Healthcare in the Digital Age: Leveraging Broadband for Better Health and Stronger Communities
WI Extension Community Development
Explore the critical connection between broadband access and improved health outcomes—and how these advancements drive local economic growth at a free daylong workshop.
As broadband availability grows, the question becomes: How can we maximize its impact on health outcomes and quality of life? This workshop will provide a forum for actionable strategies that strengthen communities and foster economic resilience.
Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Community & Economic Development. Contact Name: Brittany Beyer. Contact Email: brittany.beyer@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
Northwood Technical College
1900 College Dr, Rice Lake, WI 54868.
For more info visit economicdevelopment.extension.wisc.edu. Crop Scout Training Field Day
The hands-on training will cover filling out crop scouting reports; stand assessment and crop growth staging for corn, soybean, wheat, and alfalfa crops; the basics of collecting sweep net samples in alfalfa; and early-season insect and weed identification.
Participants will receive alfalfa, corn, soybean, and wheat growth staging guides; field scouting supplies; and lunch and snacks. Registration is required.
Cost: 50.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Statewide. Topic: Crops & Soils. Contact Name: Daniel Smith.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM.
Rock County Farm
200 US-14 Janesville, WI 53545.
For more info visit cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu. Badger Dairy Insight
A monthly webinar on topics from reproduction and genetics, animal health and welfare, nutrition, and emerging technologies. To see the monthly speaker please visit https://dairy.extension.wisc.edu.
Registration Required: No. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Dairy. Named Program: Ag - FarmReadyResearch. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Jackie McCarville. Contact phone: 6085760147. Contact Email: jackie.mccarville@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit dairy.extension.wisc.edu. Planning Ahead
Planning Ahead is a course that guides participants through getting started, handling financial changes, advance medical and legal directives, estate planning, choices in end-of-life care, final wishes and understanding grief.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Topic: Personal Finances. Aging. County: Door. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact phone: 920-746-2263. Contact Email: pnsalm@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
ADRC of Door County
914 N 14th Ave.
Sturgeon Bay, WI.
For more info visit door.extension.wisc.edu. Powerful Tools for Caregivers of Adults with Chronic Illness
Are you a family caregiver? Register now for Powerful Tools for Caregivers! This 6 week evidence-based workshop will help you make tough decisions, reduce stress, improve self-confidence and more to help caregivers take better care of themselves while caring for a friend or relative. Includes a free workbook!
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/s10v15. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Aging. County: Marinette. Oconto. Langlade. Shawano. Menominee. Forest. Contact Name: Katie Daul. Contact Email: katie.daul@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-834-6848.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Planning AHEAD - Virtual
Weekly April 28 - June 9, 2026, from 2:00-3:00pm.
Planning AHEAD is an end-of-life planning curriculum for all ages developed by UW–Madison Division of Extension faculty and staff. This 7-session, research-based program will help participants understand how to prepare for the end of life for themselves or a loved one, and why it’s important to have a plan in place.
This program and workbook were designed for residents in Wisconsin and is specific to Wisconsin law. If you are not a resident of Wisconsin, please refer to your state’s laws around Advanced Medical and Legal Directives and Estate Planning.
While the class is free, there is a charge of $30 for the printed workbook and shipping costs. If you would like to print the workbook at home or use a fillable, online version, the electronic download of the workbook is free of charge.
Topics: Getting started with planning, Handling financial changes, Creating advance medical and legal directives, Estate planning, Exploring choices in end-of-life care, …
Cost: Free, $30 for optional workbook (recommended). Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Clare Dahl. Contact Email: clare.dahl@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-224-3700.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Encouraging Financial Conversations Foundations Training
Unsure about how to discuss money with your clients? Encouraging Financial Conversations is an Extension developed series that will help you engage in positive conversations around money. The six-hour training is geared for helping professionals (case managers, social workers, and other front line staff), but open to anyone! You will learn how to help empower others to achieve their financial goals and manage their money.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Ashland. Bayfield. Chippewa. Clark. Barron. Oconto. Wood. Contact Name: Ben Eberlein. Contact Email: ben.eberlein@wisc.edu. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/qsuw15.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit finances.extension.wisc.edu. Ask Your Gardening Question: LIVE
Join us LIVE online for an opportunity to connect with plant health experts from the UW-Madison Extension Horticulture Program. These live Q&A sessions, held monthly on Wednesdays, is your chance to ask any questions you may have about trees and shrubs, homegrown fruits and vegetables, indoor plants, ornamental landscapes, lawns, and more. Whether it’s about plant problems, diseases, pesky insects, or the general care of plants in and around your home, our panel of seasoned experts will provide you with actionable advice and helpful resources. Don’t miss this opportunity to cultivate your knowledge and keep your plants thriving.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VPIJpafkTkehT6aw7X-i9w. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. Contact Name: Amy Freidig. Contact Email: gardening.class@extension.wisc.edu.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Planning AHEAD – McFarland Senior Center
Details/Dates
Planning AHEAD is a 7-session course (one hour each; Thursdays Apr 16-May 28) that guides participants through preparations for the end-of-life.
Who Should Attend? Everyone! People interested in making things easier for family members, People who have lost a loved one, Those in the process of losing a loved one and are dealing with the transition, Cost
While the course is free, there is a $30 cost for an optional printed workbook (recommended). The workbook provides checklists, organizers, articles, and additional resources complements the sessions. A free digital and fillable or printable at home download of the workbook is available. You may pay cash or check (made out to Dane County Treasurer) on the first day of class for the printed workbook.
Register
Call 608-838-7117 to register.
Session Topics, Understanding grief, Getting started, Handling financial changes, Advance medical and legal directives, Estate planning, Choices in end-of-life care, Final wishes.
Cost: Free, $30 for optional workbook. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Personal Finances. Aging. County: Dane. Contact Name: Clare Dahl. Contact Email: clare.dahl@wisc.edu.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
McFarland Senior Center 5915 Milwaukee St. McFarland, WI.
For more info visit dane.extension.wisc.edu. Raising Wisconsin's Children: Emotion Coaching
Raising Wisconsin's Children: Emotion Coaching, Description: Join us for lunch to learn about a variety of positive parenting topics. Classes offered monthly.
This month's topic is emotion coaching. Children with strong social and emotional skills have greater academic achievement, more positive social interactions, and greater satisfaction in life. Children can learn these important skills through “emotion coaching.” This one-hour workshop focuses on how to help children identify and express their emotions. We will learn a three-step emotion coaching strategy to help children cope with strong feelings while learning problem-solving skills. We will also provide simple tools and resources for helping children identify and express their emotions.
**This class is approved by the Wisconsin Registry for 1 continuing education hour for early care and education professionals.
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest…
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/parenting-classes. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Free Events. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Missy Bablick. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 537-6254.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Rent Smart
Helping to make renting a great experience for you!
FREE - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
What you will learn:
, Planning for and meeting monthly expenses, Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing, How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants, Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Todd Wenzel. Contact Email: todd.wenzel@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (920) 232-1973.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Virtually Online via Zoom Technology.
For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu. Planning Ahead
Planning Ahead is a course that guides participants through getting started, handling financial changes, advance medical and legal directives, estate planning, choices in end-of-life care, final wishes and understanding grief.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Topic: Personal Finances. Aging. County: Door. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact phone: 920-746-2263. Contact Email: pnsalm@wisc.edu.
Monday, May 25, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
NWTC Learning and Innovation Center
2438 S Bayshore Dr.
Sister Bay, WI.
For more info visit door.extension.wisc.edu. WeCOPE
Please join us as we explore ways we can get through the tough times together. WeCOPE empowers adults with effective, evidence-based strategies to manage stress, build resilience, and enhance their overall well-being.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Topic: Health & Well-Being. County: Door. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact phone: 920-746-2263. Contact Email: pnsalm@wisc.edu.
Monday, May 25, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
NWTC Learning and Innovation Center
2438 S Bayshore Dr.
Sister Bay, WI.
For more info visit door.extension.wisc.edu. Planning Ahead
Planning Ahead is a course that guides participants through getting started, handling financial changes, advance medical and legal directives, estate planning, choices in end-of-life care, final wishes and understanding grief.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Topic: Personal Finances. Aging. County: Door. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact phone: 920-746-2263. Contact Email: pnsalm@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
ADRC of Door County
914 N 14th Ave.
Sturgeon Bay, WI.
For more info visit door.extension.wisc.edu. Planning AHEAD - Virtual
Weekly April 28 - June 9, 2026, from 2:00-3:00pm.
Planning AHEAD is an end-of-life planning curriculum for all ages developed by UW–Madison Division of Extension faculty and staff. This 7-session, research-based program will help participants understand how to prepare for the end of life for themselves or a loved one, and why it’s important to have a plan in place.
This program and workbook were designed for residents in Wisconsin and is specific to Wisconsin law. If you are not a resident of Wisconsin, please refer to your state’s laws around Advanced Medical and Legal Directives and Estate Planning.
While the class is free, there is a charge of $30 for the printed workbook and shipping costs. If you would like to print the workbook at home or use a fillable, online version, the electronic download of the workbook is free of charge.
Topics: Getting started with planning, Handling financial changes, Creating advance medical and legal directives, Estate planning, Exploring choices in end-of-life care, …
Cost: Free, $30 for optional workbook (recommended). Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Clare Dahl. Contact Email: clare.dahl@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-224-3700.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Gardening in Small Spaces: Growing More in Less Space
This program focuses on productive gardening when space is limited. It includes container gardening, vertical systems, raised beds, and intensive planting methods. The session explains how to select compact plant varieties, manage soil health in small spaces, and choose the right containers and supports. Participants learn how to grow vegetables, herbs, and ornamentals in patios, balconies, and small yards with efficient use of space and water.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Winnebago. Outagamie. Contact Name: Jacob Kluza. Contact Email: kluza@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-232-1976.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Menasha Public Library
440 First Street
Menasha, WI 54952,
Room - Company E.
For more info visit events.getlocalhop.com. Encouraging Financial Conversations Foundations Training
Unsure about how to discuss money with your clients? Encouraging Financial Conversations is an Extension developed series that will help you engage in positive conversations around money. The six-hour training is geared for helping professionals (case managers, social workers, and other front line staff), but open to anyone! You will learn how to help empower others to achieve their financial goals and manage their money.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Ashland. Bayfield. Chippewa. Clark. Barron. Oconto. Wood. Contact Name: Ben Eberlein. Contact Email: ben.eberlein@wisc.edu. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/qsuw15.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit finances.extension.wisc.edu. StrongBodies at the Madison Senior Center - Summer 2026
StrongBodies is a community-based, physical-activity program that supports healthy aging across the lifespan and is open to anyone interested in this fitness education. StrongBodies offers twice-weekly sessions led by trained instructors. Participants follow a structured plan to strengthen all major muscle groups, working to gradually increase the weights used. Participants gain strength, improve mobility, and reduce the risk of conditions like osteoporosis, heart disease, and diabetes.
The Wisconsin StrongBodies Program empowers individuals of all ages to live stronger, healthier lives. Through community-based, strength-training programs, participants improve fitness, build strength, gain confidence, and connect socially—enhancing overall well-being.
Learn more about StrongBodies: https://health.extension.wisc.edu/strongbodies/
Class Details, Dates/Times: Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00-10:15am w/Instructor Angela
Spaces Available: 10 participants
Cost: $30 suggested contribution for the whole series…
Cost: $30 suggested contribution for the whole series (participants are welcome to make a contribution less than $30). Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Dane. Contact Name: Claire Mance. Contact phone: 608-224-3699. Contact Email: claire.mance@wisc.edu.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.
Madison Senior Center
330 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Parents Forever
Parents Forever
Parents Forever is an educational class for parents and caregivers in the process of divorce, already divorced, or never married but separating. In this class, you will learn how family transitions affect children and how children experience family conflict. You will learn how to care for yourself during your family transition and how to prevent and reduce conflict.
**Please Note: This class may or may not meet the requirement for court mandated co-parenting classes for divorcing parents. Please confirm with your county before registering for this class for that purpose.
💻 Virtual and low-cost
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://crawford.extension.wisc.edu/no-longer-together-but-parents-forever/.
