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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Focus on Fathers!
Join fathers, father figures, and others in that role via Zoom to explore parenting topics and learn ways to strengthen your relationship with your child!
Badger Crop Connect Webinar!
Back for its fifth year, Badger Crop Connect begins on April 10 at 12:30 p.m. and continues every second and fourth Wednesday of each month through late October. Join UW–Madison researchers, Extension specialists and educators, and industry experts to learn more about the research, resources, and strategies that will help you optimize crop yield, quality, and profitability on your farm this year. Register for the series and sign up for email updates at go.wisc.edu/BadgerCropConnect
Positive Parenting Program!
Starting April 30th, 2024!
Parents of children ages 0 – 12 years old.
Registry Credit Available.
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.