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Webinars for WI Gardeners – Late Season Issues

Join us for the next set of FREE mini-webinars about Late Season Issues. These engaging mini-webinars are 20 minutes each followed by Q&A. Registration is required for each mini webinar…. attend only one or all three! This series is open to the public. All webinars will be recorded. Visit the Extension Horticulture webinars for WI gardeners page for more info!

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Extension Ashland County 2021 Annual Report

We would like to share with you our 2021 Annual Report which showcases some of the accomplishments of our Extension Ashland County Educators through photos and captions. We hope you will look through this report to discover the broad range of programs in which we provided education and services and how they have made a […]

4-H Summer Newsletter – See what’s going on!

Wondering what 4-H has been up to? Look no further!

Elementary Adventure Days (EAD) 2022

Ashland County 4-H Elementary Adventure Days is returning for Summer 2022! See what 4-H is all about on these fun half-day excursions for youth grades 2-6. Lead by 4-H Volunteers, 4-H Youth Ambassadors, and trained outdoor professionals. There is no charge for these adventures! Registration and Permission slips are required.

AMP (Aging Mastery Program) Starts July 13th

The Aging Mastery Program is offering a free in person and virtual class for Ashland County Residents. Build your own personal playbook for aging well. This fun, innovative program empowers you to take key steps to improve your well-being, add stability to your life, and strengthen ties to your community. Feel better today and stay healthy for your future. We are committed to supporting lives well lived in communities across Wisconsin!

To register CLICK HERE.

Extreme Heat and Human Health Impacts – Webinar May 27th

Register for the upcoming Zoom Webinar: Though Wisconsin is notorious for frigid winters, extreme heat kills more people in the state than all other weather disasters (like tornadoes, floods, blizzards) combined. Just as the human body can freeze to death when temperatures are too cold, it can also stop functioning properly when it cannot dissipate excessive heat. You can watch a recording of the program here.

Spring Shooting Sports Registration Now Open!

Registration is open for 2022 Spring Shooting Sports. Archery and Riflery should be fun this year, with some familiar friendly faces returning to coach! Registration is required. Sign up for the Archery Project and/or Riflery Project club(s) on 4-H Online!

4-H Ambassadors Event – Ice Safety and Ice Fishing!

March 26th is the date of our next 4-H Ambassador Event: Ice Safety and Ice Fishing! Join Doug and the Nortunens’ Saturday, March 26th for an afternoon of ice fishing and fun! Walk out onto an inland lake with Doug and his assistant to take part in a 30-Minute ice safety and rescue course. You’ll […]

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Raising Wisconsin’s Children – Thursday night classes

100% FREE, 100% Virtual and 100% Focused on WI Families! Dads, moms, grandparents, foster parents, child care providers, educators and all those caring for our children! The Raising Wisconsin’s Children classes occur weekly on Thursday nights from 7-8pm starting on March 10th through May 19th. Register for one or all of the Raising Wisconsin’s Children […]

Class Dates Available for Positive Parenting Program – Triple P

February and March dates are now available for the Triple P: Positive Parenting Program. These free seminars aim to provide parents with a toolbox of strategies to raise confident and healthy children and teens, build strong family relationships, manage misbehavior, and prevent problems from happening in the first place. Participate virtually from the comfort of […]