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Beaver Creek Reserve Master Naturalist Training

A 40-hour training, meeting for one week, filled with outdoor learning experiences about Wisconsin's natural world. Check out the training page for details, including full schedule and registration information:  https://go.wisc.edu/r67e34. , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , . Cost: $275. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Land & Forestry. Water Resources. Named Program: NRI - Master Naturalist. County: Eau Claire. Contact Name: Becky Sapper. Contact Email: becky.sapper@wisc.edu. Sunday, July 28, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 County Rd K, Fall Creek WI 54742. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Beef x Dairy Roadshow

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension, in cooperation with the UW-Madison Animal and Dairy Science Department, will be hosting in-person Beef X Dairy focused workshops the week of July 29, 2024. These workshops will provide Wisconsin’s dairy producers and cattle feeders research-based information on nutrition, feedlot management, and carcass composition for beef x dairy crossbred cattle. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Dairy. Livestock. County: Brown. Door. Kewaunee. Manitowoc. Oconto. Outagamie. Shawano. Contact Name: Aerica Bjurstrom. Contact Email: aerica.bjurstrom@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-388-7141. Monday, July 29, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. UW-Green Bay STEM Innovation Center, 2019 Technology Way, Green Bay. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Trauma Informed Caregiving: Supporting Children Who Have Experienced Trauma

Are you a parent or caregiver of a child who has experienced trauma? Are you a professional who works with children impacted by trauma? This free 8-week program can help you understand trauma and it's impact on children in order to build positive relationships that helps children thrive. , In this program you will: Learn about trauma and its effect on children , Learn to recognize and understand trauma reminders , Identify emotional “hot spots” and learn strategies to help manage behaviors , Gain knowledge and skills to become a trauma-informed advocate , Please click the link to register. You will receive an email with information about the class, including how to join. 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: 715-395-1426. Tuesday, July 30, 2024, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Beef x Dairy Production and Management Roadshow

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension, in cooperation with the UW-Madison Animal and Dairy Science Department, will be hosting in-person Beef X Dairy focused workshops the week of July 29, 2024. These workshops will provide Wisconsin’s dairy producers and cattle feeders research-based information on nutrition, feedlot management, and carcass composition for beef x dairy crossbred cattle. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Dairy. Livestock. County: Clark. Marathon. Taylor. Wood. Contact Name: Sandy Stuttgen. Contact Email: sandra.stuttgen@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-748-3327. Tuesday, July 30, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Country Aire Restaurant (118600 CTY Rd P, Stratford). For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

How Ready are Owners for Business Succession and Transition?

Business Succession and Transition (BST) is the process of preparing for and transferring business leadership and ownership. This is a critical issue for baby boomer retirements as 55 plus owners hold approximately 50 percent of businesses in Minnesota and the United States. This webinar will share findings from a recent survey of small businesses in Minnesota that explored business owner awareness, attitudes, aspirations, and preparedness for transferring their business when the time comes. Join us for a free virtual webinar as we discuss the importance of business succession and transition planning and highlight what community economic development practitioners can do to support small businesses with guest presenters, Michael Darger. Cost: Free. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Community & Economic Development. 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: Brandon Hofstedt. Contact Email: brandon.hofstedt@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7159280888. Wednesday, July 31, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Virtual. For more info visit economicdevelopment.extension.wisc.edu.

Beef x Dairy Production and Management Roadshow

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension, in cooperation with the UW-Madison Animal and Dairy Science Department, will be hosting in-person Beef X Dairy focused workshops the week of July 29, 2024. These workshops will provide Wisconsin’s dairy producers and cattle feeders research-based information on nutrition, feedlot management, and carcass composition for beef x dairy crossbred cattle. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Dairy. Livestock. County: Barron. Dunn. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Saint Croix. Contact Name: Ryan Sterry. Contact Email: ryan.sterry@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-531-1950. Wednesday, July 31, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Ag Service and Education Center (1960 8th Ave, Baldwin). For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Wisconsin’s August 2024 Civic Health Challenge

Complete a challenge, build a habit, connect with others, and enter to win! You can participate in the Wisconsin Civic Health Challenge in one of two ways: Join us on goosechase! Download the Goosechase app on your device and enter this join code – 8J5VP3. You will receive daily challenges through this online platform. Sign up here and participate via email! You will receive a daily email with the month’s challenges   Whether you join us on goosechase or participate via email, you will receive a daily challenge representing a civic health habit you can implement in your life. At the end of the month, complete an evaluation and document the challenges you completed for a chance to win a gift certificate. Why the Civic Health Challenge? Wisconsin’s 2024 Civic Health Challenge is organized by the Civic Health Initiative of Wisconsin. This non-partisan initiative informs, promotes, and supports civic health efforts across Wisconsin to foster more connected and engaged communities. August is Civic Health… Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Community & Economic Development. Health & Well-Being. Local Government Education. Organizational & Leadership Development. Contact Name: Elizabeth McCrank. Contact Email: elizabeth.mccrank@wisc.edu. Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Saturday, August 31, 2024. Statewide.

Beyond the Build- Sustainable High Tunnel Management

NRCS-funded high tunnels have been a game changer for many specialty crop farmers, especially in urban ag. While they are great for increasing farm profitability, these unheated structures require horticultural practices that are quite different from common field practices in areas like fertility, pest management, and crop culture. At this event, you’ll learn hands-on in the high tunnels from farmers and ag professionals about environmental controls, soil management, growing tomatoes and cucumbers, and a lot more. After this event, you will have a better understand  of management practices for successful high tunnel production.   During lunch (provided) you can meet the other ag advisors and farmers attending from around Wisconsin. In the afternoon the farmers will discuss fertility and pest management practices in the high tunnel (including looking at 5 years of soil test results). We’ll end with a tour of the farm’s equipment and a demo of tools used to manage their permanent raised beds. Cost: 25. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Crops & Soils. County: Kenosha. Milwaukee. Racine. Walworth. Waukesha. Contact Name: Emilee Gaulke. Contact Email: emilee.gaulke@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-917-9788. Thursday, August 1, 2024, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Village Farmstead 4020 E Fitzsimmons Road Oak Creek, WI 53154. For more info visit organicagronomy.regfox.com.

Beef x Dairy Production and Management Roadshow

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension, in cooperation with the UW-Madison Animal and Dairy Science Department, will be hosting in-person Beef X Dairy focused workshops the week of July 29, 2024. These workshops will provide Wisconsin’s dairy producers and cattle feeders research-based information on nutrition, feedlot management, and carcass composition for beef x dairy crossbred cattle. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Dairy. Livestock. County: Grant. Green. Iowa. Lafayette. Contact Name: Jackie McCarville. Contact Email: jackie.mccarville@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-723-2125. Thursday, August 1, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Auditorium - Grant County Extension Office (916 E Elm St, Lancaster). For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Resilient Co-Parenting

Resilient Co-Parenting is a series of classes for parents and caregivers who are raising their children together while living apart. 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: Heidi Ungrodt. Contact Email: heidi.ungrodt@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 373-6104. Thursday, August 1, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Youth Adventure Trip

Who: Any youth entering 8th-10th grade for the 2024-2025 school year. When: August 3-6, 2024 Registration Fee: $315.00 Outpost Camp is an exciting camp experience where youth with spend time canoeing and camping. The camp will start at Upham Woods as everyone learns the basics of camping and canoeing before heading out to paddle the Wisconsin River and spend the next few nights camping on Blackhawk Island. Register here: https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b8bn0j0RUFA05Qa. Cost: 315. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Land & Forestry. Youth. County: Adams. Columbia. Dane. Juneau. Sauk. Contact Name: Upham Woods. Contact Email: uphamwoods@extension.wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-254-6461. Saturday, August 3, 2024, 1:00 PM – Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 11:00 AM. N194 County Rd. N Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965. For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu.

