Planning AHEAD (Oconto)
Planning AHEAD is a 7-week program that helps you make important end-of-life decisions so your loved ones won’t have to face them alone. Topics include getting started with planning, handling financial changes, creating advance medical and legal directives, estate planning, exploring choices in end-of-life care, documenting your final wishes, and understanding the grief process.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Aging. Personal Finances. County: Oconto. Contact Name: Katie Daul. Contact Email: katie.daul@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-834-6848.
Monday, November 3, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Emplify Health by Bellin Fitness Center
Room 201
1201 Park Ave, Oconto.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Rent Smart (virtual) - Oconto
Make renting a great experience for you!
What you will learn: Planning for and meeting monthly expenses, Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing, How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants, Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Oconto. Contact Name: Katie Daul.
Monday, November 3, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
online via Zoom.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Houseplant Essentials
Growing houseplants has a lot of benefits, especially for our well-being. But it’s so frustrating when they don't look their best! Let’s get together and talk about your houseplants. We’ll go through the essentials of what houseplants (including holiday gift plants) need, common problems, and tips to get your plants back into shape!
Optional: Do you have a houseplant that doesn't look so good? Bring it with you and we will figure out how to make it thrive!
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Free Events. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Jefferson. Contact Name: Julie Hill. Contact phone: 2627414958. Contact Email: julie.hill@wisc.edu.
Monday, November 3, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Madison Area Technical College - Watertown
1300 West Main Street, Watertown.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Raising a Thinking Child (November 4-December 9)
Raising a Thinking Child
Description:
Raising a Thinking Child is a six-week program designed to teach you how to help children develop decision-making and communication skills to solve everyday problems. This practical program focuses on teaching children how to think through issues themselves, rather than telling them what to think. Participants will learn strategies to assist children in solving problems effectively, engaging games that teach problem-solving, and ways to help children understand and care about their own feelings as well as the feelings of others. This program is for parents and caregivers of children 4 to 7 years of age.
This class runs weekly from November 4 to December 9, 2025.
**Are you an early childhood educator? You can take this class for 12 registry credits!
💻 Virtual
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/y30451.
Cost: $25. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Missy Bablick. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 537-6254.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.
This class is virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. StrongBodies Cambridge - Fall 2025
StrongBodies is a community-based physical activity program designed to help individuals of all ages build strength, flexibility, and balance.
There are two class times available for the 10-week series scheduled for September 9 – November 13:
Tues/Thurs from 9:00am-10:15am
Tues/Thurs from 10:30am-11:45am
Space is limited, so please attend only the class for which you register.
Please wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes with rubber soles, preferably athletic shoes. Please bring a mat. You may also want to bring a water bottle.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.
You may request an interpreter, materials in an alternative language or format, or other services to make this event more accessible, by contacting Claire Mance at least 10 business days prior to the program at 608-224-3699 or mance.claire@danecounty.gov. There’s no added cost to you for these services.
Cost: Suggested $30. Registration Required: No. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Dane. Contact Name: Claire Mance. Contact Email: mance.claire@danecounty.gov. Contact phone: 608-224-3699.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.
Oakland-Cambridge Presbyterian Church
313 E Main St
Cambridge, WI 53523.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Encouraging Financial Conversations (EFC)
Unsure about how to discuss money with your clients? Encouraging Financial Conversations is an Extension-developed series that will help you engage in positive conversations around money. The 6-hour training is geared for helping professionals (case managers, social workers, and other front-line staff), but open to anyone! You will learn how to help empower others to achieve their financial goals and manage their money. Learn more in the video.
This series is free and taught by UW Extension Financial Educators from across the state of Wisconsin.
Cost: $0. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Clare Dahl. Contact Email: clare.dahl@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 224-3722.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Online.
For more info visit dane.extension.wisc.edu. StrongBodies Cambridge - Fall 2025
StrongBodies is a community-based physical activity program designed to help individuals of all ages build strength, flexibility, and balance.
,
There are two class times available for the 10-week series scheduled for September 9 – November 13:
,
Tues/Thurs from 9:00am-10:15am,
,
Tues/Thurs from 10:30am-11:45am,
,
Space is limited, so please attend only the class for which you register.
,
Please wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes with rubber soles, preferably athletic shoes. Please bring a mat. You may also want to bring a water bottle.
,
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.
,
You may request an interpreter, materials in an alternative language or format, or other services to make this event more accessible, by contacting Claire Mance at least 10 business days prior to the program at 608-224-3699 or mance.claire@danecounty.gov. There’s no added…
Cost: Suggested $30. Registration Required: No. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Dane. Contact Name: Claire Mance. Contact Email: mance.claire@danecounty.gov. Contact phone: 608-224-3699.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM.
Oakland-Cambridge Presbyterian Church
313 E Main St
Cambridge, WI 53523.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. StrongBodies - DWRC - Fall 2025
StrongBodies - DWRC - Fall 2025
Welcome to StrongBodies! The Fall Session will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:15-12:45pm. This class is 11 weeks long and will be located in the Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center (DWRC) in the Magnolia Bluff Conference Room. Our classes will be moving around a little bit due to room availability during this session and some classes may be cancelled due to a scheduling conflict on my end that can't be rescheduled. I will make sure to notify you with room changes and class cancellations once the dates gets closer.
Hand weights, ankle weights, and mats will be provided, but if you prefer to bring your own, you may do so. Please make sure to bring a water bottle as well to stay hydrated.
Suggested Contributions will be collected on the 1st day of class. Please make checks payable to UW Extension-Rock Co. with StrongBodies written in the memo line.
After you register, you will receive an email from Extension's Health and Well-Being Educator, Sara Ennocenti, to inform you…
Cost: Suggested Contributions are welcomed. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Rock. Contact Name: Sara Ennocenti. Contact Email: sara.ennocenti@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 757-5059.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM.
Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center (DWRC)
1717 Center Avenue
Janesville, WI 53545.
For more info visit docs.google.com. StrongBodies - Janesville Senior Center - Fall 2025
StrongBodies - Janesville Senior Center - Fall 2025
Welcome to StrongBodies! The Spring Session you are registering for will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00pm-2:15pm. This class is 10 weeks long and will be located at the Janesville Senior Center.
Hand weights, ankle weights, and mats will be provided, but if you prefer to bring your own, you may do so. Please make sure to bring a water bottle as well to stay hydrated.
Suggested Contributions are $30.00 and will be collected on the 1st week of class. We accept cash and checks only. Please make checks payable to UW Extension-Rock Co. with StrongBodies written in the memo line. You can also stop in our office or mail your contribution.
Cost: Suggested Contributions are welcomed. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Rock. Contact Name: Sara Ennocenti. Contact Email: sara.ennocenti@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 757-5059.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM.
Janesville Senior Center
69 S. Water Street
Janesville, WI 53545.
For more info visit docs.google.com. Raising a Thinking Child (November 4-December 9)
Raising a Thinking Child
Description:
Raising a Thinking Child is a six-week program designed to teach you how to help children develop decision-making and communication skills to solve everyday problems. This practical program focuses on teaching children how to think through issues themselves, rather than telling them what to think. Participants will learn strategies to assist children in solving problems effectively, engaging games that teach problem-solving, and ways to help children understand and care about their own feelings as well as the feelings of others. This program is for parents and caregivers of children 4 to 7 years of age.
This class runs weekly from November 4 to December 9, 2025.
**Are you an early childhood educator? You can take this class for 12 registry credits!
💻 Virtual
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/y30451.
Cost: $25. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Missy Bablick. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 537-6254.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
This class is virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. El "Break" Info-Lechero 2025 Spanish Webinar
To help Wisconsin Spanish dairy workers and the Spanish dairy community to get the most current and update research information, UW-Extension has developed the Dairy Spanish Webinar El “Break” Info-Lechero 2025.
This Webinar is an update on different dairy topics covering reproduction, data management, animal welfare, animal nutrition, genetics selection, environment and more. Join The University of Wisconsin-Madison- Division of Extension’s Dairy Program every Wednesday to the September, October, and November months from 2pm – 3pm CST for El “Break” Info-Lechero webinar series. We want to thank Smart Farming – Ganaderia Inteligente for sponsoring this webinar. Take the opportunity to learn from and discuss with experts on the dates below: September 3rd, 2025, 2:00 pm – Noa Román-Muñiz, Head of the department of Agricultural Biology – Leadership in dairy: lessons learned in the last two decades. Colorado State University, September 10th, 2025, 2:00 pm – MSc. Alison Pfau, Bilingual Regional Dairy…
Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Free Events. Topic: Dairy. Farm Management. Named Program: Ag - FarmReadyResearch. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Alison Pfau. Contact phone: 6082204779. Contact Email: alison.pfau@wisc.edu.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit dairy.extension.wisc.edu. StrongBodies Cambridge - Fall 2025
StrongBodies is a community-based physical activity program designed to help individuals of all ages build strength, flexibility, and balance.
There are two class times available for the 10-week series scheduled for September 9 – November 13:
Tues/Thurs from 9:00am-10:15am
Tues/Thurs from 10:30am-11:45am
Space is limited, so please attend only the class for which you register.
Please wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes with rubber soles, preferably athletic shoes. Please bring a mat. You may also want to bring a water bottle.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.
You may request an interpreter, materials in an alternative language or format, or other services to make this event more accessible, by contacting Claire Mance at least 10 business days prior to the program at 608-224-3699 or mance.claire@danecounty.gov. There’s no added cost to you for these services.
Cost: Suggested $30. Registration Required: No. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Dane. Contact Name: Claire Mance. Contact Email: mance.claire@danecounty.gov. Contact phone: 608-224-3699.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.
Oakland-Cambridge Presbyterian Church
313 E Main St
Cambridge, WI 53523.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. StrongBodies Cambridge - Fall 2025
StrongBodies is a community-based physical activity program designed to help individuals of all ages build strength, flexibility, and balance.
,
There are two class times available for the 10-week series scheduled for September 9 – November 13:
,
Tues/Thurs from 9:00am-10:15am,
,
Tues/Thurs from 10:30am-11:45am,
,
Space is limited, so please attend only the class for which you register.
,
Please wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes with rubber soles, preferably athletic shoes. Please bring a mat. You may also want to bring a water bottle.
,
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.
,
You may request an interpreter, materials in an alternative language or format, or other services to make this event more accessible, by contacting Claire Mance at least 10 business days prior to the program at 608-224-3699 or mance.claire@danecounty.gov. There’s no added…
Cost: Suggested $30. Registration Required: No. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Dane. Contact Name: Claire Mance. Contact Email: mance.claire@danecounty.gov. Contact phone: 608-224-3699.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM.
Oakland-Cambridge Presbyterian Church
313 E Main St
Cambridge, WI 53523.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. StrongBodies - DWRC - Fall 2025
StrongBodies - DWRC - Fall 2025
Welcome to StrongBodies! The Fall Session will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:15-12:45pm. This class is 11 weeks long and will be located in the Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center (DWRC) in the Magnolia Bluff Conference Room. Our classes will be moving around a little bit due to room availability during this session and some classes may be cancelled due to a scheduling conflict on my end that can't be rescheduled. I will make sure to notify you with room changes and class cancellations once the dates gets closer.
Hand weights, ankle weights, and mats will be provided, but if you prefer to bring your own, you may do so. Please make sure to bring a water bottle as well to stay hydrated.
Suggested Contributions will be collected on the 1st day of class. Please make checks payable to UW Extension-Rock Co. with StrongBodies written in the memo line.
After you register, you will receive an email from Extension's Health and Well-Being Educator, Sara Ennocenti, to inform you…
Cost: Suggested Contributions are welcomed. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Rock. Contact Name: Sara Ennocenti. Contact Email: sara.ennocenti@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 757-5059.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM.
Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center (DWRC)
1717 Center Avenue
Janesville, WI 53545.
For more info visit docs.google.com. StrongBodies - Janesville Senior Center - Fall 2025
StrongBodies - Janesville Senior Center - Fall 2025
Welcome to StrongBodies! The Spring Session you are registering for will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00pm-2:15pm. This class is 10 weeks long and will be located at the Janesville Senior Center.
Hand weights, ankle weights, and mats will be provided, but if you prefer to bring your own, you may do so. Please make sure to bring a water bottle as well to stay hydrated.
Suggested Contributions are $30.00 and will be collected on the 1st week of class. We accept cash and checks only. Please make checks payable to UW Extension-Rock Co. with StrongBodies written in the memo line. You can also stop in our office or mail your contribution.
Cost: Suggested Contributions are welcomed. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Rock. Contact Name: Sara Ennocenti. Contact Email: sara.ennocenti@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 757-5059.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM.
Janesville Senior Center
69 S. Water Street
Janesville, WI 53545.
