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!
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
Washburn County 4-H Cultural Arts Festival 2025
Event will be held Sunday, March 30, 2025 at the Shell Lake High School Commons Area from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Entry Deadline is Monday, March 17th. Continue reading for contest information and registration forms.
JOIN THE YOUTH IN GOVERNANCE PROGRAM!
The Washburn County Board of Supervisors welcomes youth in grades 9, 10 and 11 that live in Washburn County and/or attend school in Washburn County to apply to serve as youth representatives on the County Board and Committees. Please see the flyer for detailed information. If you have any questions please contact Emily Burger, Community Youth Development Educator at 715-416-8787 or at emily.burger@wisc.edu
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.
