Walworth County 4-H Day Camp Open to youth completing grades 3-8 Check-In 8-8:30 Daily – Check-out 7-7:15 Nightly Join us for these fun 4-H Summer camp activities: Recreation, Water Carnival, Arts & Crafts, Air Pistol Target Practice, Nature Science & More! Plus….LAND GAMES competition, a TALENT NIGHT/DANCE/DRAMA event, a CLOSING CAMPFIRE, and plenty of camp […]
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Get ready for three nights of museum exploration and science! This unique three night event includes IN-PERSON programming! Youth will be able to explore four museums and complete hands-on science experiments. Learn how to grow space seeds, engineer flowers, investigate sea otters, and discover dinosaurs. IN-PERSON events will take place at the Walworth County Government […]
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2021 Tractor Safety Registration is now open!!!! Youth ages 12 – 15 who will be operating tractors or self-propelled implements of husbandry on Wisconsin public roads under direction of their parent or guardian for work-related to their family farm operation. Youth in this age bracket who successfully complete the course will receive a Wisconsin certificate […]
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Shoreline Gardening for Healthy Lakes – March 18th, 6:00-7:30pm Healthy shorelines provide many benefits, especially when it comes to keeping our lakes free from pollution and places where we want to live and play. In this webinar, you will learn what rain gardens are and how this special type of low maintenance garden can filter […]
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Youth, grades 6-8, can explore four fascinating science fields through a new virtual 4-H science series called 4-H Science Explorers: Into the Lab. As series participants, youth will dive into the fields of animal science, engineering, biotechnology, and forensics as they interact with real world scientists, tour science “labs,” learn about careers, and engage in […]
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Our lakes are vital to where we live, work and play. But they need our help! Lesser celandine, Phragmites, and knotweed are three invasive plants in southern Wisconsin that grow in wet areas, such as shorelines, and have significant impacts on our lakes. Learn how to identify them, their affects, and how you can take action […]
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Encouraging Financial Conversations is a program designed for case managers, social workers and other frontline staff to help empower their clients to reach their financial goals and manage their money. Learn critical coaching strategies and tools to share with your clients so that they may achieve their financial goals, pay off debt, improve their credit […]
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Starting to consider what career may be right for you? Wondering what opportunities exist and which you might be best suited for? If you are a youth in grade 8 or higher, you can learn a little about a lot of different science-related careers very quickly by accessing the 2020 Scientists Live virtual 4-H career […]
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Trying to decide what career might be right for you? Explore some intriguing science-related career possibilities while meeting and interacting with real world scientists. Join us for Scientists Live, a virtual 4-H career series set to kick off on March 4 via Zoom. Eight consecutive 30-minute episodes will happen on Thursdays from 12:15-12:45 p.m. through […]
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Join us through Zoom for four weeks of exploration in science and the arts. Thursdays starting February 18-March 11 2021 Times are as follows: Grades 3-5 at 6PM and Grades 6-8 at 7:15PM Projects range from Food Science, Art, Photography and Nature Science. Cost is $10 per youth and includes a kit with most supplies […]
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension’s Heart of the Farm-Women in Agriculture program will start hosting a new online ‘Coffee Chats’ series in various locations, times and dates across the state starting May 12th, 2020. The Heart of the Farm-Women in Agriculture Conference series is an Extension program that addresses the needs of farm women by providing education on farm business […]
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Due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak and guidelines from Wisconsin Department of Health Services, UW-Madison, and federal agencies our office will have limited availability and access. Our staff are working remotely and many of our events have been postponed. WALWORTH.EXTENSION.WISC.EDU or call (262) 741-4951 for more. For the latest information on COVID-19, visit the Wisconsin […]
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We do not know exactly how the government will be sending out checks to citizens but, we do know that it is all being worked out. Because of this, scammers are preparing to start reaching out to citizens to scam them out of their checks. Jennifer Leach, from the FTC, had this to say. Checks […]
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Six Possible Impacts of COVID-19 on Farming COVID 19 and Farms – March 16 2020
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Do not miss this incredible FREE opportunity! Explore science, engineering and what UW-Madison has to offer! This three day weekend is exploding with an amazing range of different sciences and engineering! Talk with researchers and UW scientists! Visit research labs, libraries, and field sites! This open house is FREE and open to all! 3 days! […]
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Easy Freezer Pasta and Vegetables Join us Tuesday December 17 at the Delavan library as we prepare a delicious pasta dish with homemade dressing. THIS IS A FREE EVENT! Tuesday December 17: 4PM-4:45PM RSVP by calling (262) 741-3146 or e-mail walcoWIC@co.walworth.wi.us Aram Public Library 404 E Walworth St Delavan, WI 53115
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Interested in becoming a coach or in scheduling a financial coaching session? WalCo Volunteer Financial Coach Position Description General Description: Volunteer Financial Coaches agree to complete the Volunteer Financial Coach Training and provide one-on-one coaching for individuals/families that are seeking to accomplish financial goals. Nature of Position: The volunteer receives 6 hours of training in […]
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