Calm and Connected: Enhancing Well-Being for Caregivers of Children with Special Needs

Caregiving for a family member or friend can be stressful physically, emotionally, and financially. Join UW Extension for a free 1 hour virtual workshop for caregivers of children with special health and behavioral needs to learn about self-care strategies and techniques to increase relaxation and reduce stress. Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Parenting. Youth. 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: Alicia Utke-Becher. Contact Email: utkebecher@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 9204595906. Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Demonstrating Soil Health in the Badger State

Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-wf6NgDTJrwad-p6ueMoHzSKSS-OVrvrcfLUSyp-iPIUDJQ/viewform Join the Soil Health Alliance for Research and Education (SHARE) on Wednesday, August 7 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Arlington Ag Research Station to learn about soil health demonstrations taking place throughout Wisconsin. This event is free, but registration is required. Please RSVP by July 31. Accommodations can be requested at registration through SHARE. A panel of soil health practitioners and experts will share their thoughts and experiences with improving soil health on Wisconsin farms, highlighting efforts to demonstrate tractable soil health practices and achievable results to Wisconsin farmers. To better understand the needs of the soil health community, we would like your input during this panel discussion. What has or has not worked for you? What do you perceive as barriers to reaching your soil health goals? We look forward to discussing our work and hearing your thoughts on t… Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Statewide. Topic: Crops & Soils. Contact Name: Chris Bandura. Contact Email: bandura@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7153704900. Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Arlington Ag Research Station N695 Hopkins Rd Arlington, WI 53911. For more info visit cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu.

Planning for Fall Planting: Choosing the Right Trees and Shrubs for Success

Did you know fall is a great time to plant a tree? Learn why (hint: it’s all about the roots) and what species are best suited for fall planting. You’ll also hear about important factors to consider when picking a tree species and nursery stock- and whether or not those fall clearance sale plants are a good buy! This is a free event, but registration is required. Please visit our website to register: go.wisc.edu/d2e85o Presented by Amy Freidig, Statewide Horticulture Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension. Cost: Free. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. 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: Julie Hill. Contact Email: horticulture.webinar@extension.wisc.edu. Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM. Online/Virtual. For more info visit hort.extension.wisc.edu.

Parents Forever Co-Parenting Class

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. , Registered parents and caregivers will be sent additional class information via email. **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. , See the registration link to sign up! Cost: $20. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: 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: Heidi Ungrodt. Contact Email: heidi.ungrodt@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-373-3288. Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Virtual. For more info visit www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov.

Sunflower NOPP Field Day

A field day hosted by Paul and Sam Bibby to highlight the sunflower nitrogen rate trial on their farm. The day will consist of a field tour, short talks from UW-Madison Extension employees and a free lunch. All are welcome, registration encouraged. Cost: 0. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Topic: Crops & Soils. County: Jackson. La Crosse. Monroe. Trempealeau. Contact Name: Sam Bibby. Contact Email: sbibby@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6082192055. Thursday, August 8, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. N17878 Toppen ln, Ettrick WI, 54627. For more info visit docs.google.com.

Parents Forever Co-Parenting Class

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. , Registered parents and caregivers will be sent additional class information via email. **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. , See the registration link to sign up! Cost: $35. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: 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: Renee Koenig. Contact Email: renee.koenig@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-388-7137. Friday, August 9, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Virtual. For more info visit kewaunee.extension.wisc.edu.

AIS Snapshot Day 2024

Snapshot Day is a statewide effort to protect Wisconsin's streams, lakes, and wetlands by monitoring designated sites for invasive plants and animals that may threaten the state's wildlife and water ecosystems. This year is Snapshot Day's 11th anniversary, coordinated in partnership by UW-Madison Division of Extension, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and the Citizen Lake Monitoring Network. Information collected during the event will provide the Wisconsin DNR with data to help them tailor response efforts accordingly for each site. Volunteer efforts are crucial to the success of this endeavor. More and more people want to know how they can help protect the local lakes, rivers and streams they love. “Gathering samples of invasive species on Snapshot Day is a great way to give the Wisconsin DNR a heads up on invasives that may have recently arrived at particular lakes and rivers. With this information, gathered by volunteers like me all across the state, the DNR can hopefully… Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Statewide. Topic: Water Resources. Contact Name: Emily Heald. Contact Email: emily.heald@wisc.edu. Saturday, August 10, 2024, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM. State-wide (multiple locations). For more info visit wateractionvolunteers.org.

Hunt Hill Master Naturalist Training

A 40-hour training, meeting for one week, filled with outdoor learning experiences about Wisconsin's natural world. Check out the training page for details, including full schedule and registration information below. Cost: $275. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Land & Forestry. Water Resources. Named Program: NRI - Master Naturalist. County: Washburn. Contact Name: Becky Sapper. Contact Email: becky.sapper@wisc.edu. Saturday, August 10, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary, N2384 Hunt Hill Rd, Sarona WI 54870. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

North Lakeland Discovery Center Master Naturalist Training

A 40-hour training, meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays in August, filled with outdoor learning experiences about Wisconsin's natural world. Check out the training page for details, including full schedule and registration information below. Cost: $275. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Land & Forestry. Water Resources. Named Program: NRI - Master Naturalist. County: Vilas. Contact Name: Becky Sapper. Contact Email: becky.sapper@wisc.edu. Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. North Lakeland Discovery Center, 14006 Discovery Ln, Manitowish Waters, WI 54545. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Resilient gardening: Connecting good gardening practices in extreme weather

In this program, presented by Extension Horticulture Educator Janell Wehr, we will talk about general predictions for Wisconsin climate, including wetter winters and more periods of drought throughout the growing season. Learn how gardening strategies like "right plant, right place" and composting help adapt to and mitigate the effects of extreme weather. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Marathon. Contact Name: Janell Wehr. Contact Email: janell.wehr@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7152611241. Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. MCPL-Wausau Branch. For more info visit mcpl.us.

Tree Planting 101: Setting Trees Up for Success

Learn why proper planting techniques are crucial for tree health and longevity, including common pitfalls. Discover the five essential steps to planting a tree successfully to ensure your trees thrive for years to come. This is a free event, but registration is required. Please visit our website to register: go.wisc.edu/d2e85o Presented by Lisa Johnson, Horticulture Educator, UW-Madison Division of Extension Dane County. Cost: Free. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. 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: Julie Hill. Contact Email: horticulture.webinar@extension.wisc.edu. Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM. Online/Virtual. For more info visit hort.extension.wisc.edu.

Focus on Fathers - Fathers Help Children Make Good Choices

Join county Extension Educators to discuss all things parenting, family and coping successfully in these modern times. Focus on Fathers provides a variety of family friendly topics for information sharing and opportunities for dads to be part of parent to parent support in a safe and inviting environment. We ask you to bring your willingness to listen, share and be part of a fatherhood community of support & learning together. 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: Pattie Carroll. Contact Email: patricia.carroll@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (920) 386-3790. Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Virtual. For more info visit forms.gle.

Resilient gardening: Connecting good gardening practices in extreme weather

In this program, presented by Extension Horticulture Educator Janell Wehr, we will talk about general predictions for Wisconsin climate, including wetter winters and more periods of drought throughout the growing season. Learn how gardening strategies like "right plant, right place" and composting help adapt to and mitigate the effects of extreme weather. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Marathon. Contact Name: Janell Wehr. Contact Email: janell.wehr@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7152611241. Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. MCPL-Wausau Branch. For more info visit mcpl.us.

