Extension Washburn County

How can we help?


Natural Resources

Educators provide support to members of local communities so that they can make informed decisions that protect our environment such as those impacting water quality, land conservation, sustainability, and more. 

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Agriculture

Established in 1909, University of Wisconsin-Madison’s first agricultural research station.

The Spooner Agricultural Research Station is the northernmost station and specializes in Agronomy and Horticulture crop production research.

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4 – H

Since 4-H started in the early 1900s, youth have learned by doing.

Through a variety of educational experiences, youth have the opportunity to become leaders, make decisions, and learn how to make their voices heard.

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FoodWIse

FoodWIse advances healthy eating habits, active lifestyles and healthy community environments for families with limited incomes through nutrition education at the individual, community and systems levels.

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Community Youth

Community Youth Development Intentionally connects young people with community based organizations, including schools, colleges, universities, local government and nonprofits.

Health and Well-Being

Health & Well-Being catalyzes positive change in Wisconsin communities to promote health and well-being. Our programs are focused on food and nutrition security, chronic disease prevention, mental health promotion, substance use prevention, and access to health care.


What’s Happening at Extension Washburn Co!

Positive Parenting Program!

Starting April 30th, 2024!

Parents of children ages 0 – 12 years old.

Registry Credit Available.

Register HERE!

Focus On Fathers!

Focus on Fathers Standing Up for Yourself.

April 9th, 2024, via Zoom 8:00 – 9:00 PM

Register Here!

Emotion Coaching, Helping Children Manage Strong Feelings.

This workshop focuses on emotional intelligence principles.

 

Register Today!

April Project Discovery Day

To Register: https://April13ProjectDay.4honline.com

Cultural Arts 2024 Registration Packet

 

Cultural Arts Festival!!

The event held Sunday, April 21, 2024, Shell Lake High School Commons & Performance Gym, 4:00 p.m. Please have all Photography & Arts/Crafts entries in place BY 4:30 p.m. so judging can begin promptly. ENTRY DEADLINE: April 8th, 2024

Tri-County 4-H Food and Clothing Revue

Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 1:00 PM Shell Lake School Register through 4-H Online: https://foodsclothingtri.4honline.com by April 1

Free Online Parenting Classes

Join free online parenting classes. Connect with other parents. Get practical, positive, research-based parenting ideas. Help children grow.

Click each class name to register below. When you register, you will receive an email with a link that gives you access to the class using Zoom. Check your junk mail if you don’t receive this email.

Raising Wisconsin’s Children online parenting classes are on the 3rd Thursday at 1 PM unless otherwise noted.

Classes are for any parent or caregiver.

https://parenting.extension.wisc.edu/online-parenting-classes/

2024 Parents Forever Class Schedule

Upcoming Parents Forever classes are being offered via Zoom.

Class Fee: $20.00

Upcoming Dates:

  • March 18th, 2024
  • May 13th, 2024
  • July 8th, 2024
  • September 9th, 2024
  • November 4th, 2024

Our Office

Extension Washburn County

304 2nd St. Shell Lake, WI 54871

Phone: (715) 635-4444

Fax: (715) 257-4592

Hours:

Monday through Friday

8:00 AM- 4:30 PM

The office is closed all Major Holidays and the day after Thanksgiving.

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