Cost: $35. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://crawford.extension.wisc.edu/no-longer-together-but-parents-forever/. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Amanda Griswold. Contact Email: amanda.griswold@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 326-0223.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit crawford.extension.wisc.edu. 2026 PDDC Plant Disease Talks - The Science (and Art) of Plant Disease Diagnosis
Join Brian Hudelson (of the PDDC and affectionately known as “Dr. Death”) to learnabout the fascinating and complex process involved in identifying plant diseases. Learn about how to visually assess for plant disease symptoms, as well as about the range of lab tests that are often needed to confirm the identity of plant diseases.
Cost: None. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. Contact Name: Brian Hudelson.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
For more info visit pddc.wisc.edu. Suburban Homesteading: All About Pollinators
All About Pollinators – Explore the fascinating world of pollinators, from bees and butterflies to hummingbirds, and learn why they are essential for our gardens and food systems. Participants will get hands-on experience building solitary bee habitats to take home, supporting local pollinator populations and learning practical ways to help these vital creatures thrive.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Winnebago. Outagamie. Contact Name: Jacob Kluza. Contact Email: kluza@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-232-1976.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Neenah Public Library
240 E Wisconsin Ave
Neenah, WI 54956.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Dairy Calving Management, Calf Care & Development Workshop
To support beef and dairy farms and their employees, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Extension Dairy Program has developed the “Calving Management Practices and Neonate Care in Dairy Cattle” workshop.
This program will help farm personnel recognize the imminent signs of birth and the calving process, provide guidelines for calving management practices to reduce the prevalence of stillbirth and health issues in cows, be able to determine when first-calf heifers or cows need assistance at calving, and the importance of calf management and neonate care after calving. And the importance of the transition cow nutrition as a method of disease prevention and welfare.
Additionally, there will be a hands-on demonstration, where attendees will have the opportunity to practice calving events on a cow model and learn guidelines for calving management practices.
Cost: 20. Registration Required: No. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Dairy. County: Sheboygan. Fond du Lac. Ozaukee. Dodge. Contact Name: Manuel Pena. Contact phone: 9204490725. Contact Email: manuel.pena@wisc.edu.
Thursday, May 28, 2026.
5 University Dr, Sheboygan, WI 53081
UW-Madison Extension, Sheboygan County.
For more info visit dairy.extension.wisc.edu. What Happens When We Till?
REGISTER HERE!
Tilling and plowing our soil is a powerful tool—but like any tool, it’s not right for every job. Join us for this hands-on workshop as we build a shared “know-till” mindset and discus ways to make smart tillage decisions based on soil conditions, crops, and context.
You'll learn:
, How tillage affects soil health—and what that means for your weed management, irrigation, and fertilization, Tips to choose the right tillage methods and equipment for your production goals, Alternate no- and low-till practices that can help manage weeds, reduce soil compaction, and terminate cover crops,
Plus, take home FREE cover crop seed to plant this season!
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Community Food Systems. Crops & Soils. Gardening & Horticulture. Named Program: CDI - Milwaukee Urban Demonstration Farms. County: Milwaukee. Contact Name: Meag Sargent. Contact phone: (414) 615-0531. Contact Email: mudfarms@extension.wisc.edu.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Kohl Farm Community Garden: 8483 W County Line Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53223.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Planning AHEAD – McFarland Senior Center
Details/Dates
Planning AHEAD is a 7-session course (one hour each; Thursdays Apr 16-May 28) that guides participants through preparations for the end-of-life.
Who Should Attend? Everyone! People interested in making things easier for family members, People who have lost a loved one, Those in the process of losing a loved one and are dealing with the transition, Cost
While the course is free, there is a $30 cost for an optional printed workbook (recommended). The workbook provides checklists, organizers, articles, and additional resources complements the sessions. A free digital and fillable or printable at home download of the workbook is available. You may pay cash or check (made out to Dane County Treasurer) on the first day of class for the printed workbook.
Register
Call 608-838-7117 to register.
Session Topics, Understanding grief, Getting started, Handling financial changes, Advance medical and legal directives, Estate planning, Choices in end-of-life care, Final wishes.
Cost: Free, $30 for optional workbook. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Personal Finances. Aging. County: Dane. Contact Name: Clare Dahl. Contact Email: clare.dahl@wisc.edu.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
McFarland Senior Center 5915 Milwaukee St. McFarland, WI.
For more info visit dane.extension.wisc.edu. Dairy Calving Management, Calf Care & Development Workshop
To support beef and dairy farms and their employees, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Extension Dairy Program has developed the “Calving Management Practices and Neonate Care in Dairy Cattle” workshop.
This program will help farm personnel recognize the imminent signs of birth and the calving process, provide guidelines for calving management practices to reduce the prevalence of stillbirth and health issues in cows, be able to determine when first-calf heifers or cows need assistance at calving, and the importance of calf management and neonate care after calving. And the importance of the transition cow nutrition as a method of disease prevention and welfare.
Additionally, there will be a hands-on demonstration, where attendees will have the opportunity to practice calving events on a cow model and learn guidelines for calving management practices.
Cost: 20. Registration Required: No. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Dairy. County: Sheboygan. Fond du Lac. Ozaukee. Dodge. Contact Name: Manuel Pena. Contact phone: 9204490725. Contact Email: manuel.pena@wisc.edu.
Friday, May 29, 2026.
5 University Dr, Sheboygan, WI 53081
UW-Madison Extension, Sheboygan County.
For more info visit dairy.extension.wisc.edu. StrongBodies at the Madison Senior Center - Summer 2026
StrongBodies is a community-based, physical-activity program that supports healthy aging across the lifespan and is open to anyone interested in this fitness education. StrongBodies offers twice-weekly sessions led by trained instructors. Participants follow a structured plan to strengthen all major muscle groups, working to gradually increase the weights used. Participants gain strength, improve mobility, and reduce the risk of conditions like osteoporosis, heart disease, and diabetes.
The Wisconsin StrongBodies Program empowers individuals of all ages to live stronger, healthier lives. Through community-based, strength-training programs, participants improve fitness, build strength, gain confidence, and connect socially—enhancing overall well-being.
Learn more about StrongBodies: https://health.extension.wisc.edu/strongbodies/
Class Details, Dates/Times: Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00-10:15am w/Instructor Angela
Spaces Available: 10 participants
Cost: $30 suggested contribution for the whole series…
Cost: $30 suggested contribution for the whole series (participants are welcome to make a contribution less than $30). Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Dane. Contact Name: Claire Mance. Contact phone: 608-224-3699. Contact Email: claire.mance@wisc.edu.
Friday, May 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.
Madison Senior Center
330 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Caregivers' Compass
Join us for Caregivers' Compass, a supportive one hour series for anyone caring for others. Connect with fellow caregivers, share experiences, and learn practical skills to help you navigate your caregiving journey with more confidence.
Cost: free. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. County: Oconto. Contact Name: Katie Daul. Contact phone: 920-834-6848. Contact Email: katie.daul@wisc.edu.
Monday, June 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
ADRC- Wolf River Region
229 Van Buren St
Oconto Falls, WI 54154.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Caregivers' Compass - Savoring
Caregivers' Compass is a one-hour series for anyone caring for others. Connect with fellow caregivers, share experiences, and learn practical skills to help you navigate your caregiving journey with more confidence.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. County: Oconto. Contact Name: Katie Daul.
Monday, June 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
ADRC - Wolf River Region, Oconto Falls
229 Van Buren St. Oconto Falls, WI 54154.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Growing Vegetables in Containers
Growing vegetables in containers is a great way to grow fresh food without needing a lot of space. Almost any vegetable can be grown in a container. Learn about how to select and care for a variety of vegetables, from leafy greens to root crops, and keep them thriving all season long.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. Contact Name: Julie Hill. Contact Email: julie.hill@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 2627414958.
Monday, June 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Lake Mills Club 55 Meeting
603 E. Lake Street
Lake Mills, WI.
Planning Ahead
Planning Ahead is a course that guides participants through getting started, handling financial changes, advance medical and legal directives, estate planning, choices in end-of-life care, final wishes and understanding grief.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Topic: Personal Finances. Aging. County: Door. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact phone: 920-746-2263. Contact Email: pnsalm@wisc.edu.
Monday, June 1, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
NWTC Learning and Innovation Center
2438 S Bayshore Dr.
Sister Bay, WI.
For more info visit door.extension.wisc.edu. WeCOPE
Please join us as we explore ways we can get through the tough times together. WeCOPE empowers adults with effective, evidence-based strategies to manage stress, build resilience, and enhance their overall well-being.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Topic: Health & Well-Being. County: Door. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact phone: 920-746-2263. Contact Email: pnsalm@wisc.edu.
Monday, June 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
NWTC Learning and Innovation Center
2438 S Bayshore Dr.
Sister Bay, WI.
For more info visit door.extension.wisc.edu. Healthcare in the Digital Age: Leveraging Broadband for Better Health and Stronger Communities
WI Extension Community Development
Explore the critical connection between broadband access and improved health outcomes—and how these advancements drive local economic growth at a free daylong workshop.
As broadband availability grows, the question becomes: How can we maximize its impact on health outcomes and quality of life? This workshop will provide a forum for actionable strategies that strengthen communities and foster economic resilience.
Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Community & Economic Development. Contact Name: Brittany Beyer. Contact Email: brittany.beyer@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
ThriveOn King
2153 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53212.
For more info visit economicdevelopment.extension.wisc.edu. Monthly Money Matters Live - Getting Out of Debt
Start building a plan to pay it off debt! This class teaches you how to decide the best order to pay your debt and ways to clear your past due balances. You will leave with the tools and the confidence to take control of your finances.
Cost: FREE! Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Jonathon Ferguson. Contact Email: jonathon.ferguson@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Parasite Patrol Plus
Intestinal parasites in sheep can significantly impact the health and performance of a flock. From decreased production to a compromised immune system, sheep owners of all types can struggle with high parasite loads. Extension colleagues are excited to share this workshop with producers to equip them with tools and strategies to help curb intestinal parasites in their flocks. Topics for this event include:
Understanding Parasite Life Cycle: Participants will learn how internal parasites develop and spread, providing the foundation for effective prevention.
Management Strategies for Parasite Control: Educators will discuss grazing management, targeted selective treatment, and other best practices for reducing parasite pressure.
Fecal Egg Count (FEC) Training: Attendees will discover how to use fecal egg counts as a herd health tool. Participants are encouraged to bring a fecal sample from their flock or herd for on-site examination.
FAMACHA Certification: Extension staff will provide official FAMACHA t…
Cost: $30. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Livestock. Dairy. County: Crawford. La Crosse. Richland. Vernon. Contact Name: Beth McIlquham. Contact phone: 6086320599. Contact Email: mcilquham2@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Gays Mills Community Center
16381 WI-131, Gays Mills, WI 54631.
For more info visit eventreg.wisc.edu. Planning Ahead
Planning Ahead is a course that guides participants through getting started, handling financial changes, advance medical and legal directives, estate planning, choices in end-of-life care, final wishes and understanding grief.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Topic: Personal Finances. Aging. County: Door. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact phone: 920-746-2263. Contact Email: pnsalm@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
ADRC of Door County
914 N 14th Ave.
Sturgeon Bay, WI.
For more info visit door.extension.wisc.edu. Planning AHEAD - Virtual
Weekly April 28 - June 9, 2026, from 2:00-3:00pm.
Planning AHEAD is an end-of-life planning curriculum for all ages developed by UW–Madison Division of Extension faculty and staff. This 7-session, research-based program will help participants understand how to prepare for the end of life for themselves or a loved one, and why it’s important to have a plan in place.
This program and workbook were designed for residents in Wisconsin and is specific to Wisconsin law. If you are not a resident of Wisconsin, please refer to your state’s laws around Advanced Medical and Legal Directives and Estate Planning.
While the class is free, there is a charge of $30 for the printed workbook and shipping costs. If you would like to print the workbook at home or use a fillable, online version, the electronic download of the workbook is free of charge.
Topics: Getting started with planning, Handling financial changes, Creating advance medical and legal directives, Estate planning, Exploring choices in end-of-life care, …
Cost: Free, $30 for optional workbook (recommended). Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Clare Dahl. Contact Email: clare.dahl@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-224-3700.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Monthly Money Matters Live - Getting Out of Debt
Start building a plan to pay it off debt! This class teaches you how to decide the best order to pay your debt and ways to clear your past due balances. You will leave with the tools and the confidence to take control of your finances.
