It’s that time of year! Some people are considering the No Mow May alternative while others are already trimming their lawn. Some people may be dealing with some other lawn issues as well. Some have dead spots in their lawn. There are other causes besides pets, so here is a posting from the Wisconsin Horticulture […]

Join us for a FREE 6-session We COPE Lunch and Learn Series, via Zoom, starting Mid-May! We COPE (Connecting with Our Positive Emotions) is an evidence-based program that helps adults cope with both short- and long-term stress. This program has been shown to reduce stress and symptoms of depression, increase positive affect, and improve health behaviors.  […]

This spring offers an amazing opportunity to experience the rare emergence of periodical cicadas in Wisconsin. Please join us for a free online program on Wednesday, May 15, from noon to 1:00 PM. The presentation will be given by PJ Liesch, Director of the UW Insect Diagnostic Lab. Learn about the biology and life cycle […]

Help expand 4-H programs with new partners.  Work with amazing youth, volunteers, & families.  Service starts May 28 and finishes on or before August 23$5K Living Allowance distributed every 2 weeks$1956 Seagall Education grant upon completion Send your resume & cover letter to rachel.hartbrinson@wisc.edu Applications due by April 24

The Strong Bodies Spring 2024 session begins April 9 and runs through June 27. Strong Bodies has been shown to increase strength, muscle mass, and bone density. Classes are held twice weekly and include progressive resistance training, balance training, and flexibility exercises.

Wisconsin’s 1st annual CEC Conference will be held in Platteville May 30-31, 2024! Please mark your calendars for this ESO informational conference where you can network with community champions from around the state, gain new technical skills for promoting entrepreneurship and take in the beautiful southwest Wisconsin area. 

This month’s ‘Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe’ newsletter features the answer to “Can I use my ceramic cooktop stove when canning?” The July-August “Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe” is courtesy of the North Central Food Safety Extension Network. The July-August “Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe” is courtesy of the North Central Food […]

There are many exciting workshops coming up that are being offered by UW-Madison Division of Extension.

ATTENTION PRIVATE APPLICATORS Do you know your Private Applicator Certification expiration date? County Extension Offices will no longer be sending you a letter alerting you of when your certification expires. Please be aware that you are going to have to be responsible for knowing this. When is my Expiration Date? Please check your card to […]

Need your pressure canner tested for the upcoming food preservation season? Pressure Canner testing is available Monday through Friday during our office hours of 8:00-4:30. There is no charge to have your canner tested. We are sorry, but we no longer rent pressure canners. If you have any questions please contact our office at 715-839-4712. […]