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Families & Screens Workshop

Screens aren’t good or bad. They are tools we use in daily life. Mindful technology use can help your family find balance and reduce conflict. Join for free, online via Zoom Fridays, February 17 & 24th, 2023 from 12 – 1pm. Register using this link View a PDF of the Families and Screens Feb […]

Ashland County Courthouse in the summer season

Teen Court Panel Member Application Packet

Teen Court meets once a month at the courthouse to hear cases for 1st time juvenile offenders who have already admitted to their crime. The Teen Court receives training and monthly advisory support from Kate Wallner, 4-H Youth Development Educator for Ashland County UW-Madison Extension, along with an annual training with the Ashland County District Attorney’s office. High school aged youth in Ashland County are invited to apply. The application packet is attached below.

4-H Senior Scholarship Packet

Annually, the Ashland County 4-H Leaders’ Association grants scholarships to 4-H members graduating high school continuing their education; this is a competitive scholarship based on applicant qualifications & merit. The application packet is attached below and includes: Application Instructions, Applicant Form, and Reference Form! Timeline ➢ Applicants must have materials submitted to the Extension Office […]

Resilient Co-Parenting Virtual Classes

A series of topic-specific classes for parents or caregivers raising children together while living apart. Join us for any or all of the sessions. See the flyer below for a list of classes and the descriptions. Classes meet the first Thursday of the month for each month of 2023 from 7:00-8:00 pm. Registration is required. […]

Upcoming Class: Trauma Informed Caregiving

Trauma-Informed Caregiving: Supporting Children Who Have Experienced Trauma

This 8-Session Series will take place virtually on Tuesday evenings February-March 2023, Register using this link and see more details below!

Ashland County Votes! November Election “report card”

Ashland County Votes! Election Summary and Voting Results: a “report card” to measure voter turnout by municipality, which can help elected officials and clerks see trends in turnout and adjust their outreach to new voters, new community residents, or to current registered voters! November 2022 is available here

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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.