Cost: FREE! Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Jonathon Ferguson. Contact Email: jonathon.ferguson@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Encouraging Financial Conversations Foundations Training
Unsure about how to discuss money with your clients? Encouraging Financial Conversations is an Extension developed series that will help you engage in positive conversations around money. The six-hour training is geared for helping professionals (case managers, social workers, and other front line staff), but open to anyone! You will learn how to help empower others to achieve their financial goals and manage their money.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Ashland. Bayfield. Chippewa. Clark. Barron. Oconto. Wood. Contact Name: Ben Eberlein. Contact Email: ben.eberlein@wisc.edu. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/qsuw15.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit finances.extension.wisc.edu. StrongBodies at the Madison Senior Center - Summer 2026
StrongBodies is a community-based, physical-activity program that supports healthy aging across the lifespan and is open to anyone interested in this fitness education. StrongBodies offers twice-weekly sessions led by trained instructors. Participants follow a structured plan to strengthen all major muscle groups, working to gradually increase the weights used. Participants gain strength, improve mobility, and reduce the risk of conditions like osteoporosis, heart disease, and diabetes.
The Wisconsin StrongBodies Program empowers individuals of all ages to live stronger, healthier lives. Through community-based, strength-training programs, participants improve fitness, build strength, gain confidence, and connect socially—enhancing overall well-being.
Learn more about StrongBodies: https://health.extension.wisc.edu/strongbodies/
Class Details, Dates/Times: Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00-10:15am w/Instructor Angela
Spaces Available: 10 participants
Cost: $30 suggested contribution for the whole series…
Cost: $30 suggested contribution for the whole series (participants are welcome to make a contribution less than $30). Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Dane. Contact Name: Claire Mance. Contact phone: 608-224-3699. Contact Email: claire.mance@wisc.edu.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.
Madison Senior Center
330 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Wisconsin Climate Trends and Farmer Adaptations
Join Josh Bendorf, Climate Outreach Specialist, and Michelle Cannon, owner and farmer at Larryville Gardens to hear about trends for Wisconsin's climate, current and predicted impacts on agriculture, and how Michelle is adapting on her farm. This webinar is geared towards diversified vegetable farmers of all scales. All are welcome, but registration is required.
This event will be recorded and shared. If you do not want your likeness shared, please keep your video off during the webinar.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/MhKfuOFKTW-tBrCnN0dsWQ. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Crops & Soils. Contact Name: Emilee Gaulke. Contact Email: Emilee.gaulke@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-917-9788.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
For more info visit uwmadison.zoom.us. Planting for a Buzz: A Guide to Pollinator Friendly Gardening
Learn more about how you can plan for your yard and garden to be pollinator-friendly this year. We will talk about the pollinators that live in your landscape, why they are at risk, and gardening practices you can do to support pollinator habitats and health.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. Contact Name: Julie Hill. Contact Email: julie.hill@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 2627414958.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Barrett Memorial Library
65 W Geneva St.
Williams Bay, WI.
Badger Crop Connect Webinar Series
Timely Wisconsin Crop Updates for Corn, Soybean, Small Grains and Forages for Growers and Consultants.
Get real-time expert management tips for you or your clients’ fields. Join our webinars to hear from UW–Madison corn, soybean, small grain, and forage management researchers throughout the Wisconsin growing season. Earn free CCA credits for every webinar you attend.
Cost: no cost to attend. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZlXPGNDVQX-Ep4jkzrBwyw. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Crops & Soils. Named Program: Ag - FarmReadyResearch. Contact Name: Josh Kamps. Contact Email: joshua.kamps@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-673-0680.
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Resilient Co-Parenting: Money Talks: Less Stress, More Success
Resilient Co-Parenting: Money Talks: Less Stress, More Success
Description:
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 how money can be a tough topic for co-parents - but it doesn’t have to lead to conflict. Explore how your money values and experiences shape co-parenting and learn ways to reduce financial conflict and model healthy money conversations.
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/132w5f.
Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Free Events. Statewide. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Hannah Zellmer. Contact Email: hannah.zellmer@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608 297 3139.
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. StrongBodies at the Madison Senior Center - Summer 2026
StrongBodies is a community-based, physical-activity program that supports healthy aging across the lifespan and is open to anyone interested in this fitness education. StrongBodies offers twice-weekly sessions led by trained instructors. Participants follow a structured plan to strengthen all major muscle groups, working to gradually increase the weights used. Participants gain strength, improve mobility, and reduce the risk of conditions like osteoporosis, heart disease, and diabetes.
The Wisconsin StrongBodies Program empowers individuals of all ages to live stronger, healthier lives. Through community-based, strength-training programs, participants improve fitness, build strength, gain confidence, and connect socially—enhancing overall well-being.
Learn more about StrongBodies: https://health.extension.wisc.edu/strongbodies/
Class Details, Dates/Times: Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00-10:15am w/Instructor Angela
Spaces Available: 10 participants
Cost: $30 suggested contribution for the whole series…
Cost: $30 suggested contribution for the whole series (participants are welcome to make a contribution less than $30). Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Dane. Contact Name: Claire Mance. Contact phone: 608-224-3699. Contact Email: claire.mance@wisc.edu.
Friday, June 5, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.
Madison Senior Center
330 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Rent Smart
What you will learn:
Planning for and meeting monthly expenses
Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing
How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants
Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors
Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Clark. Contact Name: Crystal Walters. Contact Email: crystal.walters@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7157435126.
Friday, June 5, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Greenwood Public Library.
For more info visit clark.extension.wisc.edu. Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy Master Naturalist Training
A 40-hour training, meeting on selected days in June, 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/rsp92e.
Cost: $300. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Named Program: NRI - Master Naturalist. County: Dane. Contact Name: Becky Sapper. Contact Email: becky.sapper@wisc.edu.
Sunday, June 7, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Kromrey Middle School, 7009 Donna Dr, Middleton WI 53562.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Bayfield County Master Naturalist Training
13470 Co Hwy M, Cable, WI 54821, June 8, 9 a.m. A 40-hour training, meeting June 8-13, 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/4r9jd9.
Cost: $300. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Named Program: NRI - Master Naturalist. County: Bayfield. Contact Name: Becky Sapper. Contact Email: becky.sapper@wisc.edu.
Monday, June 8, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Cable Natural History Museum,13470 Co Hwy M, Cable, WI 54821.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Planning Ahead
Planning Ahead is a course that guides participants through getting started, handling financial changes, advance medical and legal directives, estate planning, choices in end-of-life care, final wishes and understanding grief.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Topic: Personal Finances. Aging. County: Door. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact phone: 920-746-2263. Contact Email: pnsalm@wisc.edu.
Monday, June 8, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
NWTC Learning and Innovation Center
2438 S Bayshore Dr.
Sister Bay, WI.
For more info visit door.extension.wisc.edu. WeCOPE
Please join us as we explore ways we can get through the tough times together. WeCOPE empowers adults with effective, evidence-based strategies to manage stress, build resilience, and enhance their overall well-being.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Topic: Health & Well-Being. County: Door. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact phone: 920-746-2263. Contact Email: pnsalm@wisc.edu.
Monday, June 8, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
NWTC Learning and Innovation Center
2438 S Bayshore Dr.
Sister Bay, WI.
For more info visit door.extension.wisc.edu. Planning AHEAD
End-of-life planning is the ultimate gift you can give your loved ones. Join us for a multi-session program that gives you the tools and resources to help begin or continue the end-of-life planning process. Advance care planning for everyone.
Planning AHEAD program topics: Getting Started / Handling Financial Changes, Advance Medical and Legal Directives, Estate Planning, Choices in End-of-Life Care, Final Wishes, Understanding Grief.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Free Events. Topic: Aging. County: Outagamie. Winnebago. Contact Name: Katie Gellings. Contact phone: 9208325126. Contact Email: katie.gellings@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 9:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
Appleton Public Library, 200 N Appleton Street, Appleton, WI.
For more info visit bit.ly. Rent Smart
Helping to make renting a great experience for you!
FREE - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
What you will learn:
Planning for and meeting monthly expenses
, Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing
, How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants
, Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors
, Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. 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: Todd Wenzel. Contact Email: todd.wenzel@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (920) 232-1973.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Virtually Online via Zoom Technology.
For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu. Focus on Fathers
Focus on Fathers, Description: Looking to build a stronger
bond with your child and connect with other parents? Focus on Fathers is a free, online parenting series designed especially for dads and open to everyone. Join anytime! This series offers something valuable for everyone.
2026 Schedule: Jan 13: Fathers Help Children Stand Up for Themselves, Feb 10: Fathers Teach Values, March 10: Fathers Teach Kindness, April 14: Fathers Communicate with Children, May 12: Relax and Enjoy Fathering, June 9: Fathers Teach Perspective, July 14: Fathers Help Children Make Good Choices, August 11: Fathers Help Children Handle Emotions, September 8: Fathers Teach Children To Be Good Citizens
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/q07qp0.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/q07qp0. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Free Events. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Patricia Carroll. Contact Email: patricia.carroll@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (920) 386-3790.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Planning Ahead
Planning Ahead is a course that guides participants through getting started, handling financial changes, advance medical and legal directives, estate planning, choices in end-of-life care, final wishes and understanding grief.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Topic: Personal Finances. Aging. County: Door. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact phone: 920-746-2263. Contact Email: pnsalm@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
ADRC of Door County
914 N 14th Ave.
Sturgeon Bay, WI.
For more info visit door.extension.wisc.edu. Planning AHEAD - Virtual
Weekly April 28 - June 9, 2026, from 2:00-3:00pm.
Planning AHEAD is an end-of-life planning curriculum for all ages developed by UW–Madison Division of Extension faculty and staff. This 7-session, research-based program will help participants understand how to prepare for the end of life for themselves or a loved one, and why it’s important to have a plan in place.
This program and workbook were designed for residents in Wisconsin and is specific to Wisconsin law. If you are not a resident of Wisconsin, please refer to your state’s laws around Advanced Medical and Legal Directives and Estate Planning.
While the class is free, there is a charge of $30 for the printed workbook and shipping costs. If you would like to print the workbook at home or use a fillable, online version, the electronic download of the workbook is free of charge.
Topics: Getting started with planning, Handling financial changes, Creating advance medical and legal directives, Estate planning, Exploring choices in end-of-life care, …
Cost: Free, $30 for optional workbook (recommended). Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Clare Dahl. Contact Email: clare.dahl@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-224-3700.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Parents Forever
Parents Forever is an educational class for parents and caregivers in the process of divorce, already divorced, or never married but separating. In this class, you will learn how family transitions affect children and how children experience family conflict. You will learn how to care for yourself during your family transition and how to prevent and reduce conflict.
**Please Note: This 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.
**Please note this is a two-part class. Please plan to attend both classes.
💻 Virtual and low-cost
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/0pw104.
Cost: $20 if picking up materials, $28 if having them shipped $35 out of county. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Buffalo. Chippewa. Clark. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Fond du Lac. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Marquette. Milwaukee. Oconto. Outagamie. Pepin. Portage. Racine. Richland. Saint Croix. Sheboygan. Trempealeau. Walworth. Waupaca. Winnebago. Wood. Contact Name: Hannah Zellmer. Contact phone: (608) 297-3139. Contact Email: hannah.zellmer@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Encouraging Financial Conversations Foundations Training
Unsure about how to discuss money with your clients? Encouraging Financial Conversations is an Extension developed series that will help you engage in positive conversations around money. The six-hour training is geared for helping professionals (case managers, social workers, and other front line staff), but open to anyone! You will learn how to help empower others to achieve their financial goals and manage their money.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Ashland. Bayfield. Chippewa. Clark. Barron. Oconto. Wood. Contact Name: Ben Eberlein. Contact Email: ben.eberlein@wisc.edu. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/qsuw15.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit finances.extension.wisc.edu. StrongBodies at the Madison Senior Center - Summer 2026
StrongBodies is a community-based, physical-activity program that supports healthy aging across the lifespan and is open to anyone interested in this fitness education. StrongBodies offers twice-weekly sessions led by trained instructors. Participants follow a structured plan to strengthen all major muscle groups, working to gradually increase the weights used. Participants gain strength, improve mobility, and reduce the risk of conditions like osteoporosis, heart disease, and diabetes.
