Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Grandparent Support Group Position Posting:

Paid Volunteer Childcare Provider We are looking to create a qualified pool of 4 – 6 caregivers (adults, age 18 years and older) for one evening per month throughout the school year.  Any qualified applicant would be part of a team of professionals supervising and interacting with several children (ages 0 – 16 years) for […]

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Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: A Newsletter for Those who Preserve Food at Home (November/December 2023)

Pumpkins Galore! Pumpkin bread, muffins, soup, desserts and beverages are very popular in the fall and winter. Pumpkins technically are a type of squash in the Cucurbitaceae family, which includes cucumbers, melons and about 800 other “plant cousins.” They are botanically considered “fruits” even though some are used as vegetables on menus. Pumpkin and winter squash have […]

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“Fast Pitch” Event for Entrepreneurs

Do you have a game-changing business idea? Are you working on a business but could use an extra push? Well, here is your chance to pitch it and take it to the next level! Apply to compete in the Fast Pitch, one of six local pitch contests in the New North Pitch Series. Entrepreneurs selected […]

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2023 HCE Potluck, Annual Business Meeting, & Orphan Train Presentation

Invite some friends and join us for a potluck lunch, our annual business meeting, and a presentation by Sandy Toland from the Oshkosh Public Library about the Orphan Train, a part of Winnebago County history. Monday, October 9, 2023J.P. Coughlin Center: 625 E. County Rd. Y, Oshkosh12:00pm Potluck Lunch1:00pm Business Meeting2:00pm Presentation

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Introducing: Backyard Gardener training

Take the first step to become a Master Gardener by completing the Backyard Gardener training program. In this program, you will learn the essentials of horticulture to become a more successful and well-rounded gardener. You will not only gain practical gardening skills and techniques to grow healthy plants, but also learn the science behind “why” […]

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Holiday Hours

In celebration, we will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th. Our office will reopen with regular business hours on Wednesday, July 5th. The UW-Extension staff wishes everyone a safe and fun holiday celebration!

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