Kickapoo Valley Reserve Master Naturalist Training

A 40-hour training, meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays in August, filled with outdoor learning experiences about Wisconsin's natural world. Check out the training page for details, including full schedule and registration information below. Cost: $275. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Land & Forestry. Water Resources. Named Program: NRI - Master Naturalist. County: Vernon. Contact Name: Becky Sapper. Contact Email: becky.sapper@wisc.edu. Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Kickapoo Valley Reserve, S3661 State Highway 131, La Farge, WI 54639. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Badger Crop Connect Webinar

The Badger Crop Connect series provides agronomists, crop consultants, and farmers with timely crop updates for Wisconsin. CCA CEUs are available by topic for each presentation. , Webinar topics are updated as we progress through the growing season.  , Recordings for on-demand viewing are available on the Division of Extension’s YouTube channel or by expanding the Recordings tab on the registration page. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Crops & Soils. 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: Sam Bibby. Contact Email: sbibby@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 355-3254. Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Virtual/Online. For more info visit cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu.

Incentivizing Broadband Projects: Board of Commissioners of Public Lands

As communities are prioritizing broadband projects, incentivizing projects with the most need is one way to ensure these projects will get done. The Board of Commissioners of Public Lands offers one option for communities to consider. This webinar will share how to go through the process of applying for the State Trust Fund Loan Program and how this can benefit your community beyond the funding itself. Case studies and examples of how communities have accessed these funds will also be featured. Cost: Free. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Community & Economic Development. 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: Jessica Beckendorf. Contact Email: jessica.beckendorf@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7159280888. Thursday, August 15, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit economicdevelopment.extension.wisc.edu.

Emotion Coaching: Helping Kids Manage Strong Emotions

Calling all parents and caregivers! This workshop focuses on emotional intelligence principles identified by John Gottman and his colleagues such as emotion coaching, permissive, dismissive, and disapproving styles of dealing with children’s emotions. All parents are welcome. , Click the link to register. You will receive an email with the Zoom link to join. 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: Lindsay Weymouth. Contact Email: lindsay.weymouth@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6082655785. Thursday, August 15, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Virtual. For more info visit forms.gle.

Hancock Highlight Series: Cropping Innovations with Matt Akins & the Ane Lab

Join us to learn about research being conducted in the Central Sands to improve agriculture and understand its impacts! CCA CEUs available, Refreshments provided. Register at: https://go.wisc.edu/05h3ox. Cost: None. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Crops & Soils. County: Adams. Green Lake. Juneau. Marathon. Marquette. Portage. Waupaca. Waushara. Winnebago. Wood. Contact Name: Natasha Paris. Contact Email: natasha.paris@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6082288325. Thursday, August 15, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Hancock Agricultural Research Station, N3909 Cty V, Hancock, WI. For more info visit greenlake.extension.wisc.edu.

Farmer Suicide Prevention Summit

A Farm Summit focusing on farmer suicide prevention will be held on Monday, August 19, 2024, from 11:00 am – 1:30 pm at Western Wisconsin Health’s Main Campus at 1100 Bergslien St. Baldwin, Wisconsin. There is a virtual option for those unable to travel to Baldwin, the virtual session will be broadcast live from 12:00 Noon – 1:30 pm. Farming is a stressful and isolating occupation. This program is for healthcare, mental healthcare and agriculture service providers to network with each other and learn from experts and those with lived experiences around mental health challenges. Dr. Sara Kohlbeck, from the Medical College of Wisconsin and conducts research around suicide says, “Suicide among farmers is an important public health issue. Studies have shown that in the United States and in Wisconsin, farmers have higher rates of suicide than those in other occupations. Farmers face unique stressors that contribute to suicide, and it is important for health care workers and others to understand these stressors… Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Farm Management. Health & Well-Being. 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: Joy Kirkpatrick. Contact Email: joy.kirkpatrick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-263-3485. Monday, August 19, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM. 1100 Bergslien St. Baldwin, Wisconsin. For more info visit farms.extension.wisc.edu.

Ask the Experts: A Monthly Garden and Landscape Q&A Series

Join our monthly online programs in 2024 for an opportunity to connect with plant health experts from the UW-Madison Division of Extension. Each session, held on Monday afternoons from 1:00-2:00 pm, is your chance to ask questions about your trees and shrubs, garden vegetables and ornamentals, and lawn. Whether it's about plant diseases, pesky insects, or the selection and general care of plants in and around your home, our 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. These online sessions are free but registration is required for each one that you would like to attend. Upon registration you will receive an email confirmation with the link for joining the session. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. 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: Peggy Damann. Contact Email: peg.damann@wisc.edu. Monday, August 19, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Online / virtual. For more info visit uwmadison.zoom.us.

Hazelnut Field Day

We will meet at the Bayfield Business Park near Ashland to tour the Bayfield Go-First Hazelnut Farm.  There we'll introduce attendees to hazelnuts, plant selection, establishment, and weed and pest management.  We'll then go visit the UMHDI Hazelnut Processing Accelerator at Northland College.  This is your chance to see hazelnut processing in action including sizing, shelling, and sorting.  It's the only processing line of its kind in the Upper Midwest and is open to anyone to use. Cost: 0. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Statewide. Topic: Crops & Soils. Land & Forestry. County: Ashland. Bayfield. Contact Name: Jason. Contact Email: jason.fischbach@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7152092715. Monday, August 19, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Ashland, WI. For more info visit www.midwesthazelnuts.org.

2024 Nutrient Management Regional Meetings

Join us for the Annual Nutrient Management Regional Meetings! It’s be​​en a long time coming, but we’re excited to be back together again to share knowledge, updates, tips, and tricks related to nutrient management. CEU’s will be available. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with your peers in the industry! Cost: FREE. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Crops & Soils. Contact Name: Jordan Kampa. Contact Email: jordan.kampa@wisc.edu. Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Jefferson County Highway Department 1425 S Wisconsin Dr Jefferson, WI 53549. For more info visit datcp.wi.gov.

Vegetable Producers Pest and Disease Scouting and Identification Field Day

Join us to walk the fields at Fondy Farm, find pests, spot diseases, & learn about identification & management techniques from Extension specialists. *This event will include simultaneous interpretation into Hmong/Hmoob. Cost: Free. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Crops & Soils. County: Milwaukee. Ozaukee. Walworth. Washington. Waukesha. Contact Name: Emilee Gaulke. Contact Email: emilee.gaulke@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-917-9788. Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Fondy Farm 10150 North Swan Road Mequon, WI 53097. For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.

Badger Dairy Insight--Cows need fiber too! Storage and feeding tips to minimize nutrient losses

Cows need fiber too!  Storage and feeding tips to minimize nutrient losses. Minimizing dry matter and nutrient losses during silage storage Luiz Ferraretto will discuss the potential costs of DM and nutrient losses occurring during silage preservation and strategies to mitigate this issue. Risks of inadequate fiber in diets Jackie McCarville will discuss the potential limitation of low fiber diets to animal health. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. 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: 608-576-0147. Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. online webinar. For more info visit dairy.extension.wisc.edu.

Hazelnut Field Day

Back by popular demand, we are including hazelnuts as a featured topic in the annual Spooner Ag Research Station Twilight Tour.  We'll tour a mature hazelnut planting loaded with nuts and see the Spooner Go-First Hazelnut Farm. This is a Hazelnuts 101 event with information about site and plant selection, establishment, weed and pest management, plant management, harvesting, and processing. Cost: 0. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Statewide. Topic: Crops & Soils. Land & Forestry. County: Washburn. Contact Name: Jason. Contact Email: jason.fischbach@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7152092715. Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Spooner Ag Research Station, Spooner, WI. For more info visit www.midwesthazelnuts.org.