The Wisconsin StrongBodies Program empowers individuals of all ages to live stronger, healthier lives. Through community-based, strength-training programs, participants improve fitness, build strength, gain confidence, and connect socially—enhancing overall well-being.
Learn more about StrongBodies: https://health.extension.wisc.edu/strongbodies/
Class Details, Dates/Times: Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00-10:15am w/Instructor Angela
Spaces Available: 10 participants
Cost: $30 suggested contribution for the whole series…
Cost: $30 suggested contribution for the whole series (participants are welcome to make a contribution less than $30). Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Dane. Contact Name: Claire Mance. Contact phone: 608-224-3699. Contact Email: claire.mance@wisc.edu.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.
Madison Senior Center
330 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Fear-Less: A program for parents whose kids are anxious
Fear-Less: A program for parents whose kids are anxious
Description:
Is your child between the ages of 6 and 14 and struggling with anxiety? Help your child manage anxiety with confidence! The Fear-Less program is here to support you. This evidence-based parenting program helps you understand anxiety, build your child’s emotional resilience, and learn practical tools to support their mental well-being.
What You’ll Learn: How anxiety works and why it persists Positive parenting strategies to reduce anxiety How to model calm, confident behavior Tools like the “Fear Ladder” to help your child face fears Ways to encourage flexible thinking and problem-solving
This is a six-class series from June 10 - July 15. Please plan to attend all six classes.
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: http://go.wisc.edu/69701a.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Tracy Henegar. Contact phone: (715) 395-1363. Contact Email: tracy.henegar@wisc.edu.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Rent Smart
Helping to make renting a great experience for you!
FREE - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
What you will learn:
, Planning for and meeting monthly expenses, Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing, How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants, Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Todd Wenzel. Contact Email: todd.wenzel@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (920) 232-1973.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Virtually Online via Zoom Technology.
For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu. From Scraps to Soil: Composting Basics
Have you ever wondered about making your compost? In this overview of composting basics, find out the do’s, the don’ts, and what happens to compost over winter so you can successfully recycle your lawn, garden and food scraps.
https://lglibrary.org/eventcal#/events/ObdJCeG0ff/instances/Kup8vRYNkw/.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. Contact Name: Julie Hill. Contact Email: julie.hill@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 2627414958.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Lake Geneva Public Library
918 W Main St.
Lake Geneva, WI.
For more info visit lglibrary.org. Badger Crop Connect Webinar Series
Timely Wisconsin Crop Updates for Corn, Soybean, Small Grains and Forages for Growers and Consultants.
Get real-time expert management tips for you or your clients’ fields. Join our webinars to hear from UW–Madison corn, soybean, small grain, and forage management researchers throughout the Wisconsin growing season. Earn free CCA credits for every webinar you attend.
Cost: no cost to attend. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZlXPGNDVQX-Ep4jkzrBwyw. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Crops & Soils. Named Program: Ag - FarmReadyResearch. Contact Name: Josh Kamps. Contact Email: joshua.kamps@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-673-0680.
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Gardening with Nosey Neighbors (The Furry and Antlered Kind)
Does your garden feel like a buffet for local deer and rabbits? Our gardens don’t exist in isolation — they’re part of a living neighborhood, including some nosey wildlife neighbors. In this interactive program, let’s explore common wildlife visitors and what’s driving their activity in suburban areas. You’ll be ready to garden with confidence, keep the peace with your wild neighbors, and enjoy a space that grows in step with nature.
Call to pre-register: (608) 755-3040.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. Contact Name: Julie Hill. Contact Email: julie.hill@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 2627414958.
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Janesville Senior Center
69 S Water St
Janesville, WI.
For more info visit www.janesvillewi.gov. Parents Forever
Parents Forever is an educational class for parents and caregivers in the process of divorce, already divorced, or never married but separating. In this class, you will learn how family transitions affect children and how children experience family conflict. You will learn how to care for yourself during your family transition and how to prevent and reduce conflict.
**Please Note: This class may or may not meet the requirement for court mandated co-parenting classes for divorcing parents. Please confirm with your county before registering for this class for that purpose.
**Please note this is a two-part class. Please plan to attend both classes.
💻 Virtual and low-cost
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/0pw104.
Cost: $20 if picking up materials, $28 if having them shipped $35 out of county. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Buffalo. Chippewa. Clark. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Fond du Lac. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Marquette. Milwaukee. Oconto. Outagamie. Pepin. Portage. Racine. Richland. Saint Croix. Sheboygan. Trempealeau. Walworth. Waupaca. Winnebago. Wood. Contact Name: Hannah Zellmer. Contact phone: (608) 297-3139. Contact Email: hannah.zellmer@wisc.edu.
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. StrongBodies at the Madison Senior Center - Summer 2026
StrongBodies is a community-based, physical-activity program that supports healthy aging across the lifespan and is open to anyone interested in this fitness education. StrongBodies offers twice-weekly sessions led by trained instructors. Participants follow a structured plan to strengthen all major muscle groups, working to gradually increase the weights used. Participants gain strength, improve mobility, and reduce the risk of conditions like osteoporosis, heart disease, and diabetes.
The Wisconsin StrongBodies Program empowers individuals of all ages to live stronger, healthier lives. Through community-based, strength-training programs, participants improve fitness, build strength, gain confidence, and connect socially—enhancing overall well-being.
Learn more about StrongBodies: https://health.extension.wisc.edu/strongbodies/
Class Details, Dates/Times: Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00-10:15am w/Instructor Angela
Spaces Available: 10 participants
Cost: $30 suggested contribution for the whole series…
Cost: $30 suggested contribution for the whole series (participants are welcome to make a contribution less than $30). Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Dane. Contact Name: Claire Mance. Contact phone: 608-224-3699. Contact Email: claire.mance@wisc.edu.
Friday, June 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.
Madison Senior Center
330 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Big 3 Apple Insect Webinar Series: Part 3 - Apple Maggot
Join us for Part 3 of the Big 3 Apple Insect Webinar Series covering the ins and outs of three major apple insects, including identification, monitoring and management best practices. This webinar series is geared for home growers and gardeners of all backgrounds. Part 3 will cover Apple Maggot, a common fly species that impacts fruit in mid- to late-summer, presented by Josie Dillon, Statewide Fruit Outreach Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension.
Register Here or go to go.wisc.edu/Big3Webinar-AM, Questions may be directed to Josie Dillon, josie.dillon@wisc.edu.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Crops & Soils. Gardening & Horticulture. Contact Name: Josie Dillon. Contact phone: 608-733-0895. Contact Email: josie.dillon@wisc.edu. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/Big3Webinar-AM.
Friday, June 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Parents Forever
Parents Forever
Description:
Parents Forever is an educational class for parents and caregivers in the process of divorce, already divorced, or never married but separating. In this class, you will learn how family transitions affect children and how children experience family conflict. You will learn how to care for yourself during your family transition and how to prevent and reduce conflict.
**Please Note: This class may or may not meet the requirement for court mandated co-parenting classes for divorcing parents. Please confirm with your county before registering for this class for that purpose.
💻 Virtual and low-cost
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://grant.extension.wisc.edu/family-living/parenting-after-divorce-classes/.
Cost: $40. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Ashland. Bayfield. Barron. Chippewa. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Buffalo. Dunn. Florence. Fond du Lac. Grant. Green. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Marquette. Oconto. Outagamie. Pepin. Portage. Richland. Racine. Saint Croix. Sheboygan. Trempealeau. Walworth. Milwaukee. Waupaca. Winnebago. Wood. Contact Name: Bev Doll. Contact Email: beverly.doll@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 723-2125.
Saturday, June 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:45 AM.
For more info visit grant.extension.wisc.edu. Parents Forever
Parents Forever
Description:
Parents Forever is an educational class for parents and caregivers in the process of divorce, already divorced, or never married but separating. In this class, you will learn how family transitions affect children and how children experience family conflict. You will learn how to care for yourself during your family transition and how to prevent and reduce conflict.
**Please Note: This class may or may not meet the requirement for court mandated co-parenting classes for divorcing parents. Please confirm with your county before registering for this class for that purpose.
💻 Virtual and low-cost
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://grant.extension.wisc.edu/family-living/parenting-after-divorce-classes/.
Cost: $40. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Ashland. Bayfield. Barron. Chippewa. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Buffalo. Dunn. Florence. Fond du Lac. Grant. Green. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Marquette. Oconto. Outagamie. Pepin. Portage. Richland. Racine. Saint Croix. Sheboygan. Trempealeau. Walworth. Milwaukee. Waupaca. Winnebago. Wood. Contact Name: Bev Doll. Contact Email: beverly.doll@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 723-2125.
Saturday, June 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:45 AM.
For more info visit grant.extension.wisc.edu. Planning Ahead
Planning Ahead is a course that guides participants through getting started, handling financial changes, advance medical and legal directives, estate planning, choices in end-of-life care, final wishes and understanding grief.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Topic: Personal Finances. Aging. County: Door. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact phone: 920-746-2263. Contact Email: pnsalm@wisc.edu.
Monday, June 15, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
NWTC Learning and Innovation Center
2438 S Bayshore Dr.
Sister Bay, WI.
For more info visit door.extension.wisc.edu. WeCOPE
Please join us as we explore ways we can get through the tough times together. WeCOPE empowers adults with effective, evidence-based strategies to manage stress, build resilience, and enhance their overall well-being.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Topic: Health & Well-Being. County: Door. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact phone: 920-746-2263. Contact Email: pnsalm@wisc.edu.
Monday, June 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
NWTC Learning and Innovation Center
2438 S Bayshore Dr.
Sister Bay, WI.
For more info visit door.extension.wisc.edu. Planning AHEAD
End-of-life planning is the ultimate gift you can give your loved ones. Join us for a multi-session program that gives you the tools and resources to help begin or continue the end-of-life planning process. Advance care planning for everyone.
Planning AHEAD program topics: Getting Started / Handling Financial Changes, Advance Medical and Legal Directives, Estate Planning, Choices in End-of-Life Care, Final Wishes, Understanding Grief.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Free Events. Topic: Aging. County: Outagamie. Winnebago. Contact Name: Katie Gellings. Contact phone: 9208325126. Contact Email: katie.gellings@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 9:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
Appleton Public Library, 200 N Appleton Street, Appleton, WI.
For more info visit bit.ly. Badger Dairy Insight
A monthly webinar on topics from reproduction and genetics, animal health and welfare, nutrition, and emerging technologies. To see the monthly speaker please visit https://dairy.extension.wisc.edu.
Registration Required: No. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Dairy. Named Program: Ag - FarmReadyResearch. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Jackie McCarville. Contact phone: 6085760147. Contact Email: jackie.mccarville@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit dairy.extension.wisc.edu. Rent Smart
Helping to make renting a great experience for you!
FREE - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
What you will learn:
, Planning for and meeting monthly expenses, Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing, How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants, Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Todd Wenzel. Contact Email: todd.wenzel@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (920) 232-1973.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Virtually Online via Zoom Technology.
For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu. Planning Ahead
Planning Ahead is a course that guides participants through getting started, handling financial changes, advance medical and legal directives, estate planning, choices in end-of-life care, final wishes and understanding grief.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Topic: Personal Finances. Aging. County: Door. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact phone: 920-746-2263. Contact Email: pnsalm@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
ADRC of Door County
914 N 14th Ave.
Sturgeon Bay, WI.
For more info visit door.extension.wisc.edu. Encouraging Financial Conversations Foundations Training
Unsure about how to discuss money with your clients? Encouraging Financial Conversations is an Extension developed series that will help you engage in positive conversations around money. The six-hour training is geared for helping professionals (case managers, social workers, and other front line staff), but open to anyone! You will learn how to help empower others to achieve their financial goals and manage their money.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Ashland. Bayfield. Chippewa. Clark. Barron. Oconto. Wood. Contact Name: Ben Eberlein. Contact Email: ben.eberlein@wisc.edu. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/qsuw15.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit finances.extension.wisc.edu. StrongBodies at the Madison Senior Center - Summer 2026
StrongBodies is a community-based, physical-activity program that supports healthy aging across the lifespan and is open to anyone interested in this fitness education. StrongBodies offers twice-weekly sessions led by trained instructors. Participants follow a structured plan to strengthen all major muscle groups, working to gradually increase the weights used. Participants gain strength, improve mobility, and reduce the risk of conditions like osteoporosis, heart disease, and diabetes.