For more info visit docs.google.com. Green Thumb Gardening Fall 2025 - Made in the Shade: Shade Perennials
The Green Thumb Gardening Fall Series will help you bring color to your fall garden and prepare you for a successful spring. Classes cover a wide range of autumn-themed and other topics from ornamental grasses, to bulbs, to getting the garden ready for winter. All gardeners from the novice to the experienced are welcome. You can take the whole series for a discounted price or select individual classes.
Learn about herbaceous perennial plants (native and non-native) that will thrive in light, medium, and deep shade—as well as general care, propagation, and maintenance. We will also discuss plants that tolerate dry shade and wet shade.
Cost: $100 for all or $12 individually. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Lisa Johnson. Contact phone: 608-224-3715. Contact Email: johnson.lisa@danecounty.gov.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Online.
For more info visit dane.extension.wisc.edu. Green Thumb Gardening Fall 2025 Series
The Green Thumb Gardening Fall Series will help you bring color to your fall garden and prepare you for a successful spring. Classes cover a wide range of autumn-themed and other topics from ornamental grasses, to bulbs, to getting the garden ready for winter. All gardeners from the novice to the experienced are welcome. You can take the whole series for a discounted price or select individual classes.
The fall 2025 classes will be held Thursday evenings online from 5:30-7:30 pm CST. The cost for the whole 10-class series is $100; individual classes are $12 each.
Cost: $100 for all or $12 individually. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Lisa Johnson. Contact phone: 608-224-3715. Contact Email: johnson.lisa@danecounty.gov.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Online.
For more info visit dane.extension.wisc.edu. Putting Your Garden and Landscape to Bed
As the growing season winds down, now is the time to prepare your garden and landscape for winter. This session will cover practical, research-based strategies to help your plants survive the cold months while also reducing your workload in spring. Topics include fall cleanup, mulching, winter protection for perennials and shrubs, and how to manage vegetable beds over the off-season.
We will also discuss the benefits of cover cropping and how to use cover crops to improve soil health. Everyone in attendance will receive a free one-pound bag of cover crop seed, enough to cover 1,000 square feet.
Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Outagamie. Winnebago. Contact Name: Mehta Hess. Contact Email: hess@neenahlibrary.org. Contact phone: 920-886-6310.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Neenah Public Library.
Resilient Co-Parenting: Finding Your Family's Rhythm
Resilient Co-Parenting is a monthly class series for parents and caregivers who are raising their children together while living apart. Join other parents and caregivers to receive support on your co-parenting journey.
This month’s class focuses on finding your family's rhythm. Divorce and separation can disrupt family routines and rituals, but they also offer a chance to intentionally create a new rhythm for your family.
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: go.wisc.edu/21t6cz.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Hannah Zellmer. Contact Email: hannah.zellmer@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-297-3139.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
This class is virtual.
For more info visit uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com. Powerful Tools for Caregivers of Children with Disabilities
Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) classes help caregivers take better care of themselves while caring for a friend or relative. If you provide care for a a child with special health or behavior needs; at home or in a care facility, whether down the block or miles away, yours is an important role. This course is for family caregivers like you!
Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Parenting. Contact Name: Alicia Utke-Becher. Contact Email: alicia.utkebecher@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-258-6225.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Virtual (Zoom).
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Rent Smart
What you will learn:
Planning for and meeting monthly expenses
Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing
How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants
Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors
Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Clark. Contact Name: Crystal Walters. Contact Email: crystal.walters@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7157435126.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Greenwood Public Library.
For more info visit clark.extension.wisc.edu. Planning AHEAD (Oconto)
Planning AHEAD is a 7-week program that helps you make important end-of-life decisions so your loved ones won’t have to face them alone. Topics include getting started with planning, handling financial changes, creating advance medical and legal directives, estate planning, exploring choices in end-of-life care, documenting your final wishes, and understanding the grief process.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Aging. Personal Finances. County: Oconto. Contact Name: Katie Daul. Contact Email: katie.daul@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-834-6848.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Emplify Health by Bellin Fitness Center
Room 201
1201 Park Ave, Oconto.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Rent Smart (virtual) - Oconto
Make renting a great experience for you!
What you will learn: Planning for and meeting monthly expenses, Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing, How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants, Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Oconto. Contact Name: Katie Daul.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
online via Zoom.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Rent Smart - Mondays and Wednesdays 7-8 pm – November 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
Make renting a great experience for you!
FREE – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
What you will learn:
, Planning for and meeting monthly expenses, Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing, How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants, Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Amanda Kostman. Contact phone: 262-741-4961. Contact Email: amanda.kostman@wisc.edu.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Online Via Zoom Technology.
For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu. StrongBodies Cambridge - Fall 2025
StrongBodies is a community-based physical activity program designed to help individuals of all ages build strength, flexibility, and balance.
There are two class times available for the 10-week series scheduled for September 9 – November 13:
Tues/Thurs from 9:00am-10:15am
Tues/Thurs from 10:30am-11:45am
Space is limited, so please attend only the class for which you register.
Please wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes with rubber soles, preferably athletic shoes. Please bring a mat. You may also want to bring a water bottle.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.
You may request an interpreter, materials in an alternative language or format, or other services to make this event more accessible, by contacting Claire Mance at least 10 business days prior to the program at 608-224-3699 or mance.claire@danecounty.gov. There’s no added cost to you for these services.
Cost: Suggested $30. Registration Required: No. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Dane. Contact Name: Claire Mance. Contact Email: mance.claire@danecounty.gov. Contact phone: 608-224-3699.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.
Oakland-Cambridge Presbyterian Church
313 E Main St
Cambridge, WI 53523.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Encouraging Financial Conversations (EFC)
Unsure about how to discuss money with your clients? Encouraging Financial Conversations is an Extension-developed series that will help you engage in positive conversations around money. The 6-hour training is geared for helping professionals (case managers, social workers, and other front-line staff), but open to anyone! You will learn how to help empower others to achieve their financial goals and manage their money. Learn more in the video.
This series is free and taught by UW Extension Financial Educators from across the state of Wisconsin.
Cost: $0. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Clare Dahl. Contact Email: clare.dahl@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 224-3722.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Online.
For more info visit dane.extension.wisc.edu. StrongBodies Cambridge - Fall 2025
StrongBodies is a community-based physical activity program designed to help individuals of all ages build strength, flexibility, and balance.
,
There are two class times available for the 10-week series scheduled for September 9 – November 13:
,
Tues/Thurs from 9:00am-10:15am,
,
Tues/Thurs from 10:30am-11:45am,
,
Space is limited, so please attend only the class for which you register.
,
Please wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes with rubber soles, preferably athletic shoes. Please bring a mat. You may also want to bring a water bottle.
,
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.
,
You may request an interpreter, materials in an alternative language or format, or other services to make this event more accessible, by contacting Claire Mance at least 10 business days prior to the program at 608-224-3699 or mance.claire@danecounty.gov. There’s no added…
Cost: Suggested $30. Registration Required: No. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Dane. Contact Name: Claire Mance. Contact Email: mance.claire@danecounty.gov. Contact phone: 608-224-3699.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM.
Oakland-Cambridge Presbyterian Church
313 E Main St
Cambridge, WI 53523.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. StrongBodies - DWRC - Fall 2025
StrongBodies - DWRC - Fall 2025
Welcome to StrongBodies! The Fall Session will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:15-12:45pm. This class is 11 weeks long and will be located in the Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center (DWRC) in the Magnolia Bluff Conference Room. Our classes will be moving around a little bit due to room availability during this session and some classes may be cancelled due to a scheduling conflict on my end that can't be rescheduled. I will make sure to notify you with room changes and class cancellations once the dates gets closer.
Hand weights, ankle weights, and mats will be provided, but if you prefer to bring your own, you may do so. Please make sure to bring a water bottle as well to stay hydrated.
Suggested Contributions will be collected on the 1st day of class. Please make checks payable to UW Extension-Rock Co. with StrongBodies written in the memo line.
After you register, you will receive an email from Extension's Health and Well-Being Educator, Sara Ennocenti, to inform you…
Cost: Suggested Contributions are welcomed. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Rock. Contact Name: Sara Ennocenti. Contact Email: sara.ennocenti@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 757-5059.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM.
Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center (DWRC)
1717 Center Avenue
Janesville, WI 53545.
For more info visit docs.google.com. Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Training-Bloomington
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is a program that provides systematic information to U.S. beef producers of how good husbandry techniques can be coupled with accepted scientific knowledge to raise cattle under optimum management conditions. Register at https://www.beeftips.com/cattlemens-corner/beef-quality-assurance/bqa-registration-form/ or call 1-800-728-2333.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Topic: Livestock. Contact Name: Beth McIlquham. Contact Email: beth.mcilquham@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6086320599.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Bloomington Livestock Exchange
9663 County Hwy A
Bloomington, WI 53804.
For more info visit www.beeftips.com. Planning AHEAD
Join us for this multi-session program to help participants understand how to prepare for the end of life for themselves or a loved one. Register by calling Outagamie County Extension at 920-832-5121 or online via https://bit.ly/PlanningAheadAPL
This program will run for 3 weeks: 11/11, 11/18, 11/25.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Aging. County: Outagamie. Winnebago. Contact Name: Katie Gellings. Contact phone: 9208325126. Contact Email: katie.gellings@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Appleton Public Library
200 N Appleton Street
Appleton, WI.
StrongBodies - Janesville Senior Center - Fall 2025
StrongBodies - Janesville Senior Center - Fall 2025
Welcome to StrongBodies! The Spring Session you are registering for will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00pm-2:15pm. This class is 10 weeks long and will be located at the Janesville Senior Center.
Hand weights, ankle weights, and mats will be provided, but if you prefer to bring your own, you may do so. Please make sure to bring a water bottle as well to stay hydrated.
Suggested Contributions are $30.00 and will be collected on the 1st week of class. We accept cash and checks only. Please make checks payable to UW Extension-Rock Co. with StrongBodies written in the memo line. You can also stop in our office or mail your contribution.
Cost: Suggested Contributions are welcomed. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Rock. Contact Name: Sara Ennocenti. Contact Email: sara.ennocenti@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 757-5059.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM.
Janesville Senior Center
69 S. Water Street
Janesville, WI 53545.
For more info visit docs.google.com. Save a Calf, Save a Cow-Gays Mills
This workshop provides information and techniques to boost your confidence in preparing the cow for calving, obstetric techniques and newborn calf care. From transition cow diets and body condition to recognizing key signs of labor and handling difficult deliveries with precision, this program equips you with practical strategies to support both cow and calf health.
Cost: $20. Registration Required: Yes. Topic: Dairy. Livestock. Contact Name: Beth McIlquham. Contact Email: beth.mcilquham@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6086320599.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
OLD Gays Mills Community Center
212 Main Street
Gays Mills, WI 54631.
For more info visit livestock.extension.wisc.edu. Simplified Scenario Planning
WI Extension Community Development
Participants will learn a simple scenario planning tool that they can use to think strategically about how their organization can move forward when multiple external or internal factors are affecting the organization’s success. Using the scenario planning tool nonprofit leaders can help their teams identify what has the greatest impact on the organization, the scenarios they should be prepared for, and strategies for pivoting from one scenario to another.
Course Audience: nonprofits, informal community groups, coalitions, and local governments.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Free Events. Topic: Community & Economic Development. Community Food Systems. Organizational & Leadership Development. Local Government Education. Contact Name: Michelle Grimm. Contact Email: michelle.grimm@wisc.edu.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Online.
For more info visit leadershipdevelopment.extension.wisc.edu. Parents Forever
Parents Forever is an educational class for parents and caregivers in the process of divorce, already divorced, or never married but separating. In this class, you will learn how family transitions affect children and how children experience family conflict. You will learn how to care for yourself during your family transition and how to prevent and reduce conflict.
**Please Note: This class may or may not meet the requirement for court mandated co-parenting classes for divorcing parents. Please confirm with your county before registering for this class for that purpose.
💻 Virtual and low-cost
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://crawford.extension.wisc.edu/no-longer-together-but-parents-forever/.
Cost: $35.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Buffalo. Chippewa. Clark. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Florence. Fond du Lac. Grant. Green. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Marquette. Milwaukee. Oconto. Outagamie. Pepin. Polk. Portage. Racine. Richland. Saint Croix. Sheboygan. Trempealeau. Walworth. Waupaca. Winnebago. Wood. Contact Name: Amanda Griswald. Contact Email: amanda.griswold@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 326-0223.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
This class is virtual.
For more info visit crawford.extension.wisc.edu. Save a Calf, Save a Cow-Gays Mills
This workshop provides information and techniques to boost your confidence in preparing the cow for calving, obstetric techniques and newborn calf care. From transition cow diets and body condition to recognizing key signs of labor and handling difficult deliveries with precision, this program equips you with practical strategies to support both cow and calf health.
Cost: $20. Registration Required: Yes. Topic: Dairy. Livestock. Contact Name: Beth McIlquham. Contact Email: beth.mcilquham@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6086320599.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
OLD Gays Mills Community Center
212 Main Street
Gays Mills, WI 54631.
