Iron County Wisconsin 4-H

06/23/2026

Iron County 4-H silent auction donation collection is underway. 🍀After raising over $5,000 last year, we’re gearing up for the 2026 Iron County Fair—and we need your help! Proceeds directly fund local youth leadership, camps, supplies, and more.

Want to donate? We are gratefully accepting items, gift baskets, or gift cards valued at $25+. All donors will be featured in our fair promos and social media!

👉 How to give: Check out the donation letter in the comments, or contact Rebecca Holm at [email protected] / 715-561-2695.

Thank you for supporting our youth! ❤️

06/23/2026

Last week, our Summer Assistant, Eva Krall, teamed up with the Hurley School District Kid’s Club students for some seriously delicious hands-on programming!

Here is a look at what our awesome groups cooked up:

The Younger Group: Celebrated the season by building edible palm tree scenes! They engineered their tropical masterpieces using bananas for trunks, grape halves for leaves, mandarin oranges for the ground, and a little bit of plain yogurt as their "glue." 🌴

The Older Group: Stepped into the kitchen science lab to make their own homemade butter! Using just heavy whipping cream, salt, a 16 oz jar, and a lot of muscle power, they shook their way to a tasty reward. The best part? Getting to taste-test their creation on Ritz crackers afterward! 🧈

Huge thanks to Eva for planning such creative, engaging (and tasty!) activities for the kids. It’s safe to say everyone left with full bellies and new skills!

📸 Photo credit: Hurley Kid's Club staff

06/22/2026

FYI!

Please note the limited hours and closures for the upcoming holiday. 🇺🇸

Thursday, July 2: County Clerk, Treasurer, Register of Deeds, UW-Extension, Veterans Services, Zoning, and Public Health offices close at 11:30 AM. All other offices will be open until 4:00 pm.

Friday, July 3: ALL COUNTY BUILDINGS, INCLUDING THE COURTHOUSE WILL BE CLOSED.

Have a safe and happy holiday!

06/22/2026

Check out our June E-newsletter, which is packed with valuable information, upcoming events, helpful resources, and exciting updates relevant to our area.

👀 View the e-newsletter here: https://t.e2ma.net/webview/xf4xil/fc628ee3e43609bcf92141ab2a61ff67

✍️ If you would like to get these updates directly in your inbox each month, be sure to join our mailing list today: https://iron.extension.wisc.edu/join-our-mailing-list/

06/22/2026

Want a great way to start your week? Check out the 2026 Iron County Fair Schedule, available on our website — ironcountyfairwi.net — now! 🎉

We’ve got a packed line up for our 99th year, and we can’t wait to see you there — July 30 to Aug. 2 in Saxon, WI! 🎡

06/18/2026

Attention 4-H'ers! 🐝 Local bee keeper, Judy Sim has graciously invited our 4-H'ers to a unique, hands-on educational beekeeping meeting at her residence! It's the perfect opportunity to learn directly from local experts for possible entomology or agriculture projects.

What to expect:

🐝 Live Hive Viewing & Frame Inspections: Watch beekeepers pull frames to check the colony's progress up close!

🐝 Education & Discussion: Ask questions and learn all about seasonal beekeeping.

📅 Event Details:

When: Sunday, June 28 at 3:00 PM
Where: E5962 Airport Road, Ironwood, MI 49938

Judy needs a headcount for space and snacks, so please let us know you're coming.

Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/KbVdMAS4pRGAttye6

06/16/2026

Today, AmeriCorps Member Ashley Basso led a fantastic day of garden programming with the Hurley School Kid’s Club!

She had two incredible groups of young gardeners join in on the fun:

🌱 12:00 – 1:00 PM: Twenty-nine K-3rd graders

🌱 1:00 – 2:00 PM: Fifteen 4th & 5th graders

Both groups kicked off their hour by watering the plant beds, then got creative painting signs for the fruits and vegetables they are planting. Spelling guides and picture cards helped guide their masterpieces!

Each session wrapped up with fresh apples, water, and a thorough cleanup—including hand washing, sanitizer, and tick checks. 🧼🐜

Thank you to Saint Maud’s for donating the wood for the signs.

06/16/2026

Way to go Starr! Can't wait to hear how it went. 🍀❤️🖤🤍

This week one of our club members, Starr, is taking part in the 4-H summer academy down in UW-Madison. Members pick a track that interests them such as agriculture, baking, science, artificial intelligence, civic leadership, health & wellness etc.
Starr has chosen the voyage exploratory track which will include agriculture, gaming, & science !