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✨Program Highlight March 2025✨
In this interactive in-person program in collaboration with UW-Whitewater Continuing Education and Sustainability, participants learned about the fundamentals of pruning woody shrubs and trees. The goal of this effort is to increase knowledge, confidence and build skills to successfully maintain woody plants in the home landscape. This was a hands-on workshop where participants got actual pruning practice at UW-Whitewater's Campus Garden. It was great!
Walworth County 4-H Camp ’25
YQCA 2025 Guidelines
YQCA (YOUTH for the QUALITY CARE of ANIMALS) is a national certification program designed to grow market youth animal project members’ awareness and understanding of the role they play in facilitating safe, wholesome products for consumers in a responsible and ethical way. The program provides training in three areas: food safety, animal well-being, and life […]
Human Development and Relationships Institute Impact Report NOW Available!
This report showcases the mission and core values of the Human Development and Relationships Institute while illustrating impact through shared outcomes. Inside, you’ll find inspiring testimonials from participants, engaging infographics that visually represent our achievements and a detailed overview the HDRI institute and their vital role within the UW Division of Extension.
Spongy Moth
The warm temperatures have triggered the spongy moth caterpillars to emerge from their egg masses. Right now, the caterpillars are pretty tiny (see image below, taken 5/7), but you will likely see them as you are also starting to enjoy spring outdoors. These little caterpillars are going to keep feeding and growing to become large […]
Practicing the Pause
Practicing the Pause is a weekly, 30-minute virtual space to practice a variety of techniques to calm your mind and body, decrease stress, and increase self-awareness and resiliency. We’ll practice holding space while also practicing skills such as deep breathing, guided imagery, gentle stretching, etc. We gather every Thursday morning, from 8:30-9:00 AM. You are […]