For more info visit livestock.extension.wisc.edu. Rent Smart - Mondays and Wednesdays 7-8 pm – November 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
Make renting a great experience for you!
FREE – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
What you will learn:
, Planning for and meeting monthly expenses, Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing, How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants, Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Amanda Kostman. Contact phone: 262-741-4961. Contact Email: amanda.kostman@wisc.edu.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Online Via Zoom Technology.
For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu. StrongBodies Cambridge - Fall 2025
StrongBodies is a community-based physical activity program designed to help individuals of all ages build strength, flexibility, and balance.
There are two class times available for the 10-week series scheduled for September 9 – November 13:
Tues/Thurs from 9:00am-10:15am
Tues/Thurs from 10:30am-11:45am
Space is limited, so please attend only the class for which you register.
Please wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes with rubber soles, preferably athletic shoes. Please bring a mat. You may also want to bring a water bottle.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.
You may request an interpreter, materials in an alternative language or format, or other services to make this event more accessible, by contacting Claire Mance at least 10 business days prior to the program at 608-224-3699 or mance.claire@danecounty.gov. There’s no added cost to you for these services.
Cost: Suggested $30. Registration Required: No. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Dane. Contact Name: Claire Mance. Contact Email: mance.claire@danecounty.gov. Contact phone: 608-224-3699.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.
Oakland-Cambridge Presbyterian Church
313 E Main St
Cambridge, WI 53523.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Encouraging Financial Conversations Booster Session - Rebuilding Credit
NOVEMBER 13 - REBUILDING CREDIT
Todd Wenzel, Winnebago County Financial Educator & Amanda Kostman, Walworth County Financial Educator
Learn strategies to help your clients rebuild their credit. To register: https://go.wisc.edu/efcboosters.
Cost: $0. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Carol Bralich. Contact Email: carol.bralich@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-906-4622.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. StrongBodies Cambridge - Fall 2025
StrongBodies is a community-based physical activity program designed to help individuals of all ages build strength, flexibility, and balance.
,
There are two class times available for the 10-week series scheduled for September 9 – November 13:
,
Tues/Thurs from 9:00am-10:15am,
,
Tues/Thurs from 10:30am-11:45am,
,
Space is limited, so please attend only the class for which you register.
,
Please wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes with rubber soles, preferably athletic shoes. Please bring a mat. You may also want to bring a water bottle.
,
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.
,
You may request an interpreter, materials in an alternative language or format, or other services to make this event more accessible, by contacting Claire Mance at least 10 business days prior to the program at 608-224-3699 or mance.claire@danecounty.gov. There’s no added…
Cost: Suggested $30. Registration Required: No. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Dane. Contact Name: Claire Mance. Contact Email: mance.claire@danecounty.gov. Contact phone: 608-224-3699.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM.
Oakland-Cambridge Presbyterian Church
313 E Main St
Cambridge, WI 53523.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Save a Calf, Save a Cow-Darlington
This workshop provides information and techniques to boost your confidence in preparing the cow for calving, obstetric techniques and newborn calf care. From transition cow diets and body condition to recognizing key signs of labor and handling difficult deliveries with precision, this program equips you with practical strategies to support both cow and calf health.
Cost: $20. Registration Required: Yes. Topic: Dairy. Livestock. Contact Name: Beth McIlquham. Contact Email: beth.mcilquham@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6086320599.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Lafayette County Multipurpose Building
11974 Ames Road
Darlington, WI 53530.
For more info visit livestock.extension.wisc.edu. StrongBodies - DWRC - Fall 2025
StrongBodies - DWRC - Fall 2025
Welcome to StrongBodies! The Fall Session will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:15-12:45pm. This class is 11 weeks long and will be located in the Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center (DWRC) in the Magnolia Bluff Conference Room. Our classes will be moving around a little bit due to room availability during this session and some classes may be cancelled due to a scheduling conflict on my end that can't be rescheduled. I will make sure to notify you with room changes and class cancellations once the dates gets closer.
Hand weights, ankle weights, and mats will be provided, but if you prefer to bring your own, you may do so. Please make sure to bring a water bottle as well to stay hydrated.
Suggested Contributions will be collected on the 1st day of class. Please make checks payable to UW Extension-Rock Co. with StrongBodies written in the memo line.
After you register, you will receive an email from Extension's Health and Well-Being Educator, Sara Ennocenti, to inform you…
Cost: Suggested Contributions are welcomed. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Rock. Contact Name: Sara Ennocenti. Contact Email: sara.ennocenti@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 757-5059.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM.
Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center (DWRC)
1717 Center Avenue
Janesville, WI 53545.
For more info visit docs.google.com. StrongBodies - Janesville Senior Center - Fall 2025
StrongBodies - Janesville Senior Center - Fall 2025
Welcome to StrongBodies! The Spring Session you are registering for will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00pm-2:15pm. This class is 10 weeks long and will be located at the Janesville Senior Center.
Hand weights, ankle weights, and mats will be provided, but if you prefer to bring your own, you may do so. Please make sure to bring a water bottle as well to stay hydrated.
Suggested Contributions are $30.00 and will be collected on the 1st week of class. We accept cash and checks only. Please make checks payable to UW Extension-Rock Co. with StrongBodies written in the memo line. You can also stop in our office or mail your contribution.
Cost: Suggested Contributions are welcomed. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Rock. Contact Name: Sara Ennocenti. Contact Email: sara.ennocenti@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 757-5059.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM.
Janesville Senior Center
69 S. Water Street
Janesville, WI 53545.
For more info visit docs.google.com. Green Thumb Gardening Fall 2025 - Strawberries, Raspberries, and Blueberries
The Green Thumb Gardening Fall Series will help you bring color to your fall garden and prepare you for a successful spring. Classes cover a wide range of autumn-themed and other topics from ornamental grasses, to bulbs, to getting the garden ready for winter. All gardeners from the novice to the experienced are welcome. You can take the whole series for a discounted price or select individual classes.
Learn about planting, fertilizing, pruning, and overwintering these three types of fruit crops. Variety recommendations, insect/disease management, and some troubleshooting will be included as well.
Cost: $100 for all or $12 individually. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Lisa Johnson. Contact phone: 608-224-3715. Contact Email: johnson.lisa@danecounty.gov.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Online.
For more info visit dane.extension.wisc.edu. Green Thumb Gardening Fall 2025 Series
The Green Thumb Gardening Fall Series will help you bring color to your fall garden and prepare you for a successful spring. Classes cover a wide range of autumn-themed and other topics from ornamental grasses, to bulbs, to getting the garden ready for winter. All gardeners from the novice to the experienced are welcome. You can take the whole series for a discounted price or select individual classes.
The fall 2025 classes will be held Thursday evenings online from 5:30-7:30 pm CST. The cost for the whole 10-class series is $100; individual classes are $12 each.
Cost: $100 for all or $12 individually. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Lisa Johnson. Contact phone: 608-224-3715. Contact Email: johnson.lisa@danecounty.gov.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Online.
For more info visit dane.extension.wisc.edu. Save a Calf, Save a Cow-Darlington
This workshop provides information and techniques to boost your confidence in preparing the cow for calving, obstetric techniques and newborn calf care. From transition cow diets and body condition to recognizing key signs of labor and handling difficult deliveries with precision, this program equips you with practical strategies to support both cow and calf health.
Cost: $20. Registration Required: Yes. Topic: Dairy. Livestock. Contact Name: Beth McIlquham. Contact Email: beth.mcilquham@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6086320599.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Lafayette County Multipurpose Building
11974 Ames Road
Darlington, WI 53530.
For more info visit livestock.extension.wisc.edu. Powerful Tools for Caregivers of Children with Disabilities
Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) classes help caregivers take better care of themselves while caring for a friend or relative. If you provide care for a a child with special health or behavior needs; at home or in a care facility, whether down the block or miles away, yours is an important role. This course is for family caregivers like you!
Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Parenting. Contact Name: Alicia Utke-Becher. Contact Email: alicia.utkebecher@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-258-6225.
Friday, November 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Virtual (Zoom).
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Welcome to Medicare Seminar - Free
If you are turning age 64 this year, the Dane County Area Agency on Aging wants to help you make informed choices about your Medicare options! Do you understand what Medicare is and isn’t, how to avoid penalties for late enrollment in Medicare, and how to get the most out of your health and prescription benefit plans? Some decisions and actions about Medicare can take place 3-6 months before you turn 65, so don’t wait until you are turning 65 to understand all you need to know about this important benefit.
Want easy-to-understand answers to all of these complex questions? Sign up to attend this FREE Welcome to Medicare Seminar. By attending, you’ll walk away with the accurate and detailed information you need from unbiased experts in benefits programs. In-person seminars have limited space so sign up early. Email aaa@danecounty.gov to register by November 7.
Cost: $0. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Personal Finances. County: Dane. Contact Name: Clare Dahl. Contact Email: clare.dahl@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-224-3722.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
UW–Madison Extension Dane County, 5201 Fen Oak Dr, Driftless Room, Madison, WI 53718.
For more info visit dane.extension.wisc.edu. Agriculture Webinar Series
The Agriculture Policy Webinar series will focus on policy changes affecting farm profitability, risk management, agriculture economics and markets for Wisconsin farmers and agricultural professionals.
-November 17: Managing Risk with Updated Commodity Support Programs
-November 24: What Farmers Need to Know About Tax Changes in OBBBA
-December 1: Dairy Risk Management Programs, Trade Policy Impacts, and Market Outlook
-December 8: Farm Policy Climate and What to Expect Moving Forward.
Cost: 0. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Farm Management. Crops & Soils. Dairy. Livestock. Named Program: Ag - Farm Mgmt - Farm Stress. Contact Name: Silva Gaku. Contact Email: silva.gaku@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 9203423180.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Online.
For more info visit uwmadison.zoom.us. Planning AHEAD (Oconto)
Planning AHEAD is a 7-week program that helps you make important end-of-life decisions so your loved ones won’t have to face them alone. Topics include getting started with planning, handling financial changes, creating advance medical and legal directives, estate planning, exploring choices in end-of-life care, documenting your final wishes, and understanding the grief process.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Aging. Personal Finances. County: Oconto. Contact Name: Katie Daul. Contact Email: katie.daul@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-834-6848.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Emplify Health by Bellin Fitness Center
Room 201
1201 Park Ave, Oconto.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Ask Your Gardening Question: LIVE
Join us LIVE online for an opportunity to connect with plant health experts from the UW-Madison Division of Extension. These live sessions, held monthly on Mondays from 1:30-2:30 p.m. is your chance to ask any questions you may have about trees and shrubs, homegrown fruits and vegetables, indoor plants, ornamental plants, lawns, and more.
Whether it’s about plant diseases, pesky insects, or the selection and general care of plants in and around your home, our panel of seasoned experts will provide you with insightful answers. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to cultivate your knowledge and keep your plants thriving.
View the 2025 schedule and register at go.wisc.edu/AYGQLIVE.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. Contact Name: Amy Freidig. Contact Email: amy.freidig@wisc.edu.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Online.
For more info visit hort.extension.wisc.edu. Rent Smart (virtual) - Oconto
Make renting a great experience for you!
What you will learn: Planning for and meeting monthly expenses, Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing, How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants, Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Oconto. Contact Name: Katie Daul.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
online via Zoom.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Parents Forever
Parents Forever is an educational class for parents and caregivers in the process of divorce, already divorced, or never married but separating. In this class, you will learn how family transitions affect children and how children experience family conflict. You will learn how to care for yourself during your family transition and how to prevent and reduce conflict.
**Please Note: This class may or may not meet the requirement for court mandated co-parenting classes for divorcing parents. Please confirm with your county before registering for this class for that purpose.
💻 Virtual and low-cost
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: go.wisc.edu/2nyjet.
Cost: $35.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Buffalo. Chippewa. Clark. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Florence. Fond du Lac. Grant. Green. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Marquette. Milwaukee. Oconto. Outagamie. Pepin. Polk. Portage. Racine. Richland. Saint Croix. Sheboygan. Trempealeau. Walworth. Waupaca. Winnebago. Wood. Contact Name: Missy Bablick. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 537-6254.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
This class is virtual.
For more info visit docs.google.com. Rent Smart - Mondays and Wednesdays 7-8 pm – November 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
Make renting a great experience for you!
FREE – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
What you will learn:
, Planning for and meeting monthly expenses, Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing, How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants, Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Amanda Kostman. Contact phone: 262-741-4961. Contact Email: amanda.kostman@wisc.edu.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Online Via Zoom Technology.
For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu. Triple P Seminar: Raising Responsible Teenagers
Raising Responsible Teenagers
Description:
Join us to learn how to help your teen make good decisions, be responsible, and take part in family activities. You’ll gain practical skills for building loving bonds with your teens while promoting their independence.
Whether you're a new parent or have years of experience, this session offers valuable tools to support your parenting journey.
💻 Virtual and free
👥 Open to parents and caregivers across Wisconsin.
