All youth planning to show Cats at the Dane County Fair must follow the 4-H Cat Project Area education requirements and attend at least ONE approved education event listed below. Check the 4-H Education Calendar links below for the most up to date information.
This is a purrrrrfect opportunity to learn about Cats! Our youth leaders have organized some fun, interactive activities for you. No need to bring your furry friend. These meetings are open to all 4-H members interested in learning more about cats. These are in-person meetings for youth in grades K-13. An adult is required to attend with youth in grades K-5. No fee or need to pre-register for these meetings.
Each meeting will include a brief presentation by youth leaders on a cat curriculum-related topic and discussions about how to turn cat knowledge into a vet science project.
*Meeting topics TBD and subject to change based on speaker availability
- 1/12/25 - Cat Project 101 – 1:00pm at 4-H Office (5201 Fen Oak, Madison) – Curious about the ins and outs of the cat project? Join us for our first meeting: Cat Project 101. The hour will be filled with cat health info, ideas about potential community service projects, Vet Science fair entry ideas, and the beginnings of personal cat goals for the year. It will be cat-tastic! (Humans only.)
- 2/2/25 - Underdog Rescue Presentation – 1:00pm at 4-H Office (5201 Fen Oak, Madison) – Participants will learn hot tips on cat care from a long-time cat foster parent, including strategies for effective socialization and problem solving problem behaviors! Participants will also learn about the cat fostering program at Underdog Rescue, including the organization's mission and what it's like to work with them.
- 3/9/25 - Topic TBD – 1:00pm at 4-H Office (5201 Fen Oak, Madison) – Information to come
- 4/6/25 - Topic TBD – 1:00pm at 4-H Office (5201 Fen Oak, Madison) – Information to come
- 6/1/25 - Topic TBD – 1:00pm at 4-H Office (5201 Fen Oak, Madison) – Information to come