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Advance Child Tax Credit Information

Many American families began receiving Advance Child Tax Credit (ACTC) payments on July 15. Here is what you need to know about the changes to the child tax credit, choices you can make, and planning for 2021 taxes. Click below to view the full PDF!

Strengthening Families & Systems Classes to be Offered

Child trauma can be hard to identify and understand. The symptoms can look like so many other physical and mental health issues. A child who has experienced trauma may develop behaviors making it hard to form positive relationships with others. In this workshop, you will learn information about trauma and it’s effect on children, learn how to recognize and understand trauma reminders, and much more. Register for this free training today!

Ashland County 4-H Elementary Adventure Days

Ashland County 4-H Elementary Adventure Days is returning this summer! Area youth grades 2-6 are invited to join us for two more half day outdoor adventure programs, kayaking and rock climbing and swimming at Loon Lake.

Dates Announced: 2021 NW Wisconsin Household Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule

The Northwest Cleansweep Program has created an awareness of the dangers posed by hazardous wastes and unused hazardous materials among our constituent population. In addition to educating the public on pollution prevention and waste reduction techniques, Northwest Cleansweep provides a collection outlet for hazardous wastes that continue to be generated throughout our region and households, […]

4-H Summer Camp

4-H Summer Camp takes place July 9-11 at Camp Crosswoods in Mason, WI. This camp is available to Ashland and Bayfield youth, grades 3-8. Cost is $60 for 4-H members, $75 for community members (not enrolled in 4-H).

NOW HIRING – Extension Ashland County Office Manager

Extension Ashland County is looking to fill their office manager position! The Extension Ashland County Office Manager is an employee of Ashland County. As a valuable member of the Extension team, the office manager supports the projects and programs of the UW-Madison Division of Extension Ashland County educators.

Save the Date! 2021 Local Food Summit in Sawyer County and LCO Tribe

The Agenda can be viewed or downloaded here. Follow this link to register in advance online. For more information about the Summit please call Ariga Grigoryan at UW-Madison, Division of ExtensionSawyer County at 715.638.3295 or email: ariga.grigoryan@wisc.edu. To register via phone please call Jessica Kujala, UW extension Support Staff at 715-634-4868 or contact […]

A Look Back | Ashland County Reads: VOTE!

A dozen local elected officials in Ashland County recently participated in a unique community reading project called “Ashland County Reads: VOTE!” Officials from the Ashland County Board, towns, Bad River Band, city of Ashland, and the Ashland School District’s school board each read several pages from the award-winning children’s book called E is for Election […]

2021 Annual Cleansweeps Hazardous Waste Collection Dates Announced

Save the date, the annual Cleansweeps Hazardous Waste Collection is coming up! Collections will take place from 2:00-6:00 pm on June 22nd at the Bayfield County garage in Washburn; this site will also include an agriculture and marine plastic wrap collection! There will also be a collection from 2:00-6:00pm on June 23rd at the WITC […]

What you need to know about UW-Extension Ashland County

Ashland County has provided Extension services to its farmers, youth, families and communities since 1915, over 105 years! Being a consistent presence in the Ashland County community, it is important residents understand our work and initiatives. Click here to view our current Extension Ashland County information guide. Feel free to share with other members of […]