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/0odi83.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Tracy Henegar. Contact Email: tracy.henegar@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 395-1363.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
This class is virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Money Matters Live
Improve your financial habits and money management using what you learn in this free, online series.
You can attend 1 session for each topic or as many sessions as your availability allows.
Each session will be up to an hour long and will include a short presentation and lots of time for discussion and questions.
November 18 at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. – How to Make a Spending Plan: Budgeting Tips
November 25 at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. – Friends, Family, and Your Finances
December 2 at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. – Making Smart Money Moves for The Holidays
December 9 at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. – Smart Investing & Scam-Proofing Your Finances.
Cost: FREE! Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Jonathon Ferguson. Contact Email: jonathon.ferguson@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-265-2527.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Online - Zoom.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Badger Dairy Insight
A monthly webinar on topics from reproduction and genetics, animal health and welfare, nutrition, and emerging technologies. To see the monthly speaker please visit https://dairy.extension.wisc.edu.
Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Dairy. Named Program: Ag - FarmReadyResearch. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Jackie McCarville. Contact Email: jackie.mccarville@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6085760147.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. StrongBodies - DWRC - Fall 2025
StrongBodies - DWRC - Fall 2025
Welcome to StrongBodies! The Fall Session will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:15-12:45pm. This class is 11 weeks long and will be located in the Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center (DWRC) in the Magnolia Bluff Conference Room. Our classes will be moving around a little bit due to room availability during this session and some classes may be cancelled due to a scheduling conflict on my end that can't be rescheduled. I will make sure to notify you with room changes and class cancellations once the dates gets closer.
Hand weights, ankle weights, and mats will be provided, but if you prefer to bring your own, you may do so. Please make sure to bring a water bottle as well to stay hydrated.
Suggested Contributions will be collected on the 1st day of class. Please make checks payable to UW Extension-Rock Co. with StrongBodies written in the memo line.
After you register, you will receive an email from Extension's Health and Well-Being Educator, Sara Ennocenti, to inform you…
Cost: Suggested Contributions are welcomed. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Rock. Contact Name: Sara Ennocenti. Contact Email: sara.ennocenti@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 757-5059.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM.
Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center (DWRC)
1717 Center Avenue
Janesville, WI 53545.
For more info visit docs.google.com. Planning AHEAD
Join us for this multi-session program to help participants understand how to prepare for the end of life for themselves or a loved one. Register by calling Outagamie County Extension at 920-832-5121 or online via https://bit.ly/PlanningAheadAPL
This program will run for 3 weeks: 11/11, 11/18, 11/25.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Aging. County: Outagamie. Winnebago. Contact Name: Katie Gellings. Contact phone: 9208325126. Contact Email: katie.gellings@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Appleton Public Library
200 N Appleton Street
Appleton, WI.
StrongBodies - Janesville Senior Center - Fall 2025
StrongBodies - Janesville Senior Center - Fall 2025
Welcome to StrongBodies! The Spring Session you are registering for will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00pm-2:15pm. This class is 10 weeks long and will be located at the Janesville Senior Center.
Hand weights, ankle weights, and mats will be provided, but if you prefer to bring your own, you may do so. Please make sure to bring a water bottle as well to stay hydrated.
Suggested Contributions are $30.00 and will be collected on the 1st week of class. We accept cash and checks only. Please make checks payable to UW Extension-Rock Co. with StrongBodies written in the memo line. You can also stop in our office or mail your contribution.
Cost: Suggested Contributions are welcomed. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Rock. Contact Name: Sara Ennocenti. Contact Email: sara.ennocenti@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 757-5059.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM.
Janesville Senior Center
69 S. Water Street
Janesville, WI 53545.
For more info visit docs.google.com. BEAD 2025: What Changed, What’s Next, and What Communities Can Do
Wisconsin’s Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program has undergone major restructuring impacting eligibility, funding priorities, and community roles. This webinar will highlight key changes from the BEAD BOB (BEAD Benefit of the Bargain) round and what they mean for local broadband expansion.
Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Community & Economic Development. Local Government Education. Contact Name: Brittany Beyer. Contact Email: brittany.beyer@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 893-3642.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Zoom.
For more info visit economicdevelopment.extension.wisc.edu. Triple P Seminar: Raising Responsible Teenagers
Raising Responsible Teenagers
Description:
Join us to learn how to help your teen make good decisions, be responsible, and take part in family activities. You’ll gain practical skills for building loving bonds with your teens while promoting their independence.
Whether you're a new parent or have years of experience, this session offers valuable tools to support your parenting journey.
💻 Virtual and free
👥 Open to parents and caregivers across Wisconsin.
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/0odi83.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Tracy Henegar. Contact Email: tracy.henegar@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 395-1363.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
This class is virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Money Matters Live
Improve your financial habits and money management using what you learn in this free, online series.
You can attend 1 session for each topic or as many sessions as your availability allows.
Each session will be up to an hour long and will include a short presentation and lots of time for discussion and questions.
November 18 at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. – How to Make a Spending Plan: Budgeting Tips
November 25 at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. – Friends, Family, and Your Finances
December 2 at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. – Making Smart Money Moves for The Holidays
December 9 at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. – Smart Investing & Scam-Proofing Your Finances.
Cost: FREE! Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Jonathon Ferguson. Contact Email: jonathon.ferguson@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-265-2527.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Online - Zoom.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Navigating Nitrogen: Yields, Optimization, and Water Quality
Join UW-Madison Division of Extension, Grant County, Iowa County, and Lafayette County for this workshop oriented toward farmers and farm advisors as an opportunity to learn about nitrogen use efficiency, agronomic & economic optimal rates, nitrogen application technologies, and balancing water quality impacts on nitrate leaching.
Cost: N/A. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Topic: Crops & Soils. Water Resources. County: Grant. Iowa. Lafayette. Contact Name: Landon Baumgartner. Contact Email: landon.baumgartner@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 228-5125.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
11974 Ames Rd, Darlington, WI, 53530.
For more info visit green.extension.wisc.edu. AgrAbility Virtual Neighbor-to-Neighbor Series
🌾 Let’s Talk Farming—Neighbor to Neighbor! 🌾 AgrAbility of Wisconsin invites you to join our virtual Neighbor-to-Neighbor meetings, a relaxed space to connect, share stories, and explore ways to make farming more accessible and sustainable. 🗓 Upcoming Dates: Nov. 19 | 12:00–12:45pm, Dec. 11 | 6:00–6:45pm, Jan. 14 | 12:00–12:45pm, Feb. 19 | 6:00–6:45pm
No formal presentations, just real talk with real neighbors. Bring your lunch, your favorite drink, and your thoughts. Whether you're a farmer, service provider, or community member, we’d love to have you join the conversation. 📲 Register once, attend any or all sessions: 🔗 https://go.wisc.edu/s138qq.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Farm Management. Crops & Soils. Dairy. Health & Well-Being. Livestock. Contact Name: Michelle Bachand. Contact Email: agrability@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-262-9336.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM.
Virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Rent Smart - Mondays and Wednesdays 7-8 pm – November 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
Make renting a great experience for you!
FREE – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
What you will learn:
, Planning for and meeting monthly expenses, Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing, How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants, Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Amanda Kostman. Contact phone: 262-741-4961. Contact Email: amanda.kostman@wisc.edu.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Online Via Zoom Technology.
For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu. StrongBodies - DWRC - Fall 2025
StrongBodies - DWRC - Fall 2025
Welcome to StrongBodies! The Fall Session will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:15-12:45pm. This class is 11 weeks long and will be located in the Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center (DWRC) in the Magnolia Bluff Conference Room. Our classes will be moving around a little bit due to room availability during this session and some classes may be cancelled due to a scheduling conflict on my end that can't be rescheduled. I will make sure to notify you with room changes and class cancellations once the dates gets closer.
Hand weights, ankle weights, and mats will be provided, but if you prefer to bring your own, you may do so. Please make sure to bring a water bottle as well to stay hydrated.
Suggested Contributions will be collected on the 1st day of class. Please make checks payable to UW Extension-Rock Co. with StrongBodies written in the memo line.
After you register, you will receive an email from Extension's Health and Well-Being Educator, Sara Ennocenti, to inform you…
Cost: Suggested Contributions are welcomed. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Rock. Contact Name: Sara Ennocenti. Contact Email: sara.ennocenti@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 757-5059.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM.
Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center (DWRC)
1717 Center Avenue
Janesville, WI 53545.
For more info visit docs.google.com. Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Training-Belmont
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is a program that provides systematic information to U.S. beef producers of how good husbandry techniques can be coupled with accepted scientific knowledge to raise cattle under optimum management conditions. Register at https://www.beeftips.com/cattlemens-corner/beef-quality-assurance/bqa-registration-form/ or call 1-800-728-2333.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Topic: Livestock. Contact Name: Beth McIlquham. Contact Email: beth.mcilquham@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6086320599.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Belmont Sale Barn
26770 Sales Barn Lane
Belmont, WI 53510.
For more info visit www.beeftips.com. Raising Wisconsin's Children: Peace at home. Supporting positive sibling relationships
Raising Wisconsin’s Children: Peace at home. Supporting positive sibling relationships, Description:
Join us for lunch to learn about a variety of positive parenting topics. Classes offered monthly.
This month's topic is supporting positive sibling relationships.
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: go.wisc.edu/parenting-classes.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Missy Bablick. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 537-6254.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
This class is virtual.
For more info visit parenting.extension.wisc.edu. StrongBodies - Janesville Senior Center - Fall 2025
StrongBodies - Janesville Senior Center - Fall 2025
Welcome to StrongBodies! The Spring Session you are registering for will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00pm-2:15pm. This class is 10 weeks long and will be located at the Janesville Senior Center.
Hand weights, ankle weights, and mats will be provided, but if you prefer to bring your own, you may do so. Please make sure to bring a water bottle as well to stay hydrated.
Suggested Contributions are $30.00 and will be collected on the 1st week of class. We accept cash and checks only. Please make checks payable to UW Extension-Rock Co. with StrongBodies written in the memo line. You can also stop in our office or mail your contribution.
Cost: Suggested Contributions are welcomed. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Rock. Contact Name: Sara Ennocenti. Contact Email: sara.ennocenti@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 757-5059.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM.
Janesville Senior Center
69 S. Water Street
Janesville, WI 53545.
For more info visit docs.google.com. Green Thumb Gardening Fall 2025 - Gardening With Climate Change in Mind
The Green Thumb Gardening Fall Series will help you bring color to your fall garden and prepare you for a successful spring. Classes cover a wide range of autumn-themed and other topics from ornamental grasses, to bulbs, to getting the garden ready for winter. All gardeners from the novice to the experienced are welcome. You can take the whole series for a discounted price or select individual classes.
Are you having trouble adapting your gardening to the unpredictable weather patterns that are a hallmark of climate change? The first part of this presentation reviews the interconnected causes of climate change, patterns we are observing now, and projected climatic trends for the upcoming few decades. The second part includes a number of place-based suggestions for strategies to make personal landscapes more resilient to weather trends and ways to shrink your carbon footprint in the garden. The many small actions of gardeners as a group can help with solutions for climate change effects.
Cost: $100 for all or $12 individually. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Lisa Johnson. Contact phone: 608-224-3715. Contact Email: johnson.lisa@danecounty.gov.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Online.
For more info visit dane.extension.wisc.edu. Green Thumb Gardening Fall 2025 Series
The Green Thumb Gardening Fall Series will help you bring color to your fall garden and prepare you for a successful spring. Classes cover a wide range of autumn-themed and other topics from ornamental grasses, to bulbs, to getting the garden ready for winter. All gardeners from the novice to the experienced are welcome. You can take the whole series for a discounted price or select individual classes.
The fall 2025 classes will be held Thursday evenings online from 5:30-7:30 pm CST. The cost for the whole 10-class series is $100; individual classes are $12 each.
Cost: $100 for all or $12 individually. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Lisa Johnson. Contact phone: 608-224-3715. Contact Email: johnson.lisa@danecounty.gov.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Online.
For more info visit dane.extension.wisc.edu. Agriculture Webinar Series
The Agriculture Policy Webinar series will focus on policy changes affecting farm profitability, risk management, agriculture economics and markets for Wisconsin farmers and agricultural professionals.
-November 17: Managing Risk with Updated Commodity Support Programs
-November 24: What Farmers Need to Know About Tax Changes in OBBBA
-December 1: Dairy Risk Management Programs, Trade Policy Impacts, and Market Outlook
-December 8: Farm Policy Climate and What to Expect Moving Forward.
Cost: 0. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Farm Management. Crops & Soils. Dairy. Livestock. Named Program: Ag - Farm Mgmt - Farm Stress. Contact Name: Silva Gaku. Contact Email: silva.gaku@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 9203423180.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Online.
For more info visit uwmadison.zoom.us. Rent Smart (virtual) - Oconto
Make renting a great experience for you!
