Washburn County – News and Posts

TAI CHI Classes being offered

tai chi is an evidence-based, low-impact, slow-motion exercise that originated in China as a martial art.  It involves a series of gentle movements, physical postures, controlled breathing, and a meditative state of mind. Classes will be held two times a week for 8 weeks on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Spooner Agriculture Research Station in Spooner. Classes will begin August 4th thru September 25th.  Sign up using the link or scanning the QR Code provided on the attached flyer.

Walk with FoodWIse

Walk with FoodWIse will be starting Jun 10th – July 17th on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.  It will be held at the Shell Lake High School Track.  It will include lessons on how to eat well, prepare delicious foods, and be active on a budget.  Please register with the QR code on the flyer below.

Walk with FoodWIse Flyer.  Any questions please contact Lori Adrihan, FoodWIse Nutrition Educator at lori.adrihan@wisc.edu or call 715-635-4444.

Tri-County Dairy Promoters Dairy Poster Contest

The Tri-County Dairy Promoters are again sponsoring a Dairy Poster Contest to promote the Tri County Dairy Breakfast on June 14th from 6:30-10:30AM at the Washburn County Fairgrounds.  The poster must be submitted to the Washburn County Extension Office (304 2nd Street, Shell Lake, WI 54871) by June 2nd to be entered into the contest.   Contest rules are as follows:

Cloverbud Day Camp

Open to ALL youth who have completed K-2nd Grade!  4-H and community youth welcome.  Event will be held Tuesday, August 19th from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Hunt Hill Nature Center, N2384 Hunt Hill Rd., Sarona, WI.  Cost is $20 per person.  Scholarships are available if needed.  Registration opens June 15th.  http://wi.4honline.com

Cloverbud Day Camp Flyer

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!

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.

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