The Wisconsin StrongBodies Program empowers individuals of all ages to live stronger, healthier lives. Through community-based, strength-training programs, participants improve fitness, build strength, gain confidence, and connect socially—enhancing overall well-being.
Learn more about StrongBodies: https://health.extension.wisc.edu/strongbodies/
Class Details, Dates/Times: Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00-10:15am w/Instructor Angela
Spaces Available: 10 participants
Cost: $30 suggested contribution for the whole series…
Cost: $30 suggested contribution for the whole series (participants are welcome to make a contribution less than $30). Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Dane. Contact Name: Claire Mance. Contact phone: 608-224-3699. Contact Email: claire.mance@wisc.edu.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.
Madison Senior Center
330 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Fear-Less: A program for parents whose kids are anxious
Fear-Less: A program for parents whose kids are anxious
Description:
Is your child between the ages of 6 and 14 and struggling with anxiety? Help your child manage anxiety with confidence! The Fear-Less program is here to support you. This evidence-based parenting program helps you understand anxiety, build your child’s emotional resilience, and learn practical tools to support their mental well-being.
What You’ll Learn: How anxiety works and why it persists Positive parenting strategies to reduce anxiety How to model calm, confident behavior Tools like the “Fear Ladder” to help your child face fears Ways to encourage flexible thinking and problem-solving
This is a six-class series from June 10 - July 15. Please plan to attend all six classes.
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: http://go.wisc.edu/69701a.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Tracy Henegar. Contact phone: (715) 395-1363. Contact Email: tracy.henegar@wisc.edu.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Rent Smart
Helping to make renting a great experience for you!
FREE - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
What you will learn:
, Planning for and meeting monthly expenses, Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing, How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants, Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Todd Wenzel. Contact Email: todd.wenzel@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (920) 232-1973.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Virtually Online via Zoom Technology.
For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu. Ask Your Gardening Question: LIVE
Join us LIVE online for an opportunity to connect with plant health experts from the UW-Madison Extension Horticulture Program. These live Q&A sessions, held monthly on Wednesdays, is your chance to ask any questions you may have about trees and shrubs, homegrown fruits and vegetables, indoor plants, ornamental landscapes, lawns, and more. Whether it’s about plant problems, diseases, pesky insects, or the general care of plants in and around your home, our panel of seasoned experts will provide you with actionable advice and helpful resources. Don’t miss this opportunity to cultivate your knowledge and keep your plants thriving.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K35rC8BERMegG9yKLGnnsQ. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. Contact Name: Amy Freidig. Contact Email: gardening.class@extension.wisc.edu.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Raising Wisconsin's Children: The Power of Child-Led Play
Raising Wisconsin's Children: Emotion Coaching, Description: Join us for lunch to learn about a variety of positive parenting topics. Classes offered monthly.
This month's topic is the power of child-led play. Play helps us learn and build relationships. Learn why play matters for kids and how to make the most of it. Ideal for parents of 0-8 year olds but all are welcome.
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/parenting-classes.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/parenting-classes. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Free Events. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Missy Bablick. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 537-6254.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. StrongBodies at the Madison Senior Center - Summer 2026
StrongBodies is a community-based, physical-activity program that supports healthy aging across the lifespan and is open to anyone interested in this fitness education. StrongBodies offers twice-weekly sessions led by trained instructors. Participants follow a structured plan to strengthen all major muscle groups, working to gradually increase the weights used. Participants gain strength, improve mobility, and reduce the risk of conditions like osteoporosis, heart disease, and diabetes.
The Wisconsin StrongBodies Program empowers individuals of all ages to live stronger, healthier lives. Through community-based, strength-training programs, participants improve fitness, build strength, gain confidence, and connect socially—enhancing overall well-being.
Learn more about StrongBodies: https://health.extension.wisc.edu/strongbodies/
Class Details, Dates/Times: Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00-10:15am w/Instructor Angela
Spaces Available: 10 participants
Cost: $30 suggested contribution for the whole series…
Cost: $30 suggested contribution for the whole series (participants are welcome to make a contribution less than $30). Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Dane. Contact Name: Claire Mance. Contact phone: 608-224-3699. Contact Email: claire.mance@wisc.edu.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.
Madison Senior Center
330 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Parents Forever
Parents Forever
Description:
Parents Forever is an educational class for parents and caregivers in the process of divorce, already divorced, or never married but separating. In this class, you will learn how family transitions affect children and how children experience family conflict. You will learn how to care for yourself during your family transition and how to prevent and reduce conflict.
**Please Note: This class may or may not meet the requirement for court mandated co-parenting classes for divorcing parents. Please confirm with your county before registering for this class for that purpose.
💻 Virtual and low-cost
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://grant.extension.wisc.edu/family-living/parenting-after-divorce-classes/.
Cost: $40. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Ashland. Bayfield. Barron. Chippewa. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Buffalo. Dunn. Florence. Fond du Lac. Grant. Green. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Marquette. Oconto. Outagamie. Pepin. Portage. Richland. Racine. Saint Croix. Sheboygan. Trempealeau. Walworth. Milwaukee. Waupaca. Winnebago. Wood. Contact Name: Bev Doll. Contact Email: beverly.doll@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 723-2125.
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:45 AM.
For more info visit grant.extension.wisc.edu. Parents Forever
Parents Forever
Description:
Parents Forever is an educational class for parents and caregivers in the process of divorce, already divorced, or never married but separating. In this class, you will learn how family transitions affect children and how children experience family conflict. You will learn how to care for yourself during your family transition and how to prevent and reduce conflict.
**Please Note: This class may or may not meet the requirement for court mandated co-parenting classes for divorcing parents. Please confirm with your county before registering for this class for that purpose.
💻 Virtual and low-cost
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://grant.extension.wisc.edu/family-living/parenting-after-divorce-classes/.
Cost: $40. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Ashland. Bayfield. Barron. Chippewa. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Buffalo. Dunn. Florence. Fond du Lac. Grant. Green. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Marquette. Oconto. Outagamie. Pepin. Portage. Richland. Racine. Saint Croix. Sheboygan. Trempealeau. Walworth. Milwaukee. Waupaca. Winnebago. Wood. Contact Name: Bev Doll. Contact Email: beverly.doll@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 723-2125.
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:45 AM.
For more info visit grant.extension.wisc.edu. CANCELLED - 2026 PDDC Ask the Experts Q&A Series
Join Brian Hudelson (of the PDDC and affectionately known as “Dr. Death”), Laura Jull (certified arborist, former member of the UW-Madison Department of Horticulture, and affectionately known as “The Laurox”), Lis Friemoth (former Walworth County horticulturist and affectionately known as “The Garden Hoe”), and Diana Alfuth (former UW Extension horticulture educator for Pierce and St. Croix Counties) for monthly online programs in 2026. Each free session, held on Monday afternoons from 1:00-2:00 pm, is your chance to ask your burning gardening questions. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to cultivate your knowledge and keep your plants thriving.
Cost: None. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. Contact Name: Brian Hudelson.
Monday, June 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit pddc.wisc.edu. Planning AHEAD
End-of-life planning is the ultimate gift you can give your loved ones. Join us for a multi-session program that gives you the tools and resources to help begin or continue the end-of-life planning process. Advance care planning for everyone.
Planning AHEAD program topics: Getting Started / Handling Financial Changes, Advance Medical and Legal Directives, Estate Planning, Choices in End-of-Life Care, Final Wishes, Understanding Grief.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Free Events. Topic: Aging. County: Outagamie. Winnebago. Contact Name: Katie Gellings. Contact phone: 9208325126. Contact Email: katie.gellings@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 9:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
Appleton Public Library, 200 N Appleton Street, Appleton, WI.
For more info visit bit.ly. Rent Smart
Helping to make renting a great experience for you!
FREE - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
What you will learn:
, Planning for and meeting monthly expenses, Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing, How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants, Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Todd Wenzel. Contact Email: todd.wenzel@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (920) 232-1973.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Virtually Online via Zoom Technology.
For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu. Encouraging Financial Conversations Foundations Training
Unsure about how to discuss money with your clients? Encouraging Financial Conversations is an Extension developed series that will help you engage in positive conversations around money. The six-hour training is geared for helping professionals (case managers, social workers, and other front line staff), but open to anyone! You will learn how to help empower others to achieve their financial goals and manage their money.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Ashland. Bayfield. Chippewa. Clark. Barron. Oconto. Wood. Contact Name: Ben Eberlein. Contact Email: ben.eberlein@wisc.edu. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/qsuw15.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit finances.extension.wisc.edu. StrongBodies at the Madison Senior Center - Summer 2026
StrongBodies is a community-based, physical-activity program that supports healthy aging across the lifespan and is open to anyone interested in this fitness education. StrongBodies offers twice-weekly sessions led by trained instructors. Participants follow a structured plan to strengthen all major muscle groups, working to gradually increase the weights used. Participants gain strength, improve mobility, and reduce the risk of conditions like osteoporosis, heart disease, and diabetes.
The Wisconsin StrongBodies Program empowers individuals of all ages to live stronger, healthier lives. Through community-based, strength-training programs, participants improve fitness, build strength, gain confidence, and connect socially—enhancing overall well-being.
Learn more about StrongBodies: https://health.extension.wisc.edu/strongbodies/
Class Details, Dates/Times: Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00-10:15am w/Instructor Angela
Spaces Available: 10 participants
Cost: $30 suggested contribution for the whole series…
Cost: $30 suggested contribution for the whole series (participants are welcome to make a contribution less than $30). Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Dane. Contact Name: Claire Mance. Contact phone: 608-224-3699. Contact Email: claire.mance@wisc.edu.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.
Madison Senior Center
330 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Fear-Less: A program for parents whose kids are anxious
Fear-Less: A program for parents whose kids are anxious
Description:
Is your child between the ages of 6 and 14 and struggling with anxiety? Help your child manage anxiety with confidence! The Fear-Less program is here to support you. This evidence-based parenting program helps you understand anxiety, build your child’s emotional resilience, and learn practical tools to support their mental well-being.
What You’ll Learn: How anxiety works and why it persists Positive parenting strategies to reduce anxiety How to model calm, confident behavior Tools like the “Fear Ladder” to help your child face fears Ways to encourage flexible thinking and problem-solving
This is a six-class series from June 10 - July 15. Please plan to attend all six classes.
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: http://go.wisc.edu/69701a.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Tracy Henegar. Contact phone: (715) 395-1363. Contact Email: tracy.henegar@wisc.edu.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Rent Smart
Helping to make renting a great experience for you!
FREE - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
What you will learn:
, Planning for and meeting monthly expenses, Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing, How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants, Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Todd Wenzel. Contact Email: todd.wenzel@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (920) 232-1973.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Virtually Online via Zoom Technology.
For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu. 2026 PDDC Plant Disease Talks - Plant Diseases in History
Join Brian Hudelson (of the PDDC and affectionately known as “Dr. Death”) to learn about how plant diseases have impacted human history and how plant diseases continue to be important in our daily lives and in pop culture.
Cost: None. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. Contact Name: Brian Hudelson.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
For more info visit pddc.wisc.edu. WeCOPE (Connecting with Our Positive Emotions)
WeCOPE is an evidence-based program that helps adults cope with life stress. This course is based on the positive emotions research of Dr. Judith Moskowitz which has shown that connecting with positive emotions reduces stress and depression, increases positive feelings, and improves healthy habits.
The program runs for six weeks, with one-hour sessions each week. During these sessions, participants learn and practice 11 self-care and coping skills such as gratitude, self-compassion, everyday mindfulness strategies, labeling feelings, acts of kindness, goal setting, and more. These skills help participants manage stress with healthy strategies and bring more positive emotions into their daily lives to reduce the impact of their stressors.