What you will learn: Planning for and meeting monthly expenses, Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing, How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants, Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Oconto. Contact Name: Katie Daul.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
online via Zoom.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Rent Smart - Mondays and Wednesdays 7-8 pm – November 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
Make renting a great experience for you!
FREE – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
What you will learn:
, Planning for and meeting monthly expenses, Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing, How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants, Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Amanda Kostman. Contact phone: 262-741-4961. Contact Email: amanda.kostman@wisc.edu.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Online Via Zoom Technology.
For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu. Triple P Seminar: Raising Competent Teenagers
Raising Competent Teenagers
Description:
Join us to learn how to help your teen become confident and successful in school and in the community. You’ll gain practical skills for building loving bonds with your teens while promoting their independence.
Whether you're a new parent or have years of experience, this session offers valuable tools to support your parenting journey.
💻 Virtual and free
👥 Open to parents and caregivers across Wisconsin.
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/0odi83.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Tracy Henegar. Contact Email: tracy.henegar@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 395-1363.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
This class is virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Money Matters Live
Improve your financial habits and money management using what you learn in this free, online series.
You can attend 1 session for each topic or as many sessions as your availability allows.
Each session will be up to an hour long and will include a short presentation and lots of time for discussion and questions.
November 18 at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. – How to Make a Spending Plan: Budgeting Tips
November 25 at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. – Friends, Family, and Your Finances
December 2 at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. – Making Smart Money Moves for The Holidays
December 9 at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. – Smart Investing & Scam-Proofing Your Finances.
Cost: FREE! Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Jonathon Ferguson. Contact Email: jonathon.ferguson@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-265-2527.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Online - Zoom.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. StrongBodies - DWRC - Fall 2025
StrongBodies - DWRC - Fall 2025
Welcome to StrongBodies! The Fall Session will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:15-12:45pm. This class is 11 weeks long and will be located in the Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center (DWRC) in the Magnolia Bluff Conference Room. Our classes will be moving around a little bit due to room availability during this session and some classes may be cancelled due to a scheduling conflict on my end that can't be rescheduled. I will make sure to notify you with room changes and class cancellations once the dates gets closer.
Hand weights, ankle weights, and mats will be provided, but if you prefer to bring your own, you may do so. Please make sure to bring a water bottle as well to stay hydrated.
Suggested Contributions will be collected on the 1st day of class. Please make checks payable to UW Extension-Rock Co. with StrongBodies written in the memo line.
After you register, you will receive an email from Extension's Health and Well-Being Educator, Sara Ennocenti, to inform you…
Cost: Suggested Contributions are welcomed. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Rock. Contact Name: Sara Ennocenti. Contact Email: sara.ennocenti@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 757-5059.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM.
Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center (DWRC)
1717 Center Avenue
Janesville, WI 53545.
For more info visit docs.google.com. Planning AHEAD
Join us for this multi-session program to help participants understand how to prepare for the end of life for themselves or a loved one. Register by calling Outagamie County Extension at 920-832-5121 or online via https://bit.ly/PlanningAheadAPL
This program will run for 3 weeks: 11/11, 11/18, 11/25.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Aging. County: Outagamie. Winnebago. Contact Name: Katie Gellings. Contact phone: 9208325126. Contact Email: katie.gellings@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Appleton Public Library
200 N Appleton Street
Appleton, WI.
Triple P Seminar: Raising Competent Teenagers
Raising Competent Teenagers
Description:
Join us to learn how to help your teen become confident and successful in school and in the community. You’ll gain practical skills for building loving bonds with your teens while promoting their independence.
Whether you're a new parent or have years of experience, this session offers valuable tools to support your parenting journey.
💻 Virtual and free
👥 Open to parents and caregivers across Wisconsin.
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/0odi83.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Tracy Henegar. Contact Email: tracy.henegar@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 395-1363.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
This class is virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Money Matters Live
Improve your financial habits and money management using what you learn in this free, online series.
You can attend 1 session for each topic or as many sessions as your availability allows.
Each session will be up to an hour long and will include a short presentation and lots of time for discussion and questions.
November 18 at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. – How to Make a Spending Plan: Budgeting Tips
November 25 at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. – Friends, Family, and Your Finances
December 2 at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. – Making Smart Money Moves for The Holidays
December 9 at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. – Smart Investing & Scam-Proofing Your Finances.
Cost: FREE! Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Jonathon Ferguson. Contact Email: jonathon.ferguson@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-265-2527.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Online - Zoom.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Rent Smart - Mondays and Wednesdays 7-8 pm – November 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
Make renting a great experience for you!
FREE – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
What you will learn:
, Planning for and meeting monthly expenses, Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing, How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants, Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Amanda Kostman. Contact phone: 262-741-4961. Contact Email: amanda.kostman@wisc.edu.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Online Via Zoom Technology.
For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu. StrongBodies - DWRC - Fall 2025
StrongBodies - DWRC - Fall 2025
Welcome to StrongBodies! The Fall Session will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:15-12:45pm. This class is 11 weeks long and will be located in the Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center (DWRC) in the Magnolia Bluff Conference Room. Our classes will be moving around a little bit due to room availability during this session and some classes may be cancelled due to a scheduling conflict on my end that can't be rescheduled. I will make sure to notify you with room changes and class cancellations once the dates gets closer.
Hand weights, ankle weights, and mats will be provided, but if you prefer to bring your own, you may do so. Please make sure to bring a water bottle as well to stay hydrated.
Suggested Contributions will be collected on the 1st day of class. Please make checks payable to UW Extension-Rock Co. with StrongBodies written in the memo line.
After you register, you will receive an email from Extension's Health and Well-Being Educator, Sara Ennocenti, to inform you…
Cost: Suggested Contributions are welcomed. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Rock. Contact Name: Sara Ennocenti. Contact Email: sara.ennocenti@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 757-5059.
Thursday, November 27, 2025, 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM.
Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center (DWRC)
1717 Center Avenue
Janesville, WI 53545.
For more info visit docs.google.com. Farm Pulse:Farm Financial Management and Analysis
Farm Pulse: Financial Management and Analysis is a self-paced online course for conventional and organic farmers interested in learning how to use farm financials to explore their farm business decisions. This course will help farmers evaluate their finances, take the pulse of their farm business, and set goals for the future of their operation. The course is open to anyone involved in agriculture. In particular, farmers or farm managers who are interested in developing farm financial statements to explore and make informed financial and production decisions on a farm business. Farm Pulse – Financial does fulfill education requirements for USDA Farm Service Agency loan borrowers in Wisconsin.
You will learn how to:
Identify which records to collect for your farm business
Compare and contrast financial strengths and weaknesses
Organize financial information into financial statements
Define the structure of balance sheets, income statements, statements of cash flow, and statements of owner equity.
Inter…
Cost: The course fee is $299, which includes access to the course materials for one year. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Crops & Soils. Dairy. Farm Management. Livestock. Contact Name: Trisha Wagner. Contact Email: trisha.wagner@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7158961609.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 12:00 AM – 1:00 AM.
Virtual self-paced online course.
For more info visit farms.extension.wisc.edu. Agriculture Webinar Series
The Agriculture Policy Webinar series will focus on policy changes affecting farm profitability, risk management, agriculture economics and markets for Wisconsin farmers and agricultural professionals.
-November 17: Managing Risk with Updated Commodity Support Programs
-November 24: What Farmers Need to Know About Tax Changes in OBBBA
-December 1: Dairy Risk Management Programs, Trade Policy Impacts, and Market Outlook
-December 8: Farm Policy Climate and What to Expect Moving Forward.
Cost: 0. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Farm Management. Crops & Soils. Dairy. Livestock. Named Program: Ag - Farm Mgmt - Farm Stress. Contact Name: Silva Gaku. Contact Email: silva.gaku@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 9203423180.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Online.
For more info visit uwmadison.zoom.us. Rent Smart - Mondays and Thursdays 1-2 pm – December 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18
Make renting a great experience for you!
FREE – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
What you will learn:
, Planning for and meeting monthly expenses, Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing, How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants, Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Amanda Kostman. Contact phone: 262-741-4961. Contact Email: amanda.kostman@wisc.edu.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Online Via Zoom Technology.
For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu. Rent Smart (virtual) - Oconto
Make renting a great experience for you!
What you will learn: Planning for and meeting monthly expenses, Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing, How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants, Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Oconto. Contact Name: Katie Daul.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
online via Zoom.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Triple P Seminar: Getting Teenagers Connected
Getting Teenagers Connected
Description:
Join us to learn how to help your teen develop friendships and get involved in school and in the community. You’ll gain practical skills for building loving bonds with your teens while promoting their independence.
Whether you're a new parent or have years of experience, this session offers valuable tools to support your parenting journey.
💻 Virtual and free
👥 Open to parents and caregivers across Wisconsin.
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/0odi83.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Tracy Henegar. Contact Email: tracy.henegar@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 395-1363.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
This class is virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Money Matters Live
Improve your financial habits and money management using what you learn in this free, online series.
You can attend 1 session for each topic or as many sessions as your availability allows.
Each session will be up to an hour long and will include a short presentation and lots of time for discussion and questions.
November 18 at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. – How to Make a Spending Plan: Budgeting Tips
November 25 at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. – Friends, Family, and Your Finances
December 2 at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. – Making Smart Money Moves for The Holidays
December 9 at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. – Smart Investing & Scam-Proofing Your Finances.
Cost: FREE! Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Jonathon Ferguson. Contact Email: jonathon.ferguson@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-265-2527.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Online - Zoom.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. StrongBodies - DWRC - Fall 2025
StrongBodies - DWRC - Fall 2025
Welcome to StrongBodies! The Fall Session will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:15-12:45pm. This class is 11 weeks long and will be located in the Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center (DWRC) in the Magnolia Bluff Conference Room. Our classes will be moving around a little bit due to room availability during this session and some classes may be cancelled due to a scheduling conflict on my end that can't be rescheduled. I will make sure to notify you with room changes and class cancellations once the dates gets closer.
Hand weights, ankle weights, and mats will be provided, but if you prefer to bring your own, you may do so. Please make sure to bring a water bottle as well to stay hydrated.
Suggested Contributions will be collected on the 1st day of class. Please make checks payable to UW Extension-Rock Co. with StrongBodies written in the memo line.
After you register, you will receive an email from Extension's Health and Well-Being Educator, Sara Ennocenti, to inform you…
Cost: Suggested Contributions are welcomed. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Rock. Contact Name: Sara Ennocenti. Contact Email: sara.ennocenti@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 757-5059.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM.
Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center (DWRC)
1717 Center Avenue
Janesville, WI 53545.
For more info visit docs.google.com. Parents Forever
Parents Forever is an educational class for parents and caregivers in the process of divorce, already divorced, or never married but separating. In this class, you will learn how family transitions affect children and how children experience family conflict. You will learn how to care for yourself during your family transition and how to prevent and reduce conflict.
**Please note this is a two-part class. The second class is scheduled for Thursday December 4th. Please plan to attend both classes.
**Please Note: This class may or may not meet the requirement for court mandated co-parenting classes for divorcing parents. Please confirm with your county before registering for this class for that purpose.
💻 Virtual and low-cost
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/0pw104.
Cost: $28.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Buffalo. Chippewa. Clark. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Florence. Fond du Lac. Grant. Green. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Marquette. Milwaukee. Oconto. Outagamie. Pepin. Polk. Portage. Racine. Richland. Saint Croix. Sheboygan. Trempealeau. Walworth. Waupaca. Winnebago. Wood. Contact Name: Hannah Zellmer. Contact Email: hannah.zellmer@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-297-3139.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
This class is virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Beef Cow-Calf Workshop
6:00 PM check-in starts, program 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Topics:
Meeting cow herd winter nutritional needs
Forage sampling and interpreting results
Selecting replacement heifers
Getting ready to haul.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Livestock. County: Chippewa. Dunn. Eau Claire. Contact Name: Ryan Sterry. Contact Email: ryan.sterry@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7153086423.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Dunn County Government Center
3001 US HWY 12E
Room 60
Menomonie, WI 54751.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Triple P Seminar: Getting Teenagers Connected
Getting Teenagers Connected
Description:
Join us to learn how to help your teen develop friendships and get involved in school and in the community. You’ll gain practical skills for building loving bonds with your teens while promoting their independence.
Whether you're a new parent or have years of experience, this session offers valuable tools to support your parenting journey.
💻 Virtual and free
👥 Open to parents and caregivers across Wisconsin.
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/0odi83.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Tracy Henegar. Contact Email: tracy.henegar@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 395-1363.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
This class is virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Money Matters Live
Improve your financial habits and money management using what you learn in this free, online series.
You can attend 1 session for each topic or as many sessions as your availability allows.
Each session will be up to an hour long and will include a short presentation and lots of time for discussion and questions.