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Master Naturalist Training

A 40-hour training, meeting Tuesday and Thursday late afternoons with select Saturdays in August and September, filled with outdoor learning experiences about Wisconsin's natural world. Check out the training page for details, including full schedule and registration information below. Cost: $275. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Land & Forestry. Water Resources. Named Program: NRI - Master Naturalist. County: Milwaukee. Contact Name: Becky Sapper. Contact Email: becky.sapper@wisc.edu. Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53217. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

2024 Nutrient Management Regional Meetings

Join us for the Annual Nutrient Management Regional Meetings! It’s be​​en a long time coming, but we’re excited to be back together again to share knowledge, updates, tips, and tricks related to nutrient management. CEU’s will be available. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with your peers in the industry! Cost: FREE. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Crops & Soils. Contact Name: Michael Geissinger. Contact Email: michael.geissinger@wisc.edu. Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Iowa County Health and Human Services 303 W Chapel Street Dodgeville, WI 53533. For more info visit datcp.wi.gov.

Resilient gardening: Connecting good gardening practices in extreme weather

In this program, presented by Extension Horticulture Educator Janell Wehr, we will talk about general predictions for Wisconsin climate, including wetter winters and more periods of drought throughout the growing season. Learn how gardening strategies like "right plant, right place" and composting help adapt to and mitigate the effects of extreme weather. Note: This program is for adults 55+. Cost: Free for members, Day Pass for non-members. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Marathon. Contact Name: Janell Wehr. Contact Email: janell.wehr@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7152611241. Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Woodson YMCA-The Landing. For more info visit mcpl.us.

Hazelnut Field Day

Cranberry Creek Cranberries is home to a mature 10+ year old planting of seedling hazelnuts, a UMHDI germplasm trial, and a UMHDI Go-First Hazelnut Farm.  We'll tour all three! This is a Hazelnuts 101 event with information about site and plant selection, establishment, weed and pest management, plant management, harvesting, and processing. Cost: 0. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Statewide. Topic: Crops & Soils. Land & Forestry. County: Juneau. Contact Name: Jason. Contact Email: jason.fischbach@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7152092715. Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Cranberry Creek Cranberries, Finley, WI. For more info visit www.midwesthazelnuts.org.

Fall Lawn Care

Fall is the most important time of the year for lawn maintenance. Join us in Marathon City for a free program on ways to keep your lawn healthy the rest of the year! In this program, Janell Wehr, horticulture educator for Extension Marathon County, will cover choosing the right species for over seeding or bee lawns, and will discuss best practices around mowing, aeration, fertilizers, and herbicides. Cost: Free but registration is required. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Marathon. Contact Name: Janell Wehr. Contact Email: janell.wehr@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7152611241. Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. MCPL-Marathon City Branch. For more info visit mcpl.us.

Hazelnut Field Day

Dave Bohnhoff and his family welcome you to their farm to learn about hazelnuts.  Dave has a wide collection of hazelnut germplasm including many European hazelnut varieties. This event is intended as a Hazelnuts 101 event with information about site and plant selection, establishment, weed and pest management, plant management, harvesting, and processing.  As a bonus, interested attendees can learn about creative apple grafting and pruning strategies. Cost: 0. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Statewide. Topic: Crops & Soils. Land & Forestry. County: Sheboygan. Contact Name: Jason. Contact Email: jason.fischbach@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7152092715. Thursday, August 22, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Happy Roots Farm, Plymouth, WI. For more info visit www.midwesthazelnuts.org.

Beef Cow-calf Field Day

Producers of all sizes and experience levels are welcome to attend this field day. Discussion will include considerations for starting your own cow calf herd, transition from dairy, and designing handling facilities for both new construction and retrofitting existing buildings. , Field day features: • Facilities and cattle handling tour, • Farm experiences building beef herd and transition from dairy, • Preparing for fall beef cow-calf herd management: pregnancy diagnosis, culling decisions, and marketing a uniform calf crop. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Dairy. Livestock. County: Barron. Pierce. Polk. Saint Croix. Contact Name: Ryan Sterry. Contact Email: ryan.sterry@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7155311950. Thursday, August 22, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM. On farm - bring your own lawn chair. K-Lund Angus, 390 County Road BB, Woodville, WI. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Hazelnut Field Day

The Savanna Institute's North Farm is home to the very first Hazelnut Go-First Farm planted with the top genetics from the UMHDI and Grimo breeding programs. Now in it's third year, this is your chance to see at-scale commercial production using alley-cropping.  We'll tour the plantings, see the equipment used to establish and maintain the planting, and we'll see harvesting and de-husking equipment.  Attendees will also learn about SI's technical service program and the cost-share opportunities through the Expanding Agroforestry Program (EAP). This event is intended for growers interested in commercial scale hazelnut production with a focus on mechanization and scaling. Cost: 0. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Statewide. Topic: Crops & Soils. Land & Forestry. County: Sheboygan. Contact Name: Jason. Contact Email: jason.fischbach@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7152092715. Friday, August 23, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Happy Roots Farm, Plymouth, WI. For more info visit www.midwesthazelnuts.org.

Organic Research & Climate-Smart Commodities Field Day

Join us for a look at organic research conducted at the University of Wisconsin and an introduction to climate-smart commodities opportunities for farmers. This field day is free to attend and lunch is included, but please register in advance to help us plan! https://ograin.cals.wisc.edu/august-26-2024-field-day-registration/. Cost: Free. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Crops & Soils. County: Columbia. Contact Name: Ariana Abbrescia. Contact Email: ariana.abbrescia@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 3029431599. Monday, August 26, 2024, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM. University of Wisconsin Arlington Agricultural Research Station, N695 Hopkins Road, Arlington, WI 53911. For more info visit ograin.cals.wisc.edu.

UW–Madison Agronomy and Soils Field Day

Register: https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2tN0oyHpP4wJPKu The 2024 UW–Madison Agronomy and Soils Field Day will take place on August 28 at the Arlington Ag Research Station (N695 Hopkins Rd Arlington, WI 5391) from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. This year, we will feature rotating talks from faculty experts and researchers in crop management, pest management, forage, and soils. Registration is free and required by August 15. 4.0 Certified Crop Advisor CEU credits have been requested, and lunch is available for purchase ($10) courtesy of WAPAC. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Statewide. Topic: Crops & Soils. Contact Name: Shawn Conley. Contact Email: spconley@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6082620485. Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Arlington Ag Research Station N695 Hopkins Rd Arlington, WI 5391. For more info visit cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu.

Stockmanship Stewardship Workshop

The Stockmanship Stewardship workshop is a two day event with a wide range of topics related to best management practices for beef producers featuring low stress cattle handling demonstrations, discussions and presentations on land stewardship, grazing, cattle health and well being, and includes a tour of the UW Ag Research Station at Lancaster to see some of the research being done there.  It is a multi-state coopertive workshop with UW Extension, the Wisconsin Beef Council, Iowa State Extension, the Iowa Beef Industry Council, Illinois Extension, the Illinois Beef Association, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association with support from several industry partners. Cost: 75.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Statewide. Topic: Livestock. County: Grant. Contact Name: Bill Halfman. Contact Email: william.halfman@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6083279855. Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 12:00 PM – Thursday, August 29, 2024, 2:00 PM. Lancaster, WI. For more info visit www.stockmanshipandstewardship.org.

Badger Crop Connect Webinar

The Badger Crop Connect series provides agronomists, crop consultants, and farmers with timely crop updates for Wisconsin. CCA CEUs are available by topic for each presentation. , Webinar topics are updated as we progress through the growing season.  , Recordings for on-demand viewing are available on the Division of Extension’s YouTube channel or by expanding the Recordings tab on the registration page. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Crops & Soils. 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: Sam Bibby. Contact Email: sbibby@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 355-3254. Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Virtual/Online. For more info visit cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu.

