Extension Washburn County

Extension Washburn County

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Community Youth

Community Youth Development Intentionally connects young people with community based organizations, including schools, colleges, universities, local government and nonprofits.

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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.

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What’s Happening at Extension Washburn Co!

Score My Shore Workshop

“Do you or anyone you know own waterfront property? Join us for our first workshop to learn how to “score your shore”. The Score My Shore tool is a shoreline evaluation tool that asks waterfront property owners questions about their lake or river property. In the end, you receive a “score” that gives you information […]

Improve your gardening skills with Extension!

Improve your gardening skills with Extension! Growing and Caring for Plants in Wisconsin:Foundations in GardeningRegister Now 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 […]

Free Airplane Rides!

EAA Chapter 631 will host Young Eagle flights for youths 8-17 (weather permitting) at theairports and dates listed below. Date Time Airport Location Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Vetterkind Field8306 270th Ave, New Auburn, WI 54757 Saturday, June 1, 2024 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Chetek645 Lakeview Dr., Chetek, WI 54728 […]

Passport to Summer Olympics

Summer 2024. Get ready little Olympians in Kindergarten to 2nd grade. Participate in fun activities all summer long with Barron, Burnett, Rusk, Sawyer and Washburn County 4-H! Pick up a Passport to the Summer Olympics at your local 4-H office starting June 1. Be sure to join us at any of the events listed on the flier to get a stamp on your passport! Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Register in 4-honline: https://2cloverbud.4honline.com

Passport to Summer Olympics Flier

Focus on Fathers!

Join fathers, father figures, and others in that role via Zoom to explore parenting topics and learn ways to strengthen your relationship with your child!

Badger Crop Connect Webinar!

Back for its fifth year, Badger Crop Connect begins on April 10 at 12:30 p.m. and continues every second and fourth Wednesday of each month through late October. Join UW–Madison researchers, Extension specialists and educators, and industry experts to learn more about the research, resources, and strategies that will help you optimize crop yield, quality, and profitability on your farm this year. Register for the series and sign up for email updates at go.wisc.edu/BadgerCropConnect