November 18 at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. – How to Make a Spending Plan: Budgeting Tips
November 25 at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. – Friends, Family, and Your Finances
December 2 at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. – Making Smart Money Moves for The Holidays
December 9 at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. – Smart Investing & Scam-Proofing Your Finances.
Cost: FREE! Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Jonathon Ferguson. Contact Email: jonathon.ferguson@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-265-2527.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Online - Zoom.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Parents Forever
Parents Forever is an educational class for parents and caregivers in the process of divorce, already divorced, or never married but separating. In this class, you will learn how family transitions affect children and how children experience family conflict. You will learn how to care for yourself during your family transition and how to prevent and reduce conflict.
**Please note this is a two-part class. The first class is scheduled for Tuesday December 2nd. Please plan to attend both classes.
**Please Note: This class may or may not meet the requirement for court mandated co-parenting classes for divorcing parents. Please confirm with your county before registering for this class for that purpose.
💻 Virtual and low-cost
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/0pw104.
Cost: $28.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Buffalo. Chippewa. Clark. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Florence. Fond du Lac. Grant. Green. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Marquette. Milwaukee. Oconto. Outagamie. Pepin. Polk. Portage. Racine. Richland. Saint Croix. Sheboygan. Trempealeau. Walworth. Waupaca. Winnebago. Wood. Contact Name: Hannah Zellmer. Contact Email: hannah.zellmer@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608 297 3139.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 5:30 AM – 7:30 AM.
This class is virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. StrongBodies - DWRC - Fall 2025
StrongBodies - DWRC - Fall 2025
Welcome to StrongBodies! The Fall Session will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:15-12:45pm. This class is 11 weeks long and will be located in the Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center (DWRC) in the Magnolia Bluff Conference Room. Our classes will be moving around a little bit due to room availability during this session and some classes may be cancelled due to a scheduling conflict on my end that can't be rescheduled. I will make sure to notify you with room changes and class cancellations once the dates gets closer.
Hand weights, ankle weights, and mats will be provided, but if you prefer to bring your own, you may do so. Please make sure to bring a water bottle as well to stay hydrated.
Suggested Contributions will be collected on the 1st day of class. Please make checks payable to UW Extension-Rock Co. with StrongBodies written in the memo line.
After you register, you will receive an email from Extension's Health and Well-Being Educator, Sara Ennocenti, to inform you…
Cost: Suggested Contributions are welcomed. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Rock. Contact Name: Sara Ennocenti. Contact Email: sara.ennocenti@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 757-5059.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM.
Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center (DWRC)
1717 Center Avenue
Janesville, WI 53545.
For more info visit docs.google.com. Rent Smart - Mondays and Thursdays 1-2 pm – December 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18
Make renting a great experience for you!
FREE – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
What you will learn:
, Planning for and meeting monthly expenses, Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing, How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants, Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Amanda Kostman. Contact phone: 262-741-4961. Contact Email: amanda.kostman@wisc.edu.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Online Via Zoom Technology.
For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu. Parents Forever
Parents Forever is an educational class for parents and caregivers in the process of divorce, already divorced, or never married but separating. In this class, you will learn how family transitions affect children and how children experience family conflict. You will learn how to care for yourself during your family transition and how to prevent and reduce conflict.
**Please note this is a two-part class. The first class is scheduled for Tuesday December 2nd. Please plan to attend both classes.
**Please Note: This class may or may not meet the requirement for court mandated co-parenting classes for divorcing parents. Please confirm with your county before registering for this class for that purpose.
💻 Virtual and low-cost
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/0pw104.
Cost: $28.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Buffalo. Chippewa. Clark. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Florence. Fond du Lac. Grant. Green. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Marquette. Milwaukee. Oconto. Outagamie. Pepin. Polk. Portage. Racine. Richland. Saint Croix. Sheboygan. Trempealeau. Walworth. Waupaca. Winnebago. Wood. Contact Name: Hannah Zellmer. Contact Email: hannah.zellmer@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-297-3139.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
This class is virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Houseplant Essentials
Growing houseplants has a lot of benefits, especially for our well-being. But it’s so frustrating when they don't look their best! Let’s get together and talk about your houseplants. We’ll go through the essentials of what houseplants (including holiday gift plants) need, common problems, and tips to get your plants back into shape!
Optional: Do you have a houseplant that doesn't look so good? Bring it with you and we will figure out how to make it thrive!
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Free Events. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Walworth. Contact Name: Julie Hill. Contact phone: 2627414958. Contact Email: julie.hill@wisc.edu.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
East Troy Parks and Recreation
2015 Energy Drive, East Troy.
For more info visit easttroywi.gov. Introduction to Forest Carbon Programs
Have you heard about the voluntary carbon market and are unsure what it means for your woods? Have you been contacted by a forest carbon program and are trying to decide whether to enroll? Do you want to learn how your woods can help reduce the amount of carbon pollution in the atmosphere?
If so, join us for a free webinar on forest carbon programs for Wisconsin landowners. We’ll discuss how forests store carbon, how the voluntary carbon market works, and how to decide whether or not a forest carbon program is a good fit for your woods. Forest carbon programs align well with some forest management goals, but not with others.
The session will begin with a presentation by Keith Phelps and Scott Hershberger from UW–Madison Extension Forestry. Then foresters Ethan Ragan (from the Family Forest Carbon Program), Jordan Lutz (from Forest Carbon Works), and Josh Fain (from LandYield) will talk about eligibility requirements, the enrollment process, the payment structure, and other aspects of their programs.
Come p…
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Forestry & Wildlife. Contact Name: Keith Phelps. Contact Email: keith.phelps@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-840-7504.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Online (Zoom).
For more info visit woodlandinfo.org. Resilient Co-Parenting: The Gift of Forgiveness
Resilient Co-Parenting is a monthly class series for parents and caregivers who are raising their children together while living apart. Join other parents and caregivers to receive support on your co-parenting journey.
This month’s class focuses on the gift of forgiveness. Forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves and others. Letting go of resentment and bitterness yields many benefits, including a better co-parenting relationship. Explore what forgiveness is - and isn't - as you learn the steps of the process.
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: go.wisc.edu/21t6cz.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Hannah Zellmer. Contact Email: hannah.zellmer@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-297-3139.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
This class is virtual.
For more info visit uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com. Rent Smart
What you will learn:
Planning for and meeting monthly expenses
Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing
How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants
Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors
Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Clark. Contact Name: Crystal Walters. Contact Email: crystal.walters@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7157435126.
Friday, December 5, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Greenwood Public Library.
For more info visit clark.extension.wisc.edu. Agriculture Webinar Series
The Agriculture Policy Webinar series will focus on policy changes affecting farm profitability, risk management, agriculture economics and markets for Wisconsin farmers and agricultural professionals.
-November 17: Managing Risk with Updated Commodity Support Programs
-November 24: What Farmers Need to Know About Tax Changes in OBBBA
-December 1: Dairy Risk Management Programs, Trade Policy Impacts, and Market Outlook
-December 8: Farm Policy Climate and What to Expect Moving Forward.
Cost: 0. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Farm Management. Crops & Soils. Dairy. Livestock. Named Program: Ag - Farm Mgmt - Farm Stress. Contact Name: Silva Gaku. Contact Email: silva.gaku@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 9203423180.
Monday, December 8, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Online.
For more info visit uwmadison.zoom.us. Rent Smart - Mondays and Thursdays 1-2 pm – December 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18
Make renting a great experience for you!
FREE – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
What you will learn:
, Planning for and meeting monthly expenses, Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing, How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants, Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Amanda Kostman. Contact phone: 262-741-4961. Contact Email: amanda.kostman@wisc.edu.
Monday, December 8, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Online Via Zoom Technology.
For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu. Rent Smart (virtual) - Oconto
Make renting a great experience for you!
What you will learn: Planning for and meeting monthly expenses, Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing, How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants, Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Oconto. Contact Name: Katie Daul.
Monday, December 8, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
online via Zoom.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Parents Forever
Parents Forever is an educational class for parents and caregivers in the process of divorce, already divorced, or never married but separating. In this class, you will learn how family transitions affect children and how children experience family conflict. You will learn how to care for yourself during your family transition and how to prevent and reduce conflict.
**Please Note: This class may or may not meet the requirement for court mandated co-parenting classes for divorcing parents. Please confirm with your county before registering for this class for that purpose.
💻 Virtual and low-cost
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: go.wisc.edu/4km7v8.
Cost: $20.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Buffalo. Chippewa. Clark. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Florence. Fond du Lac. Grant. Green. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Marquette. Milwaukee. Oconto. Outagamie. Pepin. Polk. Portage. Racine. Richland. Saint Croix. Sheboygan. Trempealeau. Walworth. Waupaca. Winnebago. Wood. Contact Name: Heidi Ungrodt. Contact Email: heidi.ungrodt@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 373-6104.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
This class is virtual.
For more info visit www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov. Triple P Discussion Group: Reducing Family Conflict with Teenagers
Reducing Family Conflict with Teenagers
Description:
Come join other parents and caregivers to talk about why conflict sometimes happens in families. You’ll learn practical skills to teach your teen how to get along with family members and how to resolve conflict when it happens.
Whether you're a new parent or have years of experience, this session offers valuable tools to support your parenting journey.
💻 Virtual and free
👥 Open to parents and caregivers across Wisconsin.
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/0odi83.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Tracy Henegar. Contact Email: tracy.henegar@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 395-1363.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
This class is virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Money Matters Live
Improve your financial habits and money management using what you learn in this free, online series.
You can attend 1 session for each topic or as many sessions as your availability allows.
Each session will be up to an hour long and will include a short presentation and lots of time for discussion and questions.
November 18 at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. – How to Make a Spending Plan: Budgeting Tips
November 25 at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. – Friends, Family, and Your Finances
December 2 at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. – Making Smart Money Moves for The Holidays
December 9 at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. – Smart Investing & Scam-Proofing Your Finances.
Cost: FREE! Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Jonathon Ferguson. Contact Email: jonathon.ferguson@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-265-2527.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Online - Zoom.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. StrongBodies - DWRC - Fall 2025
StrongBodies - DWRC - Fall 2025
Welcome to StrongBodies! The Fall Session will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:15-12:45pm. This class is 11 weeks long and will be located in the Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center (DWRC) in the Magnolia Bluff Conference Room. Our classes will be moving around a little bit due to room availability during this session and some classes may be cancelled due to a scheduling conflict on my end that can't be rescheduled. I will make sure to notify you with room changes and class cancellations once the dates gets closer.
Hand weights, ankle weights, and mats will be provided, but if you prefer to bring your own, you may do so. Please make sure to bring a water bottle as well to stay hydrated.
Suggested Contributions will be collected on the 1st day of class. Please make checks payable to UW Extension-Rock Co. with StrongBodies written in the memo line.
After you register, you will receive an email from Extension's Health and Well-Being Educator, Sara Ennocenti, to inform you…
Cost: Suggested Contributions are welcomed. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Rock. Contact Name: Sara Ennocenti. Contact Email: sara.ennocenti@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 757-5059.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM.
Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center (DWRC)
1717 Center Avenue
Janesville, WI 53545.
For more info visit docs.google.com. Triple P Discussion Group: Reducing Family Conflict with Teenagers
Reducing Family Conflict with Teenagers
Description:
Come join other parents and caregivers to talk about why conflict sometimes happens in families. You’ll learn practical skills to teach your teen how to get along with family members and how to resolve conflict when it happens.
Whether you're a new parent or have years of experience, this session offers valuable tools to support your parenting journey.
💻 Virtual and free
👥 Open to parents and caregivers across Wisconsin.
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/0odi83.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Tracy Henegar. Contact Email: tracy.henegar@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 395-1363.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
This class is virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Money Matters Live
Improve your financial habits and money management using what you learn in this free, online series.
You can attend 1 session for each topic or as many sessions as your availability allows.
Each session will be up to an hour long and will include a short presentation and lots of time for discussion and questions.
November 18 at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. – How to Make a Spending Plan: Budgeting Tips
November 25 at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. – Friends, Family, and Your Finances
December 2 at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. – Making Smart Money Moves for The Holidays
December 9 at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. – Smart Investing & Scam-Proofing Your Finances.
Cost: FREE! Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Jonathon Ferguson. Contact Email: jonathon.ferguson@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-265-2527.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Online - Zoom.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Becoming the Employer of Choice
Becoming the Employer of Choice for Vegetable Farmers was created to address this exact need.
Being a boss and leading a team requires a set of skills somewhat different from those used on the production side of things. And while making time to strengthen those skills can be challenging, it can pay off for farmers in big ways - from improved efficiency and product quality to higher employee satisfaction, labor retention, and overall quality of life.
“This program has been pivotal for us to move our farm to the next level. I used to poo-poo these skills as unnecessary fluff. I’m not that person anymore. We need this for our staff and for ourselves in order to sustainably grow our business, thrive, and be happy on our farm.” - 2024 BTEC participant
Throughout BTEC’s 8 sessions, you’ll learn with and from your farmer peers. We will dig into more concrete topics like hiring, onboarding, training, reviews, and feedback. We’ll also explore farm culture, intercultural competence, and emotional intelligence - topi…
Cost: Varies. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Statewide. Contact Name: Sarah Janes Ugoretz. Contact Email: sarah.janesugoretz@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-234-1561.