Hosta Diseases

Learn about common diseases of hostas.  This presentation will include information on how to identify these diseases, as well as information on how to manage them. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. 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: Brian Hudelson. Contact Email: hudelson@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 262-2863. Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. online via Zoom. For more info visit pddc.wisc.edu.

2024 Nutrient Management Regional Meetings

Join us for the Annual Nutrient Management Regional Meetings! It’s be​​en a long time coming, but we’re excited to be back together again to share knowledge, updates, tips, and tricks related to nutrient management. CEU’s will be available. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with your peers in the industry! Cost: FREE. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Crops & Soils. Contact Name: Michael Geissinger. Contact Email: michael.geissinger@wisc.edu. Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM. L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library-Riverview Room 400 Eau Claire Street Eau Claire, WI 54701. For more info visit datcp.wi.gov.

2024 Nutrient Management Regional Meetings

Join us for the Annual Nutrient Management Regional Meetings! It’s be​​en a long time coming, but we’re excited to be back together again to share knowledge, updates, tips, and tricks related to nutrient management. CEU’s will be available. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with your peers in the industry! Cost: FREE. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Crops & Soils. Contact Name: Michael Geissinger. Contact Email: michael.geissinger@wisc.edu. Thursday, September 5, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Virtual. For more info visit datcp.wi.gov.

Resilient Co-Parenting: Relationship Readiness

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 relationship readiness. Are you entering into a new romantic relationship? Assess your relationship readiness and learn tips to help your children adjust to new relationships. To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: https://go.wisc.edu/21t6cz. 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: Hannah Zellmer. Contact Email: hannah.zellmer@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-297-3139. Thursday, September 5, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. This class is virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Upham Woods Master Naturalist Training

A 40-hour training, meeting for one week, filled with outdoor learning experiences about Wisconsin's natural world. Check out the training page for details, including full schedule and registration information below. Cost: $275. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Land & Forestry. Water Resources. Named Program: NRI - Master Naturalist. County: Juneau. Contact Name: Becky Sapper. Contact Email: becky.sapper@wisc.edu. Monday, September 9, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center, N194 County Rd N, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965. 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. To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: https://go.wisc.edu/2nyjet **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. Cost: $20 if picking up materials, $28 if having them shipped. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: 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: Missy Bablick. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 537-6254. Monday, September 9, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. This class is virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

2024 Nutrient Management Regional Meetings

Join us for the Annual Nutrient Management Regional Meetings! It’s be​​en a long time coming, but we’re excited to be back together again to share knowledge, updates, tips, and tricks related to nutrient management. CEU’s will be available. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with your peers in the industry! Cost: FREE. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Crops & Soils. Contact Name: Chris Clark. Contact Email: clark3@wisc.edu. Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Fox Valley Technical College North End of Campus: Room A170 A&B 1825 N Bluemond Dr Appleton, WI 54912. For more info visit datcp.wi.gov.

Triple P Seminar: The Power of Positive Parenting

Join us to learn how to create positive environments for children to learn and grow. You’ll gain practical skills for building loving bonds with your kids and handling challenging behavior effectively.  To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: https://go.wisc.edu/rc3920. 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: Missy Bablick. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 537-6254. Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM. This class is virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Certified Farm Succession Coordinator Training

The UW-Madison Division of Extension in collaboration with the International Farm Transition Network (IFTN), offers the Certified Farm Succession Coordinator Training. The economic future of our nation’s agriculture depends on the next generation’s ability to access land and business assets. Many farm and ranch operators are realizing the importance of creating a succession plan. Agriculture service professionals who work with these farms and ranches are recognizing that it takes more than a business structure or an estate plan to get those assets transferred to the next generation of managers. Succession planning also includes management transfer, inheritance issues and (surprise!) humans with emotions. This training will offer: , Insight on the tensions around farm succession, Strategies on working with families as they navigate farm succession, Facilitation tools to guide the process, Opportunities to consider real-life examples of farm succession case studies. Instructors for this training are… Cost: $1000/person for the 2-week training. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Farm Management. 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: Joy Kirkpatrick. Contact Email: joy.kirkpatrick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-263-3485. Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM. Live virtual training. For more info visit farms.extension.wisc.edu.

Spotted Lantern Fly is knocking at our door!

In recent news, spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), an invasive insect species native to Asia, has been sighted in Illinois. Spotted Lanternfly is not a threat to humans but poses a significant threat to various plant species.  Learn more about Spotted Lanternfly! Cost: Free but registration is required. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Marathon. Contact Name: Janell Wehr. Contact Email: janell.wehr@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7152611241. Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. MCPL-Wausau Branch (library). For more info visit mcpl.us.

Focus on Fathers: Fathers Encourage Children

Hey dads! Your role matters! Come join us for discussions on parenting, family life, and how to handle modern challenges. Focus on Fathers covers a wide range of family-friendly topics where you can share information and connect with other dads. It's a safe and welcoming space for dads to support each other, share experiences, and learn together. Bring your openness to share, listen, and be part of a supportive community focused on fatherhood. This class is part of a monthly series. Please join us for other topics each month, including: October 8: Fathers Teach Perspective Taking, November 12: Dads Promote Persistence, Dedication, and Hard Work, December 10: Fathers Help Children Solve Problems, January 14: Fathers Help children Stand Up for Themselves   To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: https://go.wisc.edu/3z9kwx. 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: Pattie Carroll. Contact Email: patricia.carroll@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (920) 386-3790. Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. This class is virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Spotted Lantern Fly is knocking at our door!

In recent news, spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), an invasive insect species native to Asia, has been sighted in Illinois. Spotted Lanternfly is not a threat to humans but poses a significant threat to various plant species.  Learn more about Spotted Lanternfly! Cost: Free but registration is required. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Marathon. Contact Name: Janell Wehr. Contact Email: janell.wehr@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7152611241. Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. MCPL-Wausau Branch (library). For more info visit mcpl.us.

Triple P Seminar: The Power of Positive Parenting

Join us to learn how to create positive environments for children to learn and grow. You’ll gain practical skills for building loving bonds with your kids and handling challenging behavior effectively.  To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: https://go.wisc.edu/rc3920. 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: Missy Bablick. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 537-6254. Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. This class is virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Seasonal Secrets: Fall Bulb Planting

Fall is a great time to plant bulbs for spring beauty. You’ll learn essential tips on how to select the perfect bulbs, correctly plant them, and protect new plantings. Join us and transform your garden into a springtime spectacle! This is a free event, but registration is required. Please visit our website to register: go.wisc.edu/d2e85o Presented by Lisa Johnson, Horticulture Educator, UW-Madison Division of Extension Dane County. Cost: Free. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. 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: Julie Hill. Contact Email: horticulture.webinar@extension.wisc.edu. Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM. Online/Virtual. For more info visit hort.extension.wisc.edu.

Badger Crop Connect Webinar

The Badger Crop Connect series provides agronomists, crop consultants, and farmers with timely crop updates for Wisconsin. CCA CEUs are available by topic for each presentation. , Webinar topics are updated as we progress through the growing season.  , Recordings for on-demand viewing are available on the Division of Extension’s YouTube channel or by expanding the Recordings tab on the registration page. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Crops & Soils. 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: Sam Bibby. Contact Email: sbibby@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 355-3254. Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Virtual/Online. For more info visit cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu.

2024 Nutrient Management Regional Meetings

Join us for the Annual Nutrient Management Regional Meetings! It’s be​​en a long time coming, but we’re excited to be back together again to share knowledge, updates, tips, and tricks related to nutrient management. CEU’s will be available. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with your peers in the industry! Cost: FREE. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Crops & Soils. Contact Name: Dan Marzu. Contact Email: dan.marzu@wisc.edu. Thursday, September 12, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Northcentral Technical College A165 in A Building 1000 W Campus Dr Wausau, WI 54401. For more info visit datcp.wi.gov.

