Extension Winnebago County COVID-19 Update
Extension Staff are following guidelines from Wisconsin Department of Health Services, UW-Madison, and federal agencies to limit the contagion risk to our staff, volunteers, program participants, and the community at large…

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4-H Announcements 7-16-21

From the desk of Dana Berger, 4-H Program Educator Hello 4-H Families! Here are this week’s updates… SIGN UP FOR THE 4-H SPOTLIGHT STAGE Have a special talent or project you’d like to share on the stage? Sign up for the 4-H Spotlight Stage on Saturday, August 7th from 2-5 PM. What types of acts are […]

Extension Connection: Join Us for 15 Minutes of Wellness Designed for YOU!

Focus on your overall wellness and develop a positive framework to start your day. July 7 – September 3, 2021 Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 8:30am – 8:45am (Attend ANY or ALL of these sessions!) REGISTER HERE to stay up to date on this opportunity! Join Zoom Meeting HERE: Meeting ID: 996 0648 1361 Passcode: 4321 […]

Food Preservation Recipes

Are you looking for recipes for preserving food? Check out https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/safefood/recipes/ for recipes for preserving your harvest (downloading & printing is available)!

4-H Announcements 6-30-21

From the desk of Dana Berger, 4-H Program Educator Hello 4-H Families! Here are this week’s updates… JULY / AUGUST NEWSLETTER IS OUT! Visit: https://winnebago.extension.wisc.edu/4h/newsletters/ A copy will be mailed to you. The 2021 4-H/Winnebago County Fair Guide will be out within the next couple weeks. A copy of this will also be mailed to […]

4-H Announcements 6-25-21

From the desk of Dana Berger, 4-H Program Educator Hello 4-H Families! Here are this week’s updates… JULY / AUGUST NEWSLETTER IS OUT! Visit 4-H Newsletters The 2021 4-H/Winnebago County Fair Guide will be out soon! Check next week. ONLY 5 DAYS LEFT TO SIGN UP FOR… CLOVERBUD CAMP 2021 Youth in grades K-2: Embrace Your […]

Compassionate Care: In-Person Interactions (the Other Perspective)

Last week we shared a perspective on those who are feeling positive about reengaging people face-to-face. What if you are not feeling the positive boost of energy and instead are feeling rushed into the next normal? How do you find balance between your needs and the outside pressures to be in-person? Things to Consider: Spend […]

Become a Mental Health First Aider!

FREE Virtual Opportunity! First Aiders will complete a 2-hour, self-paced online class, and then participate in a 6-hour, instructor-led Zoom Meeting. Sign up for one of the following: July 14, 2021 August 6, 2021 September 20, 2021 October 6, 2021 November 8, 2021 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Register at: tinyurl.com/UW21MHFA MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID […]

4-H Announcements 6-18-21

From the desk of Dana Berger, 4-H Program Educator Hello 4-H Families! Here are this week’s updates… CLOVERBUD CAMP 2021 Youth in grades K-2: Embrace Your Wild Side! July 19th, 2021 Join us for Cloverbud Camp 2021 at Menominee Park! We will be doing crafts, singing songs, touring the Menominee Park Zoo, playing games and learning […]

Compassionate Care: In-Person Interactions

Have you experienced extra positive energy when interacting in-person with someone? That’s a major benefit of face-to-face time together. We are in a transition process—entering into our next normal—and with self-care and self-acceptance your in-person interactions will begin to feel normal again. Things to Consider: Notice when you need a positive emotional boost from face-to-face […]

Virtual Town Hall for Youth and Families: COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Ages 12 and Older

Get back to more of what you’ve been missing Anyone 12 years of age or older can now get a COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 vaccines are a safe and effective tool to prevent illness from the COVID-19 virus. Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 helps protect our family, friends, and communities from getting sick. Join us for a […]