Washburn County – News and Posts

Fall Strong Bodies Class

Join us for strength training classes! These classes are designed for mid-life and older adults and include progressive resistance training, balance training, and flexibility exercises. Location: Spooner Health Classrooms, 1280 Chandler Dr., Spooner, WI Duration: 8 weeks (October 21 – December 18) Schedule: Twice weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays from 10:00 AM to 11:15 […]

4-H Open House

Washburn County 4-H invites you to their open house on Friday, October 9th from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Spooner Memorial Library. Come and learn about 4-H contests, events, and record books. Review the 4-H calendar, learn about our five community clubs. Get help re-enrolling in 4-HOnline and ask questions! Bonus you will […]

Wisconsin AmeriCorps Position open in Washburn County

If you or someone you know is looking to make an impact in our community, Washburn County has a 4-H AmeriCorps half-time position (900 hours) opening beginning January through August 2027. Please see the attached flyer and visit the Wisconsin 4-H AmeriCorps page for more details and application information. If you know someone who would be a […]

4-H Enrollment is Open

It’s time to enroll for the 2026-2027 4-H year! If you know what club you want to join and what projects you want to enroll in, you can enroll in 4-H through 4-H online at wi.4honline.com and complete the steps. If you’re not sure where to begin. Please contact Beth Rank at beth.rank@wisc.edu or Amy […]

Project Guide

Having a hard time selecting projects this year? Same Projects – New Names! 4-H Families, you know what time of year it is — time to pick projects for the 2026-27 4-H membership year starting Oct. 1! This year, we’re excited to share four brand-new resources to make it easier for 4-H youth to find their sparks […]

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!