Night at the Museum for grades 3-5
Join us for a fun overnight trip to the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium!
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Into the Lab Campus Trip ’23 for Youth grades 5-9
Meet and interact with a variety of scientists in the places where they work. Enjoy fun games, meet new friends, and engage in three hands-on workshops focused on Meat Science & Animal Biologics Discovery, Geology, and Vet Science.
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 […]
Walworth County Community Garden
Looking for a garden this summer? Rent a space at the Walworth County Community Garden! Call 262-741-4963 to reserve a spot TODAY. Garden opens May 20th.
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 […]
Rent Smart – Train the Trainer Professional Development Opportunity
This training is designed to help trainers facilitate the Rent Smart program effectively in theirown organizations and communities.
Free weekly credit reports during COVID extended through December 2023
The three national credit reporting agencies — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — have extended until December 31, 2023 a program that lets you check your credit report at each of the agencies once a week for free. Visit AnnualCreditReport.com to request free copies of your credit reports. Other sites may charge you or be fraudulent sites set […]
Broadband Expansion Grants
On May 18, 2021, Governor Tony Evers announced that the PSC will launch a round of broadband expansion funding in two weeks with $100 million in funding from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Evers said the Wisconsin Public Service Commission will award the $100 million in federal funding based on a model similar […]
WISCONSIN DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES COVID-19 GUIDELINES
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 […]
Human Connections Promote Social Wellness
Emerald Ash Borer!
Have you heard of the Emerald Ash Borer? You should if you have ever been to a camp, park or trail location in WI and across the United States and Canada. Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) is an invasive, wood boring beetle. It kills ash trees (Fraxinus spp) by eating the tissues under the bark. […]
Gypsy Moth Caterpillar Season
June is a critical moment during the year for Gypsy Moth control. In June, gypsy moth caterpillars can be seen on tree trunks, sides of buildings, benches, playground equipment, or any outdoor furniture. The UW-Extension office has already received multiple samples of gypsy moth caterpillars from citizens that are unaware of the problem that they […]