Cost: free! Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: 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: Missy Bablick. Contact phone: 715-537-6254. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit bit.ly. StrongBodies at the Madison Senior Center - Summer 2026
StrongBodies is a community-based, physical-activity program that supports healthy aging across the lifespan and is open to anyone interested in this fitness education. StrongBodies offers twice-weekly sessions led by trained instructors. Participants follow a structured plan to strengthen all major muscle groups, working to gradually increase the weights used. Participants gain strength, improve mobility, and reduce the risk of conditions like osteoporosis, heart disease, and diabetes.
The Wisconsin StrongBodies Program empowers individuals of all ages to live stronger, healthier lives. Through community-based, strength-training programs, participants improve fitness, build strength, gain confidence, and connect socially—enhancing overall well-being.
Learn more about StrongBodies: https://health.extension.wisc.edu/strongbodies/
Class Details, Dates/Times: Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00-10:15am w/Instructor Angela
Spaces Available: 10 participants
Cost: $30 suggested contribution for the whole series…
Cost: $30 suggested contribution for the whole series (participants are welcome to make a contribution less than $30). Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Dane. Contact Name: Claire Mance. Contact phone: 608-224-3699. Contact Email: claire.mance@wisc.edu.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.
Madison Senior Center
330 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Parents Forever
Parents Forever
Description:
Parents Forever is an educational class for parents and caregivers in the process of divorce, already divorced, or never married but separating. In this class, you will learn how family transitions affect children and how children experience family conflict. You will learn how to care for yourself during your family transition and how to prevent and reduce conflict.
**Please Note: This class may or may not meet the requirement for court mandated co-parenting classes for divorcing parents. Please confirm with your county before registering for this class for that purpose.
💻 Virtual and low-cost
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: go.wisc.edu/2nyjet.
Cost: $20 if picking up materials, $28 if having them shipped $35 out of county. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Missy Bablick. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 537-6254.
Monday, June 29, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit docs.google.com. COMET- Changing out Mental & Emotional Trajectory
Brush up on your listen skills to support friends, family, and neighbors with COMET(TM) . Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory (COMET(TM)) is a short, two-hour program and a gentle introduction to supporting friends and neighbors in a “vulnerable space”. The intent is to help them shift their mental health trajectory back to a place of wellness and away from the path of a mental health crisis.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/y7x670. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Health & Well-Being. County: Oconto. Contact Name: Katie Daul. Contact Email: katie.daul@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-834-6848.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. COMET™ - Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory
Rural communities and farm families value supporting each other in times of need. COMET(TM) helps people take the next step after noticing someone might be struggling. It empowers friends and neighbors to be more prepared to support others’ mental health needs – especially before a crisis. This training doesn’t expect community members to “fix it” but trains people to feel comfortable initiating a supportive but potentially emotional conversation using a conversational seven-question guide.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Aging. Farm Management. Health & Well-Being. County: Portage. Oconto. Contact Name: Katie Daul.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. StrongBodies at the Madison Senior Center - Summer 2026
StrongBodies is a community-based, physical-activity program that supports healthy aging across the lifespan and is open to anyone interested in this fitness education. StrongBodies offers twice-weekly sessions led by trained instructors. Participants follow a structured plan to strengthen all major muscle groups, working to gradually increase the weights used. Participants gain strength, improve mobility, and reduce the risk of conditions like osteoporosis, heart disease, and diabetes.
The Wisconsin StrongBodies Program empowers individuals of all ages to live stronger, healthier lives. Through community-based, strength-training programs, participants improve fitness, build strength, gain confidence, and connect socially—enhancing overall well-being.
Learn more about StrongBodies: https://health.extension.wisc.edu/strongbodies/
Class Details, Dates/Times: Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00-10:15am w/Instructor Angela
Spaces Available: 10 participants
Cost: $30 suggested contribution for the whole series…
Cost: $30 suggested contribution for the whole series (participants are welcome to make a contribution less than $30). Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Dane. Contact Name: Claire Mance. Contact phone: 608-224-3699. Contact Email: claire.mance@wisc.edu.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.
Madison Senior Center
330 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Fear-Less: A program for parents whose kids are anxious
Fear-Less: A program for parents whose kids are anxious
Description:
Is your child between the ages of 6 and 14 and struggling with anxiety? Help your child manage anxiety with confidence! The Fear-Less program is here to support you. This evidence-based parenting program helps you understand anxiety, build your child’s emotional resilience, and learn practical tools to support their mental well-being.
What You’ll Learn: How anxiety works and why it persists Positive parenting strategies to reduce anxiety How to model calm, confident behavior Tools like the “Fear Ladder” to help your child face fears Ways to encourage flexible thinking and problem-solving
This is a six-class series from June 10 - July 15. Please plan to attend all six classes.
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: http://go.wisc.edu/69701a.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Tracy Henegar. Contact phone: (715) 395-1363. Contact Email: tracy.henegar@wisc.edu.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. WeCOPE (Connecting with Our Positive Emotions)
WeCOPE is an evidence-based program that helps adults cope with life stress. This course is based on the positive emotions research of Dr. Judith Moskowitz which has shown that connecting with positive emotions reduces stress and depression, increases positive feelings, and improves healthy habits.
The program runs for six weeks, with one-hour sessions each week. During these sessions, participants learn and practice 11 self-care and coping skills such as gratitude, self-compassion, everyday mindfulness strategies, labeling feelings, acts of kindness, goal setting, and more. These skills help participants manage stress with healthy strategies and bring more positive emotions into their daily lives to reduce the impact of their stressors.
Cost: free! Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: 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: Missy Bablick. Contact phone: 715-537-6254. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu.
Thursday, July 2, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit bit.ly. StrongBodies at the Madison Senior Center - Summer 2026
StrongBodies is a community-based, physical-activity program that supports healthy aging across the lifespan and is open to anyone interested in this fitness education. StrongBodies offers twice-weekly sessions led by trained instructors. Participants follow a structured plan to strengthen all major muscle groups, working to gradually increase the weights used. Participants gain strength, improve mobility, and reduce the risk of conditions like osteoporosis, heart disease, and diabetes.
The Wisconsin StrongBodies Program empowers individuals of all ages to live stronger, healthier lives. Through community-based, strength-training programs, participants improve fitness, build strength, gain confidence, and connect socially—enhancing overall well-being.
Learn more about StrongBodies: https://health.extension.wisc.edu/strongbodies/
Class Details, Dates/Times: Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00-10:15am w/Instructor Angela
Spaces Available: 10 participants
Cost: $30 suggested contribution for the whole series…
Cost: $30 suggested contribution for the whole series (participants are welcome to make a contribution less than $30). Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Dane. Contact Name: Claire Mance. Contact phone: 608-224-3699. Contact Email: claire.mance@wisc.edu.
Friday, July 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.
Madison Senior Center
330 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Rent Smart
What you will learn:
Planning for and meeting monthly expenses
Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing
How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants
Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors
Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Clark. Contact Name: Crystal Walters. Contact Email: crystal.walters@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7157435126.
Friday, July 3, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Greenwood Public Library.
For more info visit clark.extension.wisc.edu. Monthly Money Matters Live - Saving Basics
Start growing your money today by learning smart ways to save. This class shows you how to save for emergencies and activities you enjoy. You will leave with a plan to reach your goals, whether you are saving for a rainy day or a big purchase.
Cost: FREE! Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Jonathon Ferguson. Contact Email: jonathon.ferguson@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Monthly Money Matters Live - Saving Basics
Start growing your money today by learning smart ways to save. This class shows you how to save for emergencies and activities you enjoy. You will leave with a plan to reach your goals, whether you are saving for a rainy day or a big purchase.
Cost: FREE! Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Jonathon Ferguson. Contact Email: jonathon.ferguson@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. StrongBodies at the Madison Senior Center - Summer 2026
StrongBodies is a community-based, physical-activity program that supports healthy aging across the lifespan and is open to anyone interested in this fitness education. StrongBodies offers twice-weekly sessions led by trained instructors. Participants follow a structured plan to strengthen all major muscle groups, working to gradually increase the weights used. Participants gain strength, improve mobility, and reduce the risk of conditions like osteoporosis, heart disease, and diabetes.
The Wisconsin StrongBodies Program empowers individuals of all ages to live stronger, healthier lives. Through community-based, strength-training programs, participants improve fitness, build strength, gain confidence, and connect socially—enhancing overall well-being.
Learn more about StrongBodies: https://health.extension.wisc.edu/strongbodies/
Class Details, Dates/Times: Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00-10:15am w/Instructor Angela
Spaces Available: 10 participants
Cost: $30 suggested contribution for the whole series…
Cost: $30 suggested contribution for the whole series (participants are welcome to make a contribution less than $30). Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Dane. Contact Name: Claire Mance. Contact phone: 608-224-3699. Contact Email: claire.mance@wisc.edu.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.
Madison Senior Center
330 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Fear-Less: A program for parents whose kids are anxious
Fear-Less: A program for parents whose kids are anxious
Description:
Is your child between the ages of 6 and 14 and struggling with anxiety? Help your child manage anxiety with confidence! The Fear-Less program is here to support you. This evidence-based parenting program helps you understand anxiety, build your child’s emotional resilience, and learn practical tools to support their mental well-being.
What You’ll Learn: How anxiety works and why it persists Positive parenting strategies to reduce anxiety How to model calm, confident behavior Tools like the “Fear Ladder” to help your child face fears Ways to encourage flexible thinking and problem-solving
This is a six-class series from June 10 - July 15. Please plan to attend all six classes.
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: http://go.wisc.edu/69701a.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Tracy Henegar. Contact phone: (715) 395-1363. Contact Email: tracy.henegar@wisc.edu.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. WeCOPE (Connecting with Our Positive Emotions)
WeCOPE is an evidence-based program that helps adults cope with life stress. This course is based on the positive emotions research of Dr. Judith Moskowitz which has shown that connecting with positive emotions reduces stress and depression, increases positive feelings, and improves healthy habits.
The program runs for six weeks, with one-hour sessions each week. During these sessions, participants learn and practice 11 self-care and coping skills such as gratitude, self-compassion, everyday mindfulness strategies, labeling feelings, acts of kindness, goal setting, and more. These skills help participants manage stress with healthy strategies and bring more positive emotions into their daily lives to reduce the impact of their stressors.
Cost: free! Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: 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: Missy Bablick. Contact phone: 715-537-6254. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu.
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit bit.ly. Badger Crop Connect Webinar Series
Timely Wisconsin Crop Updates for Corn, Soybean, Small Grains and Forages for Growers and Consultants.
Get real-time expert management tips for you or your clients’ fields. Join our webinars to hear from UW–Madison corn, soybean, small grain, and forage management researchers throughout the Wisconsin growing season. Earn free CCA credits for every webinar you attend.
Cost: no cost to attend. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZlXPGNDVQX-Ep4jkzrBwyw. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Crops & Soils. Named Program: Ag - FarmReadyResearch. Contact Name: Josh Kamps. Contact Email: joshua.kamps@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-673-0680.
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Badger Crop Connect Webinar Series
Timely Wisconsin Crop Updates for Corn, Soybean, Small Grains and Forages for Growers and Consultants.
Get real-time expert management tips for you or your clients’ fields. Join our webinars to hear from UW–Madison corn, soybean, small grain, and forage management researchers throughout the Wisconsin growing season. Earn free CCA credits for every webinar you attend.
Cost: no cost to attend. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZlXPGNDVQX-Ep4jkzrBwyw. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Crops & Soils. Named Program: Ag - FarmReadyResearch. Contact Name: Josh Kamps. Contact Email: joshua.kamps@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-673-0680.
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. StrongBodies at the Madison Senior Center - Summer 2026
StrongBodies is a community-based, physical-activity program that supports healthy aging across the lifespan and is open to anyone interested in this fitness education. StrongBodies offers twice-weekly sessions led by trained instructors. Participants follow a structured plan to strengthen all major muscle groups, working to gradually increase the weights used. Participants gain strength, improve mobility, and reduce the risk of conditions like osteoporosis, heart disease, and diabetes.
The Wisconsin StrongBodies Program empowers individuals of all ages to live stronger, healthier lives. Through community-based, strength-training programs, participants improve fitness, build strength, gain confidence, and connect socially—enhancing overall well-being.
