate with the Elk Mound School District to allow us to use their facilities for these events.

Dunn County 4-H youth at the Speaking and Demonstration Festival. L-R: Noah Walz, Ben Dietsche, Abigail Dietsche, Lydia Dietsche (front), Jackson Walz, Charlotte Walz, Roxanne Walz. / Photo by Zachary Roxmiarek.

We are looking forward to the Tri-County Performing Arts Festival also held at the Elk Mound High School on March 7th where 4-H Youth will showcase their music and dramatic abilities.

We are delighted to offer the “Around the World in 80 Minutes” Spring Break Program to all Dunn County Youth in grades K-4. At it, youth will make suitcases, get passports and "Travel" to different places around the world making instruments, doing crafts, and playing games! 

To accommodate different spring breaks in the county, we plan to hold the same morning program on two dates.  In Menomonie, it will be on March 18, and in Colfax, at the Colfax Library on March 31. Both sessions are from 10:30 a.m. to noon. 

Registration for Dunn County 4-H members opened on February 1st.  Registration for non-4-H members will open on February 10th. Registration for both sessions will close on March 9th. The sessions are limited to 20 youth, so sign up soon! 

Featured Dunn County 4-H Group – Willing Workers

The Willing Workers 4-H Club is one of the largest 4-H clubs in Dunn County. They typically meet every second Sunday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at their clubhouse in Irvington, although times may change in the Spring and Summer due to 4-H softball and the horse project ride nights. The leaders strive to keep everyone involved as much as possible.

Willing Workers 4-H Club with items collected for a food drive. / submitted photo

The club members enjoy participating in the Dunn County Fair in photography, beef, dairy, swine, foods and nutrition projects, and more. Some of their members’ favorite events are 4-H Battle of the Clubs, Christmas for Kids and roadside clean-up. If you are interested in joining and would like to learn more about the Willing Workers 4-H club, please reach out to one of its club leaders, Amanda Hansen at 715-790-7644, Shelly Stoeklen at 715-309-8700, or Leslie Schmidt at 715-505-0719.

If you live in Dunn County and don’t want to miss out on future 4-H activities, join Dunn County 4-H today by calling Zachary Rozmiarek at 715-232-1636. To see more of our activities, visit our Facebook page.

Leaders aren’t born.  They’re grown. 

4-H – For You – For Me – For Fun – For Life 

Ann Lee - Dunn County 4-H Assistant