Washburn County – News and Posts

Strong People StrongBodies

Join us for strength training classes in person at the Shell Lake Public Library. These classes are designed for mid-life and older adults and include progressive resistance training, balance training, and flexibility exercises. Classes are twice weekly for 8 weeks, led by Washburn County Extension Educators. The classes will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from […]

Walk with FoodWIse

Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. for a progressive walking program, lessons about nutrition and how to fuel your body. There will be a guided warm-up and cool-down. We will meet at the Spooner Memorial Library and our first walk will be June 23rd. If you can’t make all […]

Ready to Trade Snowballs for S’mores?

We’ve got some details to warm up those winter blues! Mark your calendars. Explore your sparks at our 4-H Summer Camps. Share what brings you joy. 4-H Camp | July 6-8 | ages 8-11. Registration is open: https://b-d-w4-hcamp26.4honline.com/ Outpost Camp |August 18-20 | ages 12-19. Campers do not have to be 4-H members to participate. Registration opens soon. […]

4-H Enrollment is Open

It’s time to enroll for the 2025-2026 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 2025-26 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!

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.