Learn more about StrongBodies: https://health.extension.wisc.edu/strongbodies/
Class Details, Dates/Times: Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00-10:15am w/Instructor Angela
Spaces Available: 10 participants
Cost: $30 suggested contribution for the whole series…
Cost: $30 suggested contribution for the whole series (participants are welcome to make a contribution less than $30). Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Dane. Contact Name: Claire Mance. Contact phone: 608-224-3699. Contact Email: claire.mance@wisc.edu.
Friday, July 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.
Madison Senior Center
330 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Caregivers' Compass
Join us for Caregivers' Compass, a supportive series open to all participants interested in caring for others. Connect with fellow caregivers, share experiences, and learn practical skills to help you navigate your caregiving journey with more confidence.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Topic: Health & Well-Being. County: Door. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact phone: 920-746-2263. Contact Email: pnsalm@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
ADRC of Door County
914 N 14th Ave.
Sturgeon Bay, WI.
For more info visit door.extension.wisc.edu. Focus on Fathers
Focus on Fathers, Description: Looking to build a stronger
bond with your child and connect with other parents? Focus on Fathers is a free, online parenting series designed especially for dads and open to everyone. Join anytime! This series offers something valuable for everyone.
2026 Schedule: Jan 13: Fathers Help Children Stand Up for Themselves, Feb 10: Fathers Teach Values, March 10: Fathers Teach Kindness, April 14: Fathers Communicate with Children, May 12: Relax and Enjoy Fathering, June 9: Fathers Teach Perspective, July 14: Fathers Help Children Make Good Choices, August 11: Fathers Help Children Handle Emotions, September 8: Fathers Teach Children To Be Good Citizens
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/q07qp0.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/q07qp0. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Free Events. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Patricia Carroll. Contact Email: patricia.carroll@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (920) 386-3790.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. StrongBodies at the Madison Senior Center - Summer 2026
StrongBodies is a community-based, physical-activity program that supports healthy aging across the lifespan and is open to anyone interested in this fitness education. StrongBodies offers twice-weekly sessions led by trained instructors. Participants follow a structured plan to strengthen all major muscle groups, working to gradually increase the weights used. Participants gain strength, improve mobility, and reduce the risk of conditions like osteoporosis, heart disease, and diabetes.
The Wisconsin StrongBodies Program empowers individuals of all ages to live stronger, healthier lives. Through community-based, strength-training programs, participants improve fitness, build strength, gain confidence, and connect socially—enhancing overall well-being.
Learn more about StrongBodies: https://health.extension.wisc.edu/strongbodies/
Class Details, Dates/Times: Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00-10:15am w/Instructor Angela
Spaces Available: 10 participants
Cost: $30 suggested contribution for the whole series…
Cost: $30 suggested contribution for the whole series (participants are welcome to make a contribution less than $30). Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Dane. Contact Name: Claire Mance. Contact phone: 608-224-3699. Contact Email: claire.mance@wisc.edu.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.
Madison Senior Center
330 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Fear-Less: A program for parents whose kids are anxious
Fear-Less: A program for parents whose kids are anxious
Description:
Is your child between the ages of 6 and 14 and struggling with anxiety? Help your child manage anxiety with confidence! The Fear-Less program is here to support you. This evidence-based parenting program helps you understand anxiety, build your child’s emotional resilience, and learn practical tools to support their mental well-being.
What You’ll Learn: How anxiety works and why it persists Positive parenting strategies to reduce anxiety How to model calm, confident behavior Tools like the “Fear Ladder” to help your child face fears Ways to encourage flexible thinking and problem-solving
This is a six-class series from June 10 - July 15. Please plan to attend all six classes.
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: http://go.wisc.edu/69701a.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Tracy Henegar. Contact phone: (715) 395-1363. Contact Email: tracy.henegar@wisc.edu.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Ask Your Gardening Question: LIVE
Join us LIVE online for an opportunity to connect with plant health experts from the UW-Madison Extension Horticulture Program. These live Q&A sessions, held monthly on Wednesdays, is your chance to ask any questions you may have about trees and shrubs, homegrown fruits and vegetables, indoor plants, ornamental landscapes, lawns, and more. Whether it’s about plant problems, diseases, pesky insects, or the general care of plants in and around your home, our panel of seasoned experts will provide you with actionable advice and helpful resources. Don’t miss this opportunity to cultivate your knowledge and keep your plants thriving.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hbt-t7ToRputmsGbpjRaTA. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. Contact Name: Amy Freidig. Contact Email: gardening.class@extension.wisc.edu.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
WeCOPE (Connecting with Our Positive Emotions)
WeCOPE is an evidence-based program that helps adults cope with life stress. This course is based on the positive emotions research of Dr. Judith Moskowitz which has shown that connecting with positive emotions reduces stress and depression, increases positive feelings, and improves healthy habits.
The program runs for six weeks, with one-hour sessions each week. During these sessions, participants learn and practice 11 self-care and coping skills such as gratitude, self-compassion, everyday mindfulness strategies, labeling feelings, acts of kindness, goal setting, and more. These skills help participants manage stress with healthy strategies and bring more positive emotions into their daily lives to reduce the impact of their stressors.
Cost: free! Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: 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: Missy Bablick. Contact phone: 715-537-6254. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu.
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit bit.ly. Raising Wisconsin's Children: The Kindergarten Transition Strategies for a Smooth Start
Raising Wisconsin’s Children: The Kindergarten Transition Strategies for a Smooth Start, Description:
Join us for lunch to learn about a variety of positive parenting topics. Classes offered monthly.
This month's topic is getting ready for kindergarten! A strong start to kindergarten builds confidence, eases anxiety, and sets the stage for lifelong learning success. Join us to help you and your child navigate the kindergarten transition!
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: go.wisc.edu/parenting-classes.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Roxy Etta. Contact Email: etta@wisc.edu.
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. StrongBodies at the Madison Senior Center - Summer 2026
StrongBodies is a community-based, physical-activity program that supports healthy aging across the lifespan and is open to anyone interested in this fitness education. StrongBodies offers twice-weekly sessions led by trained instructors. Participants follow a structured plan to strengthen all major muscle groups, working to gradually increase the weights used. Participants gain strength, improve mobility, and reduce the risk of conditions like osteoporosis, heart disease, and diabetes.
The Wisconsin StrongBodies Program empowers individuals of all ages to live stronger, healthier lives. Through community-based, strength-training programs, participants improve fitness, build strength, gain confidence, and connect socially—enhancing overall well-being.
Learn more about StrongBodies: https://health.extension.wisc.edu/strongbodies/
Class Details, Dates/Times: Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00-10:15am w/Instructor Angela
Spaces Available: 10 participants
Cost: $30 suggested contribution for the whole series…
Cost: $30 suggested contribution for the whole series (participants are welcome to make a contribution less than $30). Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Dane. Contact Name: Claire Mance. Contact phone: 608-224-3699. Contact Email: claire.mance@wisc.edu.
Friday, July 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.
Madison Senior Center
330 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Retzer Nature Center Master Naturalist Training
A 40-hour training, meeting July 20-25, 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/78945r.
Cost: $300. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Named Program: NRI - Master Naturalist. County: Waukesha. Contact Name: Becky Sapper. Contact Email: becky.sapper@wisc.edu.
Monday, July 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Retzer Nature Center, S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI 53188.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. CANCELLED - 2026 PDDC Ask the Experts Q&A Series
Join Brian Hudelson (of the PDDC and affectionately known as “Dr. Death”), Laura Jull (certified arborist, former member of the UW-Madison Department of Horticulture, and affectionately known as “The Laurox”), Lis Friemoth (former Walworth County horticulturist and affectionately known as “The Garden Hoe”), and Diana Alfuth (former UW Extension horticulture educator for Pierce and St. Croix Counties) for monthly online programs in 2026. Each free session, held on Monday afternoons from 1:00-2:00 pm, is your chance to ask your burning gardening questions. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to cultivate your knowledge and keep your plants thriving.
Cost: None. 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.
Monday, July 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit pddc.wisc.edu. River Bend Nature Center Master Naturalist Training
A 40-hour training, meeting Monday evenings and select Saturdays in July, 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: https://go.wisc.edu/xpa53q.
Cost: $300. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Named Program: NRI - Master Naturalist. County: Racine. Contact Name: Becky Sapper. Contact Email: becky.sapper@wisc.edu.
Monday, July 20, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
River Bend Nature Center, 3600 N Green Bay Rd, Racine, WI 53404.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Parents Forever
Parents Forever
Description:
Parents Forever is an educational class for parents and caregivers in the process of divorce, already divorced, or never married but separating. In this class, you will learn how family transitions affect children and how children experience family conflict. You will learn how to care for yourself during your family transition and how to prevent and reduce conflict.
**Please Note: This class may or may not meet the requirement for court mandated co-parenting classes for divorcing parents. Please confirm with your county before registering for this class for that purpose.
💻 Virtual and low-cost
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: go.wisc.edu/4km7v8.
Cost: $20. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Ashland. Bayfield. Barron. Chippewa. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Buffalo. Dunn. Florence. Fond du Lac. Grant. Green. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Marquette. Oconto. Outagamie. Pepin. Portage. Richland. Racine. Saint Croix. Sheboygan. Trempealeau. Walworth. Milwaukee. Waupaca. Winnebago. Wood. Contact Name: Heidi Ungrodt. Contact Email: heidi.ungrodt@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 373-6104.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov. Parents Forever
Parents Forever
Description:
Parents Forever is an educational class for parents and caregivers in the process of divorce, already divorced, or never married but separating. In this class, you will learn how family transitions affect children and how children experience family conflict. You will learn how to care for yourself during your family transition and how to prevent and reduce conflict.
**Please Note: This class may or may not meet the requirement for court mandated co-parenting classes for divorcing parents. Please confirm with your county before registering for this class for that purpose.
💻 Virtual and low-cost
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: go.wisc.edu/4km7v8.
Cost: $20. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Ashland. Bayfield. Barron. Chippewa. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Buffalo. Dunn. Florence. Fond du Lac. Grant. Green. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Marquette. Oconto. Outagamie. Pepin. Portage. Richland. Racine. Saint Croix. Sheboygan. Trempealeau. Walworth. Milwaukee. Waupaca. Winnebago. Wood. Contact Name: Heidi Ungrodt. Contact Email: heidi.ungrodt@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 373-6104.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov. Badger Dairy Insight
A monthly webinar on topics from reproduction and genetics, animal health and welfare, nutrition, and emerging technologies. To see the monthly speaker please visit https://dairy.extension.wisc.edu.
Registration Required: No. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Dairy. Named Program: Ag - FarmReadyResearch. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Jackie McCarville. Contact phone: 6085760147. Contact Email: jackie.mccarville@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit dairy.extension.wisc.edu. Caregivers' Compass
Join us for Caregivers' Compass, a supportive series open to all participants interested in caring for others. Connect with fellow caregivers, share experiences, and learn practical skills to help you navigate your caregiving journey with more confidence.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Topic: Health & Well-Being. County: Door. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact phone: 920-746-2263. Contact Email: pnsalm@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
ADRC of Door County
914 N 14th Ave.
Sturgeon Bay, WI.
For more info visit door.extension.wisc.edu. 2026 PDDC Plant Disease Talks - Evil Twins: Plant Disease Look-Alikes
Join Brian Hudelson (of the PDDC and affectionately known as “Dr. Death”) to learn about common diseases that have similar symptoms and can be misidentified, but may have very different management strategies.
Cost: None. 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.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
For more info visit pddc.wisc.edu. WeCOPE (Connecting with Our Positive Emotions)
WeCOPE is an evidence-based program that helps adults cope with life stress. This course is based on the positive emotions research of Dr. Judith Moskowitz which has shown that connecting with positive emotions reduces stress and depression, increases positive feelings, and improves healthy habits.
The program runs for six weeks, with one-hour sessions each week. During these sessions, participants learn and practice 11 self-care and coping skills such as gratitude, self-compassion, everyday mindfulness strategies, labeling feelings, acts of kindness, goal setting, and more. These skills help participants manage stress with healthy strategies and bring more positive emotions into their daily lives to reduce the impact of their stressors.
Cost: free! Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: 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: Missy Bablick. Contact phone: 715-537-6254. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu.