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. StrongBodies - DWRC - Fall 2025
StrongBodies - DWRC - Fall 2025
Welcome to StrongBodies! The Fall Session will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:15-12:45pm. This class is 11 weeks long and will be located in the Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center (DWRC) in the Magnolia Bluff Conference Room. Our classes will be moving around a little bit due to room availability during this session and some classes may be cancelled due to a scheduling conflict on my end that can't be rescheduled. I will make sure to notify you with room changes and class cancellations once the dates gets closer.
Hand weights, ankle weights, and mats will be provided, but if you prefer to bring your own, you may do so. Please make sure to bring a water bottle as well to stay hydrated.
Suggested Contributions will be collected on the 1st day of class. Please make checks payable to UW Extension-Rock Co. with StrongBodies written in the memo line.
After you register, you will receive an email from Extension's Health and Well-Being Educator, Sara Ennocenti, to inform you…
Cost: Suggested Contributions are welcomed. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Rock. Contact Name: Sara Ennocenti. Contact Email: sara.ennocenti@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 757-5059.
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM.
Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center (DWRC)
1717 Center Avenue
Janesville, WI 53545.
For more info visit docs.google.com. Rent Smart - Mondays and Thursdays 1-2 pm – December 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18
Make renting a great experience for you!
FREE – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
What you will learn:
, Planning for and meeting monthly expenses, Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing, How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants, Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Amanda Kostman. Contact phone: 262-741-4961. Contact Email: amanda.kostman@wisc.edu.
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Online Via Zoom Technology.
For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu. AgrAbility Virtual Neighbor-to-Neighbor Series
🌾 Let’s Talk Farming—Neighbor to Neighbor! 🌾 AgrAbility of Wisconsin invites you to join our virtual Neighbor-to-Neighbor meetings, a relaxed space to connect, share stories, and explore ways to make farming more accessible and sustainable. 🗓 Upcoming Dates: Dec. 11 | 6:00–6:45pm, Jan. 14 | 12:00–12:45pm, Feb. 19 | 6:00–6:45pm
No formal presentations, just real talk with real neighbors. Bring your lunch, your favorite drink, and your thoughts. Whether you're a farmer, service provider, or community member, we’d love to have you join the conversation. 📲 Register once, attend any or all sessions: 🔗 https://go.wisc.edu/s138qq.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Farm Management. Crops & Soils. Dairy. Health & Well-Being. Livestock. Contact Name: Michelle Bachand. Contact Email: agrability@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-262-9336.
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM.
Virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Parents Forever
Parents Forever is an educational class for parents and caregivers in the process of divorce, already divorced, or never married but separating. In this class, you will learn how family transitions affect children and how children experience family conflict. You will learn how to care for yourself during your family transition and how to prevent and reduce conflict.
**Please Note: This class may or may not meet the requirement for court mandated co-parenting classes for divorcing parents. Please confirm with your county before registering for this class for that purpose.
💻 Virtual and low-cost
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://kewaunee.extension.wisc.edu/families-finances-wellness/co-parenting/.
Cost: $35.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Buffalo. Chippewa. Clark. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Florence. Fond du Lac. Grant. Green. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Marquette. Milwaukee. Oconto. Outagamie. Pepin. Polk. Portage. Racine. Richland. Saint Croix. Sheboygan. Trempealeau. Walworth. Waupaca. Winnebago. Wood. Contact Name: Renee Koenig. Contact Email: renee.koenig@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (920) 388-7137.
Friday, December 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
This class is virtual.
For more info visit kewaunee.extension.wisc.edu. Rent Smart - Mondays and Thursdays 1-2 pm – December 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18
Make renting a great experience for you!
FREE – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
What you will learn:
, Planning for and meeting monthly expenses, Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing, How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants, Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Amanda Kostman. Contact phone: 262-741-4961. Contact Email: amanda.kostman@wisc.edu.
Monday, December 15, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Online Via Zoom Technology.
For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu. Ask Your Gardening Question: LIVE
Join us LIVE online for an opportunity to connect with plant health experts from the UW-Madison Division of Extension. These live sessions, held monthly on Mondays from 1:30-2:30 p.m. is your chance to ask any questions you may have about trees and shrubs, homegrown fruits and vegetables, indoor plants, ornamental plants, lawns, and more.
Whether it’s about plant diseases, pesky insects, or the selection and general care of plants in and around your home, our panel of seasoned experts will provide you with insightful answers. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to cultivate your knowledge and keep your plants thriving.
View the 2025 schedule and register at go.wisc.edu/AYGQLIVE.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. Contact Name: Amy Freidig. Contact Email: amy.freidig@wisc.edu.
Monday, December 15, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Online.
For more info visit hort.extension.wisc.edu. Rent Smart (virtual) - Oconto
Make renting a great experience for you!
What you will learn: Planning for and meeting monthly expenses, Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing, How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants, Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Oconto. Contact Name: Katie Daul.
Monday, December 15, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
online via Zoom.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. WWASH Conference 2025
Join us at the 2025 WWASH Conference to explore the intersection of on-farm research, soil health, and water quality. Engage with other farmers, dynamic keynote speakers, participate in interactive breakout sessions, and contribute to thought-provoking roundtable discussions, all designed to deepen your expertise and provide actionable insights for your farm or the producers you support.
Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Statewide. Topic: Crops & Soils. Water Resources. Farm Management. Livestock. Named Program: Ag - Water Quality. Contact Name: Agriculture Water Quality Program. Contact Email: agwater@extension.wisc.edu.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 – Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Kalahari Resort and Convention Center
1305 Kalahari Drive
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965.
For more info visit cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu. Triple P Discussion Group: Building Teenagers’ Survival Skills
Building Teenagers’ Survival Skills
Description:
Come join other parents and caregivers to talk about why teens sometimes make risky decisions. You’ll learn practical skills for planning with your teen to keep them safe.
Whether you're a new parent or have years of experience, this session offers valuable tools to support your parenting journey.
💻 Virtual and free
👥 Open to parents and caregivers across Wisconsin.
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/0odi83.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Tracy Henegar. Contact Email: tracy.henegar@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 395-1363.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
This class is virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Badger Dairy Insight
A monthly webinar on topics from reproduction and genetics, animal health and welfare, nutrition, and emerging technologies. To see the monthly speaker please visit https://dairy.extension.wisc.edu.
Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Dairy. Named Program: Ag - FarmReadyResearch. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Jackie McCarville. Contact Email: jackie.mccarville@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6085760147.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. StrongBodies - DWRC - Fall 2025
StrongBodies - DWRC - Fall 2025
Welcome to StrongBodies! The Fall Session will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:15-12:45pm. This class is 11 weeks long and will be located in the Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center (DWRC) in the Magnolia Bluff Conference Room. Our classes will be moving around a little bit due to room availability during this session and some classes may be cancelled due to a scheduling conflict on my end that can't be rescheduled. I will make sure to notify you with room changes and class cancellations once the dates gets closer.
Hand weights, ankle weights, and mats will be provided, but if you prefer to bring your own, you may do so. Please make sure to bring a water bottle as well to stay hydrated.
Suggested Contributions will be collected on the 1st day of class. Please make checks payable to UW Extension-Rock Co. with StrongBodies written in the memo line.
After you register, you will receive an email from Extension's Health and Well-Being Educator, Sara Ennocenti, to inform you…
Cost: Suggested Contributions are welcomed. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Rock. Contact Name: Sara Ennocenti. Contact Email: sara.ennocenti@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 757-5059.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM.
Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center (DWRC)
1717 Center Avenue
Janesville, WI 53545.
For more info visit docs.google.com. Triple P Discussion Group: Building Teenagers’ Survival Skills
Building Teenagers’ Survival Skills
Description:
Come join other parents and caregivers to talk about why teens sometimes make risky decisions. You’ll learn practical skills for planning with your teen to keep them safe.
Whether you're a new parent or have years of experience, this session offers valuable tools to support your parenting journey.
💻 Virtual and free
👥 Open to parents and caregivers across Wisconsin.
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/0odi83.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Tracy Henegar. Contact Email: tracy.henegar@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 395-1363.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
This class is virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. StrongBodies - DWRC - Fall 2025
StrongBodies - DWRC - Fall 2025
Welcome to StrongBodies! The Fall Session will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:15-12:45pm. This class is 11 weeks long and will be located in the Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center (DWRC) in the Magnolia Bluff Conference Room. Our classes will be moving around a little bit due to room availability during this session and some classes may be cancelled due to a scheduling conflict on my end that can't be rescheduled. I will make sure to notify you with room changes and class cancellations once the dates gets closer.
Hand weights, ankle weights, and mats will be provided, but if you prefer to bring your own, you may do so. Please make sure to bring a water bottle as well to stay hydrated.
Suggested Contributions will be collected on the 1st day of class. Please make checks payable to UW Extension-Rock Co. with StrongBodies written in the memo line.
After you register, you will receive an email from Extension's Health and Well-Being Educator, Sara Ennocenti, to inform you…
Cost: Suggested Contributions are welcomed. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Rock. Contact Name: Sara Ennocenti. Contact Email: sara.ennocenti@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 757-5059.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM.
Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center (DWRC)
1717 Center Avenue
Janesville, WI 53545.
For more info visit docs.google.com. Raising Wisconsin's Children: Screen Smarts: Using Family Values to Guide Media Use
Join us for lunch to learn about a variety of positive parenting topics. Classes offered monthly.
This month's topic is Screen Smarts: Using Family Values to Guide Media Use
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: go.wisc.edu/parenting-classes.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Missy Bablick. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 537-6254.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
This class is virtual.
For more info visit parenting.extension.wisc.edu. Rent Smart - Mondays and Thursdays 1-2 pm – December 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18
Make renting a great experience for you!
FREE – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
What you will learn:
, Planning for and meeting monthly expenses, Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing, How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants, Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Amanda Kostman. Contact phone: 262-741-4961. Contact Email: amanda.kostman@wisc.edu.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Online Via Zoom Technology.
For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu. Farm Pulse:Farm Financial Management and Analysis
Farm Pulse: Financial Management and Analysis is a self-paced online course for conventional and organic farmers interested in learning how to use farm financials to explore their farm business decisions. This course will help farmers evaluate their finances, take the pulse of their farm business, and set goals for the future of their operation. The course is open to anyone involved in agriculture. In particular, farmers or farm managers who are interested in developing farm financial statements to explore and make informed financial and production decisions on a farm business. Farm Pulse – Financial does fulfill education requirements for USDA Farm Service Agency loan borrowers in Wisconsin.
You will learn how to:
Identify which records to collect for your farm business
Compare and contrast financial strengths and weaknesses
Organize financial information into financial statements
Define the structure of balance sheets, income statements, statements of cash flow, and statements of owner equity.
Inter…
Cost: The course fee is $299, which includes access to the course materials for one year. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Crops & Soils. Dairy. Farm Management. Livestock. Contact Name: Trisha Wagner. Contact Email: trisha.wagner@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7158961609.
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 12:00 AM – 1:00 AM.
Virtual self-paced online course.
For more info visit farms.extension.wisc.edu. Rent Smart
What you will learn:
Planning for and meeting monthly expenses
Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing
How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants
Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors
Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Clark. Contact Name: Crystal Walters. Contact Email: crystal.walters@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7157435126.
Friday, January 2, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Greenwood Public Library.
For more info visit clark.extension.wisc.edu. Triple P Seminar: Raising Confident Competent Children
Description:
Join us to learn how to help children develop social and emotional skills such as good communication and problem solving. You’ll gain practical strategies for building loving bonds with your kids and handling challenging behavior effectively.
Whether you're a new parent or have years of experience, this session offers valuable tools to support your parenting journey.
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: http://go.wisc.edu/rc3920.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Heidi Ungrodt. Contact Email: heidi.ungrodt@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 373-6104.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Triple P Family Transitions
Triple P Family Transitions, Description:
**Please note: This is a 5-week series that runs weekly from January 6 through February 3. Please plan to attend all five classes. This series of classes is designed for parents and caregivers who are separating or divorcing and may be experiencing distress. We focus on skills to resolve conflict with former partners and cope with stress. We'll also share how to talk with children about divorce and help them cope with their emotions. You'll leave with ideas for forming a new family identity and supporting your family during this change. This class may not meet the requirement for court mandated co-parenting classes for divorcing parents. Please confirm with your county before registering for this class for that purpose. 💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/juqep0.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Amanda Griswold. Contact Email: amanda.griswold@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-326-0223.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
This class is virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Triple P Seminar: Raising Confident Competent Children
Description:
Join us to learn how to help children develop social and emotional skills such as good communication and problem solving. You’ll gain practical strategies for building loving bonds with your kids and handling challenging behavior effectively.