Certified Farm Succession Coordinator Training

The UW-Madison Division of Extension in collaboration with the International Farm Transition Network (IFTN), offers the Certified Farm Succession Coordinator Training. The economic future of our nation’s agriculture depends on the next generation’s ability to access land and business assets. Many farm and ranch operators are realizing the importance of creating a succession plan. Agriculture service professionals who work with these farms and ranches are recognizing that it takes more than a business structure or an estate plan to get those assets transferred to the next generation of managers. Succession planning also includes management transfer, inheritance issues and (surprise!) humans with emotions. This training will offer: , Insight on the tensions around farm succession, Strategies on working with families as they navigate farm succession, Facilitation tools to guide the process, Opportunities to consider real-life examples of farm succession case studies. Instructors for this training are… Cost: $1000/person for the 2-week training. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Farm Management. 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: Joy Kirkpatrick. Contact Email: joy.kirkpatrick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-263-3485. Thursday, September 12, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM. Live virtual training. For more info visit farms.extension.wisc.edu.

Hmong Farmers Workshop

This is an in person workshop for Hmong farmers in Hmonglish. One topic that will highlight during this workshop is production handling and planning. Other topics will be recordkeeping, farmland leases and market access. Registration is required. To reserve your spot, contact Gaonou Thao at gaonou.thao@wisc.edu or call (715) 907-2527. Lunch is provided, and free recordkeeping toolkits are available to all who register in advance! Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Crops & Soils. Farm Management. County: Marathon. Portage. Shawano. Waupaca. Waushara. Wood. Contact Name: Gaonou Thao. Contact Email: gaonou.thao@wisc.edu. Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Stevens Point. For more info visit farms.extension.wisc.edu.

Triple P Seminar: Raising Confident, Competent Children

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. To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: https://go.wisc.edu/rc3920. 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: Missy Bablick. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 537-6254. Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM. This class is virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Certified Farm Succession Coordinator Training

The UW-Madison Division of Extension in collaboration with the International Farm Transition Network (IFTN), offers the Certified Farm Succession Coordinator Training. The economic future of our nation’s agriculture depends on the next generation’s ability to access land and business assets. Many farm and ranch operators are realizing the importance of creating a succession plan. Agriculture service professionals who work with these farms and ranches are recognizing that it takes more than a business structure or an estate plan to get those assets transferred to the next generation of managers. Succession planning also includes management transfer, inheritance issues and (surprise!) humans with emotions. This training will offer: , Insight on the tensions around farm succession, Strategies on working with families as they navigate farm succession, Facilitation tools to guide the process, Opportunities to consider real-life examples of farm succession case studies. Instructors for this training are… Cost: $1000/person for the 2-week training. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Farm Management. 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: Joy Kirkpatrick. Contact Email: joy.kirkpatrick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-263-3485. Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM. Live virtual training. For more info visit farms.extension.wisc.edu.

Badger Dairy Insight--New Concepts in Colostrum Feeding for Dairy Calves

Dairy producers should consider feeding a smaller volume of colostrum to newborn calves. Delivering the correct mass of immunoglobulin in a smaller volume ensures the successful transfer of passive immunity (TPI) is preferable to current colostrum feeding guidelines. Feeding too large a volume of colostrum can cause serious complications that affect the health and well-being of newborn calves. Dr. Donald C. Sockett D.V.M. M.S. Ph.D. Diplomate ACVIM is a diagnostic case and outreach coordinator at the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (WVDL), University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is recognized internationally for his work on infectious diseases of livestock, particularly dairy cattle. At the WVDL, he is responsible for diagnostic cases that are submitted to the laboratory by practicing veterinarians and livestock producers. He also conducts outreach education for the WVDL. Don is a native of Southern Ontario, Canada, and holds degrees from the University of Guelph, Colorado State University, and the… Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. 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: 608-576-0147. Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. online webinar. For more info visit dairy.extension.wisc.edu.

Triple P Seminar: Raising Confident, Competent Children

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. To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: https://go.wisc.edu/rc3920. 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: Missy Bablick. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 537-6254. Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. This class is virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Spotted Lantern Fly is knocking at our door!

In recent news, spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), an invasive insect species native to Asia, has been sighted in Illinois. Spotted Lanternfly is not a threat to humans but poses a significant threat to various plant species.  Learn more about Spotted Lanternfly. Call 715.841.1855 to register. Free for members, non-members need a daypass. Cost: Free but registration is required. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Marathon. Contact Name: Janell Wehr. Contact Email: janell.wehr@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7152611241. Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Woodson YMCA-The Landing (55+). For more info visit www.thelandingwausau.com.

Certified Farm Succession Coordinator Training

The UW-Madison Division of Extension in collaboration with the International Farm Transition Network (IFTN), offers the Certified Farm Succession Coordinator Training. The economic future of our nation’s agriculture depends on the next generation’s ability to access land and business assets. Many farm and ranch operators are realizing the importance of creating a succession plan. Agriculture service professionals who work with these farms and ranches are recognizing that it takes more than a business structure or an estate plan to get those assets transferred to the next generation of managers. Succession planning also includes management transfer, inheritance issues and (surprise!) humans with emotions. This training will offer: , Insight on the tensions around farm succession, Strategies on working with families as they navigate farm succession, Facilitation tools to guide the process, Opportunities to consider real-life examples of farm succession case studies. Instructors for this training are… Cost: $1000/person for the 2-week training. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Farm Management. 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: Joy Kirkpatrick. Contact Email: joy.kirkpatrick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-263-3485. Thursday, September 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM. Live virtual training. For more info visit farms.extension.wisc.edu.

Raising Wisconsin's Children: Families + Screens

Join free online parenting classes each month! This month's topic covers screen time. Decrease stress around screens and technology in your family. Learn how to identify your family values around screens and make a family media plan that works for you. Ideal for parents of 5-12 year olds but all are welcome. To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: https://parenting.extension.wisc.edu/online-parenting-classes/. 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: Anne Clarkson. Contact Email: anne.clarkson@wisc.edu. Thursday, September 19, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. This class is virtual. For more info visit parenting.extension.wisc.edu.

Bring them inside!

As the nightly temperatures turn cold, it is time to bring our plants inside for the season. The transition indoors can be very stressful on plants. In this program, we will cover considerations to help reduce the stress, including light, fertilizer, pests, and watering. Call 715.693.2550 ext.3696 to register. Cost: Free but registration is required. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Marathon. Contact Name: Janell Wehr. Contact Email: janell.wehr@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7152611241. Thursday, September 19, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Creske Library, Mosinee High School; Mosinee Community Education. For more info visit www.mosineeschools.org.

Immigration, Employment, and Entrepreneurship: A Legal Symposium for Wisconsin’s Workforce

The Rural Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Initiative will host a legal symposium for Wisconsin’s workforce at the WI Latino Chamber of Commerce in Fitchburg. This is a professional development event, led by the Law and Entrepreneurship (L&E) Clinic. This symposium will provide insights into enhancing service providers’ understanding of laws, regulations, and practical solutions concerning employment and entrepreneurship for new immigrants, migrant workers, and undocumented workers. The training will cover topics relevant to employers, employees, job seekers, and entrepreneurs. The event costs $40 to register. Cost: $40. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Community & Economic Development. 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: Maggie Cornelius. Contact Email: mmcornelius@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7159280888. Friday, September 20, 2024, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit economicdevelopment.extension.wisc.edu.

Ask the Experts: A Monthly Garden and Landscape Q&A Series

Join our monthly online programs in 2024 for an opportunity to connect with plant health experts from the UW-Madison Division of Extension. Each session, held on Monday afternoons from 1:00-2:00 pm, is your chance to ask questions about your trees and shrubs, garden vegetables and ornamentals, and lawn. Whether it's about plant diseases, pesky insects, or the selection and general care of plants in and around your home, our 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. These online sessions are free but registration is required for each one that you would like to attend. Upon registration you will receive an email confirmation with the link for joining the session. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. 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: Peggy Damann. Contact Email: peg.damann@wisc.edu. Monday, September 23, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Online / virtual. For more info visit uwmadison.zoom.us.

Small Community Forum

Wisconsin has numerous small communities, with over half having populations below 2,500. These diverse communities face unique challenges due to their size. The twelfth annual Small Community Forum offers a platform for residents to collaborate, address shared issues, and access resources. The forums tackle topics like infrastructure, innovation, housing, and workforce development. Civic leaders, business figures, educators, and others are invited, with a $20 fee covering materials and meals. Cost: $20. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Community & Economic Development. 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: Brandon Hofstedt. Contact Email: brandon.hofstedt@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7159280888. Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Mineral Point, WI. For more info visit www.wiruralpartners.org.

Triple P Seminar: Raising Resilient Children

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. To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: https://go.wisc.edu/rc3920. 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: Missy Bablick. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 537-6254. Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM. This class is virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Triple P Seminar: Raising Resilient Children

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. To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: https://go.wisc.edu/rc3920. 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: Missy Bablick. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 537-6254. Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. This class is virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Badger Crop Connect Webinar

The Badger Crop Connect series provides agronomists, crop consultants, and farmers with timely crop updates for Wisconsin. CCA CEUs are available by topic for each presentation. , Webinar topics are updated as we progress through the growing season.  , Recordings for on-demand viewing are available on the Division of Extension’s YouTube channel or by expanding the Recordings tab on the registration page. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Crops & Soils. 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: Sam Bibby. Contact Email: sbibby@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 355-3254. Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Virtual/Online. For more info visit cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu.

Growing Healthy Plants: Basics in Plant Disease Management

Learn about common methods for disease control, their pros and cons, and how you can adapt these techniques for use in your own home garden. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. 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: Brian Hudelson. Contact Email: hudelson@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 262-2863. Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. online via Zoom. For more info visit pddc.wisc.edu.

Triple P Family Transitions

For parents who are experiencing personal distress from separation or divorce, which is impacting their parenting. This series will address: , Coping strategies for stressful situations, Developing plans to reduce parenting stress, Taking control of personal thoughts and reactions. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Bayfield. Crawford. Douglas. Winnebago. Contact Name: Tracy Henegar. Contact Email: tracy.henegar@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-395-1426. Thursday, September 26, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Virtual via Zoom. For more info visit douglas.extension.wisc.edu.

Small Community Forum

Wisconsin has numerous small communities, with over half having populations below 2,500. These diverse communities face unique challenges due to their size. The twelfth annual Small Community Forum offers a platform for residents to collaborate, address shared issues, and access resources. The forums tackle topics like infrastructure, innovation, housing, and workforce development. Civic leaders, business figures, educators, and others are invited, with a $20 fee covering materials and meals. Cost: $20. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Community & Economic Development. 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: Brandon Hofstedt. Contact Email: brandon.hofstedt@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7159280888. Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Belgium, WI. For more info visit www.wiruralpartners.org.

Triple P Discussion Group: Managing Fighting and Aggression in Children

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! To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: https://go.wisc.edu/rc3920. 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: Missy Bablick. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 537-6254. Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM. This class is virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Encouraging Financial Conversations - Tuesdays, 11:00am – 12:00 pm, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and November 5

Encouraging Financial Conversations (EFC) is a program designed for case managers, social workers, and other frontline staff to help empower clients to achieve their financial goals and manage their money. Participants will learn techniques and strategies to help their clients create a financial goals action plan, build and maintain good credit, pay off debts, write a spending and savings plan and protect themselves from fraud and identity theft. Join Human Development & Relationships Educators from multiple counties across the state for this virtual class held via Zoom. 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 Email: finances@extension.wisc.edu. Contact phone: 2627414961. Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Online Via Zoom Technology. For more info visit finances.extension.wisc.edu.

Triple P Discussion Group: Managing Fighting and Aggression in Children

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! To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: https://go.wisc.edu/rc3920. 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: Missy Bablick. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 537-6254. Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. This class is virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Triple P Family Transitions

For parents who are experiencing personal distress from separation or divorce, which is impacting their parenting. This series will address: , Coping strategies for stressful situations, Developing plans to reduce parenting stress, Taking control of personal thoughts and reactions. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Bayfield. Crawford. Douglas. Winnebago. Contact Name: Tracy Henegar. Contact Email: tracy.henegar@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-395-1426. Thursday, October 3, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Virtual via Zoom. For more info visit douglas.extension.wisc.edu.

Resilient Co-Parenting: Mindful Money Practices

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 mindful money practices. Making joint financial decisions when co-parenting shouldn’t be an exercise in frustration between you and your children's other parent. Using mindfulness in conjunction with sound financial practices can allow both parents to make purposeful choices that best match their family's needs. To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: https://go.wisc.edu/21t6cz. 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: Hannah Zellmer. Contact Email: hannah.zellmer@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-297-3139. Thursday, October 3, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. This class is virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Raising a Thinking Child

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 10/8/2024 to 11/12/2024. **Are you an early childhood educator? You can take this program for 12 registry credits!  To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. The registration deadline is 9/28/2024. Please go to this link to indicate your interest: https://go.wisc.edu/y30451. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Statewide. 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: Missy Bablick. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 537-6254. Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM. This program is virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Encouraging Financial Conversations - Tuesdays, 11:00am – 12:00 pm, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and November 5

Encouraging Financial Conversations (EFC) is a program designed for case managers, social workers, and other frontline staff to help empower clients to achieve their financial goals and manage their money. Participants will learn techniques and strategies to help their clients create a financial goals action plan, build and maintain good credit, pay off debts, write a spending and savings plan and protect themselves from fraud and identity theft. Join Human Development & Relationships Educators from multiple counties across the state for this virtual class held via Zoom. 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 Email: finances@extension.wisc.edu. Contact phone: 2627414961. Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Online Via Zoom Technology. For more info visit finances.extension.wisc.edu.

Wildlife Primer

Worried about rabbits nibbling on your woody ornamental plants over winter? Chipmunks or squirrels terrorize your garden beds? Confused about best tactics for combating deer browsing? In this program, we will learn how to apply the concepts of randomness and diversity in tackling wildlife damage in our landscapes. Cost: Free but registration is required. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Marathon. Contact Name: Janell Wehr. Contact Email: janell.wehr@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7152611241. Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. MCPL-Stratford Branch (library). For more info visit forms.gle.

Focus on Fathers: Fathers Teach Perspective Taking

Hey dads! Your role matters! Come join us for discussions on parenting, family life, and how to handle modern challenges. Focus on Fathers covers a wide range of family-friendly topics where you can share information and connect with other dads. It's a safe and welcoming space for dads to support each other, share experiences, and learn together. Bring your openness to share, listen, and be part of a supportive community focused on fatherhood. This class is part of a monthly series. Please join us for other topics each month, including:   November 12: Dads Promote Persistence, Dedication, and Hard Work, December 10: Fathers Help Children Solve Problems, January 14: Fathers Help children Stand Up for Themselves   To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: https://go.wisc.edu/3z9kwx. 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: Pattie Carroll. Contact Email: patricia.carroll@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (920) 386-3790. Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. This class is virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Raising a Thinking Child

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 10/8/2024 to 11/12/2024. **Are you an early childhood educator? You can take this program for 12 registry credits!  To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. The registration deadline is 9/28/2024. Please go to this link to indicate your interest: https://go.wisc.edu/y30451. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Statewide. 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: Missy Bablick. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 537-6254. Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM. This program is virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Badger Crop Connect Webinar

The Badger Crop Connect series provides agronomists, crop consultants, and farmers with timely crop updates for Wisconsin. CCA CEUs are available by topic for each presentation. , Webinar topics are updated as we progress through the growing season.  , Recordings for on-demand viewing are available on the Division of Extension’s YouTube channel or by expanding the Recordings tab on the registration page. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Crops & Soils. 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: Sam Bibby. Contact Email: sbibby@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 355-3254. Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Virtual/Online. For more info visit cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu.