Thursday, July 23, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit bit.ly. Beaver Creek Reserve Master Naturalist Training
A 40-hour training, meeting July 26-July 31, 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/ut6qvv.
Cost: $300. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Named Program: NRI - Master Naturalist. County: Eau Claire. Contact Name: Becky Sapper. Contact Email: becky.sapper@wisc.edu.
Sunday, July 26, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 County Rd K, Fall Creek WI 54742.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Caregivers' Compass
Join us for Caregivers' Compass, a supportive series open to all participants interested in caring for others. Connect with fellow caregivers, share experiences, and learn practical skills to help you navigate your caregiving journey with more confidence.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Topic: Health & Well-Being. County: Door. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact phone: 920-746-2263. Contact Email: pnsalm@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
ADRC of Door County
914 N 14th Ave.
Sturgeon Bay, WI.
For more info visit door.extension.wisc.edu. Parents Forever
Parents Forever
Description:
Parents Forever is an educational class for parents and caregivers in the process of divorce, already divorced, or never married but separating. In this class, you will learn how family transitions affect children and how children experience family conflict. You will learn how to care for yourself during your family transition and how to prevent and reduce conflict.
**Please Note: This class may or may not meet the requirement for court mandated co-parenting classes for divorcing parents. Please confirm with your county before registering for this class for that purpose.
💻 Virtual and low-cost
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://crawford.extension.wisc.edu/no-longer-together-but-parents-forever/.
Cost: $20 if picking up materials, $28 if having them shipped $35 out of county. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Ashland. Bayfield. Barron. Chippewa. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Buffalo. Dunn. Florence. Fond du Lac. Grant. Green. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Marquette. Oconto. Outagamie. Pepin. Portage. Richland. Racine. Saint Croix. Sheboygan. Trempealeau. Walworth. Milwaukee. Waupaca. Winnebago. Wood. Contact Name: Amanda Griswold. Contact Email: amanda.griswold@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 326-0223.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit crawford.extension.wisc.edu. WeCOPE (Connecting with Our Positive Emotions)
WeCOPE is an evidence-based program that helps adults cope with life stress. This course is based on the positive emotions research of Dr. Judith Moskowitz which has shown that connecting with positive emotions reduces stress and depression, increases positive feelings, and improves healthy habits.
The program runs for six weeks, with one-hour sessions each week. During these sessions, participants learn and practice 11 self-care and coping skills such as gratitude, self-compassion, everyday mindfulness strategies, labeling feelings, acts of kindness, goal setting, and more. These skills help participants manage stress with healthy strategies and bring more positive emotions into their daily lives to reduce the impact of their stressors.
Cost: free! Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: 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: Missy Bablick. Contact phone: 715-537-6254. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu.
Thursday, July 30, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit bit.ly. Monthly Money Matters Live - Fraud & Scam Prevention
Protect your money by learning how to spot scams before they happen. This class teaches you the "red flags" to look for so you can keep your finances and personal information safe. You will learn steps to secure your accounts and the confidence to handle suspicious financial situations.
Cost: FREE! Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Jonathon Ferguson. Contact Email: jonathon.ferguson@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Caregivers' Compass
Join us for Caregivers' Compass, a supportive series open to all participants interested in caring for others. Connect with fellow caregivers, share experiences, and learn practical skills to help you navigate your caregiving journey with more confidence.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Topic: Health & Well-Being. County: Door. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact phone: 920-746-2263. Contact Email: pnsalm@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
ADRC of Door County
914 N 14th Ave.
Sturgeon Bay, WI.
For more info visit door.extension.wisc.edu. Parents Forever
Parents Forever is an educational class for parents and caregivers in the process of divorce, already divorced, or never married but separating. In this class, you will learn how family transitions affect children and how children experience family conflict. You will learn how to care for yourself during your family transition and how to prevent and reduce conflict.
**Please Note: This class may or may not meet the requirement for court mandated co-parenting classes for divorcing parents. Please confirm with your county before registering for this class for that purpose.
**Please note this is a two-part class. The first (or second) class is scheduled for DATE. Please plan to attend both classes.
💻 Virtual and low-cost
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://grant.extension.wisc.edu/family-living/parenting-after-divorce-classes/.
Cost: $40. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Ashland. Bayfield. Barron. Buffalo. Chippewa. Clark. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Fond du Lac. Grant. Green. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Marathon. Marquette. Milwaukee. Oconto. Outagamie. Pepin. Portage. Racine. Richland. Saint Croix. Sheboygan. Trempealeau. Walworth. Waupaca. Winnebago. Wood. Contact Name: Bev Doll. Contact phone: (608) 723-2125. Contact Email: beverly.doll@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 6:15 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit grant.extension.wisc.edu. Monthly Money Matters Live - Fraud & Scam Prevention
Protect your money by learning how to spot scams before they happen. This class teaches you the "red flags" to look for so you can keep your finances and personal information safe. You will learn steps to secure your accounts and the confidence to handle suspicious financial situations.
Cost: FREE! Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Jonathon Ferguson. Contact Email: jonathon.ferguson@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Badger Crop Connect Webinar Series
Timely Wisconsin Crop Updates for Corn, Soybean, Small Grains and Forages for Growers and Consultants.
Get real-time expert management tips for you or your clients’ fields. Join our webinars to hear from UW–Madison corn, soybean, small grain, and forage management researchers throughout the Wisconsin growing season. Earn free CCA credits for every webinar you attend.
Cost: no cost to attend. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZlXPGNDVQX-Ep4jkzrBwyw. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Crops & Soils. Named Program: Ag - FarmReadyResearch. Contact Name: Josh Kamps. Contact Email: joshua.kamps@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-673-0680.
Thursday, August 6, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Resilient Co-Parenting: Healthy Coping During Times of Transition
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 Healthy Coping During Times of Transition.
Co-parenting stress can be overwhelming. Discover strategies from the WeCOPE curriculum to reduce stress, increase positive feelings, and improve health behaviors.
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/132w5f.
Cost: free. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Hannah Zellmer. Contact phone: (608) 297-3139. Contact Email: hannah.zellmer@wisc.edu.
Thursday, August 6, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Rent Smart
What you will learn:
Planning for and meeting monthly expenses
Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing
How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants
Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors
Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Clark. Contact Name: Crystal Walters. Contact Email: crystal.walters@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7157435126.
Friday, August 7, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Greenwood Public Library.
For more info visit clark.extension.wisc.edu. CANCELLED - Mosquito Hill Nature Center Master Naturalist Training
A 40-hour training, meeting Fridays and Saturdays once a month August - November, 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/848xr8.
Cost: $300. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Named Program: NRI - Master Naturalist. County: Outagamie. Waupaca. Contact Name: Becky Sapper. Contact Email: becky.sapper@wisc.edu.
Friday, August 7, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Hunt Hill Nature Center Master Naturalist Training
A 40-hour training, meeting August 9-14, 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/nptg3r.
Cost: $300. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Named Program: NRI - Master Naturalist. County: Washburn. Contact Name: Becky Sapper. Contact Email: becky.sapper@wisc.edu.
Sunday, August 9, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Hunt Hill Nature Center, N2384 Hunt Hill Road, 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: https://go.wisc.edu/ef9272.
Cost: $300. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Named Program: NRI - Master Naturalist. County: Vilas. Contact Name: Becky Sapper. Contact Email: becky.sapper@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
North Lakeland Discovery Center, 14006 Discovery Ln, Manitowish Waters, WI 54545.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Focus on Fathers
Focus on Fathers, Description: Looking to build a stronger
bond with your child and connect with other parents? Focus on Fathers is a free, online parenting series designed especially for dads and open to everyone. Join anytime! This series offers something valuable for everyone.
2026 Schedule: Jan 13: Fathers Help Children Stand Up for Themselves, Feb 10: Fathers Teach Values, March 10: Fathers Teach Kindness, April 14: Fathers Communicate with Children, May 12: Relax and Enjoy Fathering, June 9: Fathers Teach Perspective, July 14: Fathers Help Children Make Good Choices, August 11: Fathers Help Children Handle Emotions, September 8: Fathers Teach Children To Be Good Citizens
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/q07qp0.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/q07qp0. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Free Events. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Patricia Carroll. Contact Email: patricia.carroll@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (920) 386-3790.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Parents Forever
Parents Forever is an educational class for parents and caregivers in the process of divorce, already divorced, or never married but separating. In this class, you will learn how family transitions affect children and how children experience family conflict. You will learn how to care for yourself during your family transition and how to prevent and reduce conflict.
**Please Note: This class may or may not meet the requirement for court mandated co-parenting classes for divorcing parents. Please confirm with your county before registering for this class for that purpose.
**Please note this is a two-part class. The first (or second) class is scheduled for DATE. Please plan to attend both classes.
💻 Virtual and low-cost
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://grant.extension.wisc.edu/family-living/parenting-after-divorce-classes/.
Cost: $40. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Ashland. Bayfield. Barron. Buffalo. Chippewa. Clark. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Fond du Lac. Grant. Green. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Marathon. Marquette. Milwaukee. Oconto. Outagamie. Pepin. Portage. Racine. Richland. Saint Croix. Sheboygan. Trempealeau. Walworth. Waupaca. Winnebago. Wood. Contact Name: Bev Doll. Contact phone: (608) 723-2125. Contact Email: beverly.doll@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 6:15 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit grant.extension.wisc.edu. August Artificial Insemination Course
Overall Goal of Course is to give the learner exposure to Artificial Insemination Technique so they can breed their own cattle.
Topics include: Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology, AI Technique, AI Equipment, Heat Detection, Estrous Synchronization Protocols, Bull Selection, and Pregnancy Detection.
Program Format: Agriculture Educators with the University of Wisconsin – Division of Extension designed this workshop to teach farmers how to breed their own cattle. Curricula for this program teaches farmers about the hormones involved in the estrous cycle and how to manipulate them through synchronization.
Cost: $125. Registration Required: Yes. Topic: Dairy. Livestock. County: Richland. Crawford. La Crosse. Iowa. Vernon. Grant. Green. Lafayette. Contact Name: Beth McIlquham. Contact phone: 6086320599. Contact Email: mcilquham2@wisc.edu.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 – Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Schmidt Farms East LLC
33653 County HWY B
Lone Rock, WI 53556.
For more info visit docs.google.com. Lake Superior Master Naturalist Training
A 40-hour training, meeting weekends August 13-August 22, 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/pf484a.
Cost: $300. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Named Program: NRI - Master Naturalist. County: Ashland. Bayfield. Douglas. Contact Name: Becky Sapper. Contact Email: becky.sapper@wisc.edu.
Thursday, August 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Coaster Outdoor Classroom, Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge Area, Coaster Classroom Trail, Ashland, WI 54806.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Badger Crop Connect Webinar Series
Timely Wisconsin Crop Updates for Corn, Soybean, Small Grains and Forages for Growers and Consultants.
Get real-time expert management tips for you or your clients’ fields. Join our webinars to hear from UW–Madison corn, soybean, small grain, and forage management researchers throughout the Wisconsin growing season. Earn free CCA credits for every webinar you attend.
Cost: no cost to attend. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZlXPGNDVQX-Ep4jkzrBwyw. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Crops & Soils. Named Program: Ag - FarmReadyResearch. Contact Name: Josh Kamps. Contact Email: joshua.kamps@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-673-0680.
Thursday, August 13, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Badger Dairy Insight
A monthly webinar on topics from reproduction and genetics, animal health and welfare, nutrition, and emerging technologies. To see the monthly speaker please visit https://dairy.extension.wisc.edu.
Registration Required: No. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Dairy. Named Program: Ag - FarmReadyResearch. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Jackie McCarville. Contact phone: 6085760147. Contact Email: jackie.mccarville@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit dairy.extension.wisc.edu. Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Master Naturalist Training
A 40-hour training, meeting Tuesday and Thursday evenings and two Saturdays August-September, 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/8pj9v5.
Cost: $300. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Named Program: NRI - Master Naturalist. County: Milwaukee. Contact Name: Becky Sapper. Contact Email: becky.sapper@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 4:00 PM – Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 6:30 AM.
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, 1111 E Brown Deer Rd Milwaukee, WI 53217.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu.