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!

Washburn/Burnett Counties 4-H Project Day

Coming up Saturday, November 9th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Shell Lake High School. Open to all youth 5 year old Kindergarten and up. (4-H membership not required).  Continue reading to see the flyer with the projects offered and registration information.

 

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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

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Improve your gardening skills with Extension!

Level up your gardening skills with research-based horticulture methods! Growing and Caring for Plants in Wisconsin: Foundations in Gardening is an online, learn-at-your-own-pace course that teaches practical gardening skills plus the knowledge of why they work. This course runs Sept. 8-Dec. 7, 2024.

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Ask the Experts: Monthly Garden and Landscape Q&A Series

The Ask the Experts: Monthly Garden and Landscape Q&A Series begins Monday, January 22, 2024 and continue until December 16, 2024. These sessions allow you to ask questions about your trees and shrubs, garden vegetables and ornamentals, and lawn. Whether it’s about plant diseases, pesky insects, or the selection and general care of plants in and around your home, our seasoned experts will provide insightful answers. 

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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.

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