Washburn County – News and Posts

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

2024 Garden and Landscape Q&A

The Ask the Experts: Monthly Garden and Landscape Q&A Series begins Monday, January 22, 1:00-2:00 PM. 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. To learn more and register: https://bit.ly/47zheec.

Burnett & Washburn Counties 4-H Project Day

Please take a moment to go check out the upcoming 4-H Project Day event happening on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at the Siren High School from 1:00-4:30pm. Registration will be open until January 4th or until sessions fill up. For the best selection, visit: https://JanProjectDay.4honline.com and sign up right away. Because of the work of Amy […]

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