Whether you're a new parent or have years of experience, this session offers valuable tools to support your parenting journey.
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: http://go.wisc.edu/rc3920.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Heidi Ungrodt. Contact Email: heidi.ungrodt@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 373-6104.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Resilient Co-Parenting: Families Fighting Fair
Resilient Co-Parenting is a monthly class series for parents and caregivers who are raising their children together while living apart. Join other parents and caregivers to receive support on your co-parenting journey.
This month’s class focuses on families fighting fair. Learn how to manage conflicts with your co-parent in a way that benefits your children. This session covers positive conflict management, compromise, reframing, and active listening.
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/132w5f.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Free Events. Statewide. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Hannah Zellmer. Contact Email: hannah.zellmer@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608 297 3139.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
This class is virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Triple P Seminar: Raising Resilient Children
Description:
Join us to learn how to help children handle their emotions and develop coping skills during life stress. You’ll gain practical skills for building loving bonds with your kids and handling challenging behavior effectively.
Whether you're a new parent or have years of experience, this session offers valuable tools to support your parenting journey.
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: http://go.wisc.edu/rc3920.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Heidi Ungrodt. Contact Email: heidi.ungrodt@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 373-6104.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Fathers Help Children Stand Up for Themselves
Focus on Fathers is a free monthly online lunch-and-learn series, designed for dads, and is open to all parents and caregivers. Strengthen family bonds, support your child’s emotional growth, and connect with others navigating the joys and challenges of parenting today. Join us the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1 PM.
This month's class is called Fathers Help Children Stand Up for Themselves. As kids grow, they face more choices and challenges. This class helps fathers teach decision-making, self-confidence, and safety—skills every child needs to thrive. Join us and learn how your guidance can make all the difference.
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/q07qp0.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Patricia Carroll. Contact Email: patricia.carroll@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (920) 386-3790.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
This class if virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Triple P Seminar: Raising Resilient Children
Description:
Join us to learn how to help children handle their emotions and develop coping skills during life stress. You’ll gain practical skills for building loving bonds with your kids and handling challenging behavior effectively.
Whether you're a new parent or have years of experience, this session offers valuable tools to support your parenting journey.
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: http://go.wisc.edu/rc3920.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Heidi Ungrodt. Contact Email: heidi.ungrodt@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 373-6104.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Cranberry School- Fruit Crop Pesticide Training
Pesticide applicator certification training event. We will spend time reviewing the training manual and answering questions. Following the review, the exam will be given.
You must register and purchase your training materials prior to the event. No walk-ins will be allowed on the day of training.
Lunch is not provided. Space is limited.
Cost: 10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. Contact Name: Jean Siewert. Contact Email: patprogram@mailplus.wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6082627588.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
Holiday Inn Stevens Point Convention Center, 1001 Amber Ave, Stevens Point, WI 54482.
For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu. AgrAbility Virtual Neighbor-to-Neighbor Series
🌾 Let’s Talk Farming—Neighbor to Neighbor! 🌾 AgrAbility of Wisconsin invites you to join our virtual Neighbor-to-Neighbor meetings, a relaxed space to connect, share stories, and explore ways to make farming more accessible and sustainable. 🗓 Upcoming Dates: Jan. 14 | 12:00–12:45pm, Feb. 19 | 6:00–6:45pm
No formal presentations, just real talk with real neighbors. Bring your lunch, your favorite drink, and your thoughts. Whether you're a farmer, service provider, or community member, we’d love to have you join the conversation. 📲 Register once, attend any or all sessions: 🔗 https://go.wisc.edu/s138qq.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Farm Management. Crops & Soils. Dairy. Health & Well-Being. Livestock. Contact Name: Michelle Bachand. Contact Email: agrability@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-262-9336.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM.
Virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Speaking Your Child's Love Language
Raising Wisconsin’s Children is a free, monthly lunch-and-learn series designed to support parents and caregivers in navigating the joys and challenges of raising children today. Join us virtually on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 1 PM.
January's class is called Speaking Your Child's Love Language. Clear communication helps us connect. Learn how to speak your child’s love language. Everyone is welcome!
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://parenting.extension.wisc.edu/online-parenting-classes/.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Missy Bablick. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 537-6254.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
This class is virtual.
For more info visit parenting.extension.wisc.edu. Triple P Seminar: Dealing with Disobedience
Description:
Come join other parents and caregivers to talk about why children sometimes behave in challenging ways. You’ll learn practical skills for setting boundaries and using effective discipline to encourage children to behave well and get along with others.
Whether you're a new parent or have years of experience, this session offers valuable tools to support your parenting journey.
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: http://go.wisc.edu/rc3920.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Heidi Ungrodt. Contact Email: heidi.ungrodt@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 373-6104.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Badger Dairy Insight
A monthly webinar on topics from reproduction and genetics, animal health and welfare, nutrition, and emerging technologies. To see the monthly speaker please visit https://dairy.extension.wisc.edu.
Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Dairy. Named Program: Ag - FarmReadyResearch. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Jackie McCarville. Contact Email: jackie.mccarville@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6085760147.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Triple P Seminar: Dealing with Disobedience
Description:
Come join other parents and caregivers to talk about why children sometimes behave in challenging ways. You’ll learn practical skills for setting boundaries and using effective discipline to encourage children to behave well and get along with others.
Whether you're a new parent or have years of experience, this session offers valuable tools to support your parenting journey.
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: http://go.wisc.edu/rc3920.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Heidi Ungrodt. Contact Email: heidi.ungrodt@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 373-6104.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. 1.1 Field & Vegetable Pesticide Certification Training
Pesticide applicator certification training event. We will spend time reviewing the training manual and answering questions. Following the review, the exam will be given.
You must register and purchase your training materials prior to the event. No walk-ins will be allowed on the day of training.
Lunch is not provided. Space is limited.
Cost: 35.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. Contact Name: Jean Siewert. Contact Email: patprogram@mailplus.wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6082627588.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
NWTC Corporate Conference Center, 2740 W Mason St, Green Bay, WI 54307.
For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu. Dodge County- General Farm Pesticide Training
Pesticide applicator certification training event. We will spend time reviewing the training manual and answering questions. Following the review, the exam will be given.
You must register and purchase your training materials prior to the event. No walk-ins will be allowed on the day of training.
Lunch is not provided. Space is limited.
Cost: 10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. County: Dodge. Contact Name: Kelly Flanders. Contact Email: kflanders@co.dodge.wi.us. Contact phone: 920.386.3790.
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Dodge County Auditorium, 127 E Oak St, Juneau, WI 53039.
For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu. Dunn County- General Farm Pesticide Training
Pesticide applicator certification training event. We will spend time reviewing the training manual and answering questions. Following the review, the exam will be given.
You must register and purchase your training materials prior to the event. No walk-ins will be allowed on the day of training.
Lunch is not provided. Space is limited.
Cost: 10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. County: Dunn. Contact Name: Deanna Wiersgalla. Contact Email: wiersgalla@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-232-1636.
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Dunn County Gov't Center, 3001 US Highway 12E, Menomonie, WI 54751, Room 060.
For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu. Wisconsin Maple Syrup Producers Association Winter Institute
The Wisconsin Maple Syrup Producers Association holds an annual maple syrup institute each January in Wisconsin. This is an event full of information for beginners to the advanced sugar maker. There are rooms full of vendors and information that does not end. Speakers and fellow syrup producers come to share information and ideas.
Cost: $$. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Statewide. Topic: Community & Economic Development. Community Food Systems. Farm Management. Forestry & Wildlife. Named Program: NRI - Indigenous Food Systems. NRI - Maple Syrup. Contact Name: Theresa Baroun. Contact phone: 920-680-9320.
Friday, January 23, 2026 – Saturday, January 24, 2026.
Marshfield, WI.
For more info visit wismaple.org. Parents Forever
Parents Forever is an educational class for parents and caregivers in the process of divorce, already divorced, or never married but separating. In this class, you will learn how family transitions affect children and how children experience family conflict. You will learn how to care for yourself during your family transition and how to prevent and reduce conflict.
**Please Note: This class may or may not meet the requirement for court mandated co-parenting classes for divorcing parents. Please confirm with your county before registering for this class for that purpose.
💻 Virtual and low-cost
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/2nyjet.
Cost: $20. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Buffalo. Chippewa. Clark. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Florence. Fond du Lac. Grant. Green. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Marquette. Milwaukee. Outagamie. Oconto. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Racine. Richland. Saint Croix. Sheboygan. Trempealeau. Walworth. Winnebago. Wood. Contact Name: Missy Bablick. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 537-6254.
Monday, January 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
This class is virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. 1.1 Field & Vegetable Pesticide Certification Training
Pesticide applicator certification training event. We will spend time reviewing the training manual and answering questions. Following the review, the exam will be given.
You must register and purchase your training materials prior to the event. No walk-ins will be allowed on the day of training.
Lunch is not provided. Space is limited.
Cost: 35.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. Contact Name: Jean Siewert. Contact Email: patprogram@mailplus.wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6082627588.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
Arlington Ag Research Station, Public Events Center, N695 Hopkins Rd, Arlington, WI 53911.
For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu. Triple P Seminar: Managing Fighting and Aggression
Description:
Come join other parents and caregivers to talk about why children sometimes have difficult behavior like fighting and aggression. You’ll learn practical skills for teaching children to cooperate, solve problems, and get along with others. We will cover sibling conflict!
Whether you're a new parent or have years of experience, this session offers valuable tools to support your parenting journey.
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: http://go.wisc.edu/rc3920.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Heidi Ungrodt. Contact Email: heidi.ungrodt@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 373-6104.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. 2026 Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum
The Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum is the state’s premier event for understanding the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping Wisconsin agriculture and agribusiness. Hosted annually by the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Renk Agribusiness Institute, the Forum brings together agribusiness leaders, policymakers, researchers, and producer-supporting organizations to explore timely issues, share insights, and shape the future of Wisconsin agriculture.
The morning session focuses on the outlook for Wisconsin agricultural industries (dairy, corn and soybeans, livestock and meat). The afternoon will focus on the impacts on international trade on the Wisconsin economy and the farm economy.
Cost: 0-$75. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Crops & Soils. Farm Management. Dairy. Livestock. Community & Economic Development. Contact Name: Megan Webster. Contact Email: mawebster@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608.890.1048.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 5:00 PM – Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 1:00 AM.
Union South – Varsity Hall – 2nd Floor
1308 W Dayton St. Madison, WI.
For more info visit renk.aae.wisc.edu. Triple P Seminar: Managing Fighting and Aggression
Description:
Come join other parents and caregivers to talk about why children sometimes have difficult behavior like fighting and aggression. You’ll learn practical skills for teaching children to cooperate, solve problems, and get along with others. We will cover sibling conflict!
Whether you're a new parent or have years of experience, this session offers valuable tools to support your parenting journey.
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: http://go.wisc.edu/rc3920.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Heidi Ungrodt. Contact Email: heidi.ungrodt@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 373-6104.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. CAFO Workshops
NOTE TO STAFF: This is a placeholder for the annual CAFO workshops. More details will be provided closer to the date
DESCRIPTION: The annual CAFO workshops are a joint Extension/Wisconsin DNR program to provide technical updates to farms with a WPDES permit, their engineering/agronomic consultants, and agency staff working with these farms.
Cost: TBD. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Virtual/Online. Topic: Dairy. Crops & Soils. Livestock. Water Resources. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Kevin Erb. Contact Email: kevin.erb@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-391-4652.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Tentative dates/locations (awaiting confirmation from DNR)
Tue Jan 27 - Green Bay
Wed Jan 28 Fond du Lac
Thu Jan 29 - Manitowoc (breakfast)
Wed Feb 4 - Darlington
Thu Feb 5 - Jefferson (breakfast)
Wed Feb 11 - Mauston
Thu Feb 12 - Eau Claire(breakfast).
1.1 Field & Vegetable Pesticide Certification Training
Pesticide applicator certification training event. We will spend time reviewing the training manual and answering questions. Following the review, the exam will be given.
You must register and purchase your training materials prior to the event. No walk-ins will be allowed on the day of training.
Lunch is not provided. Space is limited.
Cost: 35.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. Contact Name: Jean Siewert. Contact Email: patprogram@mailplus.wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6082627588.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
Kalahari Resort, 1305 Kalahari Drive, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965.
For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu. Corn/Soy Expo- General Farm Pesticide Training
Pesticide applicator certification training event. We will spend time reviewing the training manual and answering questions. Following the review, the exam will be given.
You must register and purchase your training materials prior to the event. No walk-ins will be allowed on the day of training.
Lunch is not provided. Space is limited.
Cost: 10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. Contact Name: Jean Siewert. Contact Email: patprogram@mailplus.wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6082627588.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
Kalahari Resort, 1306 Kalahari Drive, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965.
For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu.