We teach, learn, lead and serve, connecting people with the University of Wisconsin, and engaging with them in transforming lives and communities.
Sign up for the 4-H Summer Camp August 2-4th which will be held at Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary in Sarona, WI 2nd-8th Grade: August 2-3rd, 2022 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (breakfast & lunch provided) K-3rd Grade: August 4th, 2022 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (lunch provided) Cost for Washburn County youth is $12.00 per […]
Read More...
Bring your family to Lakeland Family Resource Center to join the FoodWIse program in discussing ways kiddos can help in the kitchen and enjoy trying new foods. Each lesson includes conversation, a hands-on recipe activity, and a tasting. The Family Kitchen: Safe, appropriate tasks for kids in the kitchen Thursday, June 23, 10:00 AM Hack […]
Read More...
Are you raising a relative child? We would love to welcome you to our Relatives as Parents group. This program is a partnership with Lakeland Family Resources Center and Extension Washburn County. Each month we provide a FREE breakfast meeting with a new topic and an opportunity to connect and support each other. Currently these […]
Read More...
Self-care is NOT selfish it is critical to well-being. Join us for our next series of WeCOPE (Connecting with our Positive Emotions). This interactive program helps adults cope with stress and difficult times. This research and evidence-informed program has been shown to reduce stress and symptoms of depression, increase positive affect, and improve healthy behaviors. […]
Read More...
NEW In-Person Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) class opportunity AND Registry credit NOW available for childcare providers! Beginning on May 10th parents and caregivers of children ages 0-12 will have an opportunity to attend the Positive Parenting Program sessions in-person at Lakeland Family Resource Center during the 6:00-7:30 p.m. class time. Both the 9:00-10:30 a.m. […]
Read More...
As costs are rising, we are all experiencing tighter budgets and finding ourselves making challenging financial decisions. UW-Madison Extension Financial Security Program Manager – Jenny Abel, has put together a great tip sheet to help us all cope with rising costs which includes valuable additional resources. Coping with rising costs fact sheet
Read More...
Upcoming Parents Forever classes are being offered via Zoom due to COVID-19. The reduced fee is $20 which includes a Parent Handbook. All classes will be held from 6-9 p.m. The next class dates are: May 19th, 2022 July 18th, 2022 September 19th, 2022 November 14th, 2022 Parents Forever courses meet the requirement for county […]
Read More...
The COVID-19 pandemic can make it challenging to maintain a physically active lifestyle. For all of us, regular physical activity is important for staying healthy. Compared to just sitting around most of the time, moderate-intensity physical activity is associated with better immune function. It can also reduce feelings of stress and anxiety (which many of us […]
Read More...
Join us for Badger Talks LIVE… a Facebook Live series intended to pleasantly distract, help you cope and stay engaged during these challenging times. This virtual talk will take place on the UW Connects Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/UWConnects/live Badger Talks features over 350 UW- Madison faculty and staff who are available to give talks virtually around Wisconsin. We […]
Read More...
The coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is impacting households, communities, and businesses. A new national survey shows that 1 in 5 households in the US have already had their income cut or stopped altogether. Click here for frequently asked questions that highlight some common financial challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The answer […]
Read More...