Small Community Forum

Wisconsin has numerous small communities, with over half having populations below 2,500. These diverse communities face unique challenges due to their size. The twelfth annual Small Community Forum offers a platform for residents to collaborate, address shared issues, and access resources. The forums tackle topics like infrastructure, innovation, housing, and workforce development. Civic leaders, business figures, educators, and others are invited, with a $20 fee covering materials and meals. Cost: $20. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Community & Economic Development. 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: Brandon Hofstedt. Contact Email: brandon.hofstedt@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7159280888. Thursday, October 10, 2024, 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Adams-Friendship. For more info visit www.wiruralpartners.org.

Triple P Family Transitions

For parents who are experiencing personal distress from separation or divorce, which is impacting their parenting. This series will address: , Coping strategies for stressful situations, Developing plans to reduce parenting stress, Taking control of personal thoughts and reactions. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Bayfield. Crawford. Douglas. Winnebago. Contact Name: Tracy Henegar. Contact Email: tracy.henegar@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-395-1426. Thursday, October 10, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Virtual via Zoom. For more info visit douglas.extension.wisc.edu.

Raising a Thinking Child

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 10/8/2024 to 11/12/2024. **Are you an early childhood educator? You can take this program for 12 registry credits!  To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. The registration deadline is 9/28/2024. Please go to this link to indicate your interest: https://go.wisc.edu/y30451. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Statewide. 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: Missy Bablick. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 537-6254. Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM. This program is virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Encouraging Financial Conversations - Tuesdays, 11:00am – 12:00 pm, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and November 5

Encouraging Financial Conversations (EFC) is a program designed for case managers, social workers, and other frontline staff to help empower clients to achieve their financial goals and manage their money. Participants will learn techniques and strategies to help their clients create a financial goals action plan, build and maintain good credit, pay off debts, write a spending and savings plan and protect themselves from fraud and identity theft. Join Human Development & Relationships Educators from multiple counties across the state for this virtual class held via Zoom. 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 Email: finances@extension.wisc.edu. Contact phone: 2627414961. Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Online Via Zoom Technology. For more info visit finances.extension.wisc.edu.

Raising a Thinking Child

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 10/8/2024 to 11/12/2024. **Are you an early childhood educator? You can take this program for 12 registry credits!  To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. The registration deadline is 9/28/2024. Please go to this link to indicate your interest: https://go.wisc.edu/y30451. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Statewide. 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: Missy Bablick. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 537-6254. Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM. This program is 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. To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/FormCenter/University-of-Wisconsin-Extension-10/CoParenting-Zoom-Class-for-Divorcing-or--119 **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. Cost: $20. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: 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: Heidi Ungrodt. Contact Email: heidi.ungrodt@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 373-6104. Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. This class is virtual. For more info visit www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov.

Raising Wisconsin's Children: Teens and Social Media

Join free online parenting classes each month! This month's topic covers teens and social media. Decrease stress around screens with your teen. Learn how to use your family values to set a media plan that works for you and your teen. Ideal for parents of 13 – 18 year olds but all are welcome. To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: https://parenting.extension.wisc.edu/online-parenting-classes/. 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: Anne Clarkson. Contact Email: anne.clarkson@wisc.edu. Thursday, October 17, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. This class is virtual. For more info visit parenting.extension.wisc.edu.

Triple P Family Transitions

For parents who are experiencing personal distress from separation or divorce, which is impacting their parenting. This series will address: , Coping strategies for stressful situations, Developing plans to reduce parenting stress, Taking control of personal thoughts and reactions. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Bayfield. Crawford. Douglas. Winnebago. Contact Name: Tracy Henegar. Contact Email: tracy.henegar@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-395-1426. Thursday, October 17, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Virtual via Zoom. For more info visit douglas.extension.wisc.edu.

Ask the Experts: A Monthly Garden and Landscape Q&A Series

Join our monthly online programs in 2024 for an opportunity to connect with plant health experts from the UW-Madison Division of Extension. Each session, held on Monday afternoons from 1:00-2:00 pm, is your chance to ask questions about your trees and shrubs, garden vegetables and ornamentals, and lawn. Whether it's about plant diseases, pesky insects, or the selection and general care of plants in and around your home, our 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. These online sessions are free but registration is required for each one that you would like to attend. Upon registration you will receive an email confirmation with the link for joining the session. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. 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: Peggy Damann. Contact Email: peg.damann@wisc.edu. Monday, October 21, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Online / virtual. For more info visit uwmadison.zoom.us.

Raising a Thinking Child

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 10/8/2024 to 11/12/2024. **Are you an early childhood educator? You can take this program for 12 registry credits!  To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. The registration deadline is 9/28/2024. Please go to this link to indicate your interest: https://go.wisc.edu/y30451. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Statewide. 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: Missy Bablick. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 537-6254. Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM. This program is virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Encouraging Financial Conversations - Tuesdays, 11:00am – 12:00 pm, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and November 5

Encouraging Financial Conversations (EFC) is a program designed for case managers, social workers, and other frontline staff to help empower clients to achieve their financial goals and manage their money. Participants will learn techniques and strategies to help their clients create a financial goals action plan, build and maintain good credit, pay off debts, write a spending and savings plan and protect themselves from fraud and identity theft. Join Human Development & Relationships Educators from multiple counties across the state for this virtual class held via Zoom. 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 Email: finances@extension.wisc.edu. Contact phone: 2627414961. Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Online Via Zoom Technology. For more info visit finances.extension.wisc.edu.

Raising a Thinking Child

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 10/8/2024 to 11/12/2024. **Are you an early childhood educator? You can take this program for 12 registry credits!  To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. The registration deadline is 9/28/2024. Please go to this link to indicate your interest: https://go.wisc.edu/y30451. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Statewide. 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: Missy Bablick. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 537-6254. Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM. This program is virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Badger Crop Connect Webinar

The Badger Crop Connect series provides agronomists, crop consultants, and farmers with timely crop updates for Wisconsin. CCA CEUs are available by topic for each presentation. , Webinar topics are updated as we progress through the growing season.  , Recordings for on-demand viewing are available on the Division of Extension’s YouTube channel or by expanding the Recordings tab on the registration page. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Crops & Soils. 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: Sam Bibby. Contact Email: sbibby@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 355-3254. Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Virtual/Online. For more info visit cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu.

Orchid Diseases

Learn about common diseases of orchids.  This presentation will include information on how to identify these diseases, as well as information on how to manage them. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. 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: Brian Hudelson. Contact Email: hudelson@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 262-2863. Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. online via Zoom. For more info visit pddc.wisc.edu.

Triple P Family Transitions

For parents who are experiencing personal distress from separation or divorce, which is impacting their parenting. This series will address: , Coping strategies for stressful situations, Developing plans to reduce parenting stress, Taking control of personal thoughts and reactions. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Bayfield. Crawford. Douglas. Winnebago. Contact Name: Tracy Henegar. Contact Email: tracy.henegar@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-395-1426. Thursday, October 24, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Virtual via Zoom. For more info visit douglas.extension.wisc.edu.