Extension Washburn County
How can we help?
Natural Resources
Educators provide support to members of local communities so that they can make informed decisions that protect our environment such as those impacting water quality, land conservation, sustainability, and more.
Agriculture
Established in 1909, University of Wisconsin-Madison’s first agricultural research station.
The Spooner Agricultural Research Station is the northernmost station and specializes in Agronomy and Horticulture crop production research.
4-H
Since 4-H started in the early 1900s, youth have learned by doing.
Through a variety of educational experiences, youth have the opportunity to become leaders, make decisions, and learn how to make their voices heard.
FoodWIse
FoodWIse advances healthy eating habits, active lifestyles and healthy community environments for families with limited incomes through nutrition education at the individual, community and systems levels.
Community Youth
Community Youth Development Intentionally connects young people with community based organizations, including schools, colleges, universities, local government and nonprofits.
Health and Well-Being
Health & Well-Being catalyzes positive change in Wisconsin communities to promote health and well-being. Our programs are focused on food and nutrition security, chronic disease prevention, mental health promotion, substance use prevention, and access to health care.
What’s Happening at Extension Washburn Co!
Ask Your Gardening Questions
🌱 Get ready for the gardening season!Join the Extension Horticulture Program online for Ask Your Gardening Question: LIVE, a free web series where you can connect directly with plant health experts from UW. The next session is scheduled for April 21 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, don’t miss out!
IT’S ALL FUN & GAMES
Washburn-Burnett-Douglas County 4-H Summer Camp 2025 will be held July 7-9th, 2025 at Luther Park Camp, 30376 Lakes Dr., Danbury, WI. Open to all youth ages 8-11. Cost is $140 and $70 camperships are available. If you enroll at 4-H online to become a member by April 7th you are eligible for a $70 campership fee per the Washburn County 4-H Funding Policy. Camp registration deadline is June 9th.
For questions contact Beth Rank at 608-347-6994 or at beth.rank@wisc.edu for any questions!
Washburn County Horse Project
Deadline for the Horse Project is May 1st! The Horse Project form must be completed for each horse or pony you have as your project animal to show at the Washburn County Fair. This form must be submitted with a copy of the horse’s current Coggin’s paper by May 1st to Kylie Bullion or Jenny Arnes. Along with the Horse Project form you must have one signature page per member.
Wisconsin 4-H Summer Academy
Start your Child’s Learning Journey. Open to youth grades 8-11. $600 per youth.
June 16-19, 2025
Register through 4Honline, registration opens March 17th.
For more info: https://go.wisc.edu/4hsummeracademy
FREE Virtual StrongBodies Class
Join us for the StrongBodies Program!
Dates: April 1 – June 25, 2025.
Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 – 10:20 a.m.
Register online: http://go.wisc.edu/gb1m1k
Join our Staff
We are looking for Jr. Counselors = Age 12-13 by 7/7/25 and Counselors Age = 14-18 by 7/7/25 for the Burnett-Douglas-Washburn 4-H Summer Staff. Camp Dates are July 7-9, 2025 at Luther Park in Danbury, Wisconsin. Apply Online Today. https://go.wisc.edu/t4r3sn
ENROLLING AS A PARTICIPANT IN 4-H ONLINE FOR AN EVENT
Follow the step by step directions to enroll as a participant for an event. If you are not enrolled in 4-H here is a link to also help you thru the process. Enrollment instructions
Digging Deeper
Join UW-Madison Extension Horticulture for these FREE online programs. Learn how to grow garlic, get started with composting and soil testing. The webinars are free but you must register to attend.
Our Office
Extension Washburn County
304 2nd St. Shell Lake, WI 54871
Phone: (715) 635-4444
Fax: (715) 257-4592
Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:00 AM- 4:30 PM
The office is closed all Major Holidays and the day after Thanksgiving.
