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.

Free Virtual Rent Smart Programs

Helping to make renting a great experience for you!  Rent Smart focuses on the knowledge and skills essential for a successful renting experience.  It challenges participants to know and understand their rights and responsibilities as a tenant, as well as know and understand the rights and responsibilities of their landlord. FREE – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Master Gardener 2018 Training

Ever been curious about what is growing in the backyard? Have you ever wanted to learn more about plants or flowers, bugs/insects or even lawn care and gardening? Join the elite and become a Master Gardener! Level 1 Master Gardener training will be in the Spring for Rock and Walworth Counties. Mandatory Orientation will be […]

Beginning Market Growers

Many people may already possess a “green thumb” but to be successful beginning growers need to make smart decisions about business planning, marketing, pricing, capitalization, and labor…especially in today’s crowded marketplaces. This intensive, 3-day workshop provides a comprehensive look at what it takes to start and operate a sustainable business growing and selling fresh vegetables. The program emphasizes organic […]

diciembre Fit Families boletín

¡Viene el invierno! Es hora de abrigarse y también de disfrutar de algunas frutas! ¡Hay muchas actividades para hacer en invierno y especialmente con nieve! Recuerde comprar fruta enlatada en agua o en su propio jugo, aléjese de ese azucar agregado. Compre jugo 100% y recuerde que el jugo de fruta real NO tiene azúcar […]

December Fit Families Newsletter

Winter is coming! Time to bundle up and also enjoy some fruits! There are so many activities to do in the winter time and especially with snow! Remember to buy canned fruit in water or in its own fruit juice, stay away from those syrups. Buy 100% juice and remember that real fruit juice DOES […]

Budgeting Over The Holidays

The holiday season is here! With modern times, comes modern spending. Those retail stores love advertising those enticing deals that make those very dedicated shoppers camp out for those tickle dolls. The winter holiday season is fast approaching. For many, the coming months mean travel to visit family and friends, gift-giving, and preparation of traditional foods. […]

Cómo Conservar Las Sobras

Familias normalmente tienen sobras durante sus cenas de la semana. Durante las tiempos festivos, generalmente hay tantas sobras que las familias pueden hacer otras comidas adicionales con ellos. Antes de que pueda volver a usar esos alimentos, se deben almacenarse adecuadamente. La temperatura importa y la refrigeración importa. Aquí hay una guía sobre cómo almacenar […]

How To Store Leftovers

Families typically have leftovers throughout their dinners during the week. During the holidays, there are usually so many leftovers that families can make additional separate meals with them. Before you can use those foods again, they must be stored away appropriately. Temperature matters and refrigeration matters. Here is some guidance on storing those leftovers:  How […]

Turkey Chat 2017

Have you been turkey talking? All across the nation families will get together this month and enjoy a feast with some delicious turkey, green bean casserole and all the fixings. There are so many ways to prepare a turkey, but before you get to cooking, you have to first buy the turkey and decide if […]

Volunteer at the park!

The Walworth County Volunteer Services Department and Public Works will be having volunteer work days at the 3 county parks this fall.  We are looking for volunteers to help with prairie seed harvesting, invasive species removal and trail maintenance on the following dates: Saturday Nov 4th at Natureland Park 9am to 1pm Volunteers must be at least 14 years old and […]

Noviembre Fit Families Boletín

Hace un poco de frío afuera. ¡Caliente la casa con unas papas horneadas! Las papas son increíbles y sabrosas y en familia pueden ser una delicia. También puede prepararlas y agregar jamón y queso. ¿Tiene un poco de pavo extra por en casa? ¡Eche un vistazo a la receta de pastel de pavo! Recuerde mantener […]

November Fit Families Newsletter

It is getting a bit chilly outside. Warm the house with some baked sweet potatoes! Sweet potatoes are awesome and tasty. Families can make it a tasty treat or you can make it a meal and add some ham and cheese. Got some extra turkey around the house? Check out the turkey pot pie recipe! […]

Phoenix Middle School Harvest Success

    Through a multi-organization county effort, Phoenix Middle School in Delavan WI was able to take part in a new community Garden this year. The garden was made possible because of a $4000 GardenWIse grant received from the University of Wisconsin-Extension office. Families participated in owning their own piece of the garden and could […]

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