Milwaukee County

Each year, Milwaukee County Cooperative Extension serves approximately 100,000 people where they live and work through our 30 programs in: Family Living, Horticulture & Urban Agriculture, Youth Development and Community, Natural Resources & Economic Development (CNRED).

La misión de Cooperative Extension del Condado de Milwaukee consiste en facilitar el uso cotidiano del conocimiento de la Universidad entre el público para tomar decisiones informadas, las cuales enriquecen su vida y mejoran su comunidad.

What is a logic model? A logic model is a graphic depiction of the relationship between program activities and intended effects. They help us plan, implement, evaluate, and communicate our work more effectively.   Why are they useful? They help: Provide a common language Differentiate between “what we do” and “results” Enhance understanding about the [...]

Take a moment to “Like” us on Facebook. Milwaukee County UW-Extension now has a Facebook page. We will be sharing research-based information about seasonal topics, invitations to register for educational events, and news about community projects. Over the coming months, we will be adding more Facebook pages and groups for our programs, volunteers and projects.

2013 Milwaukee County Fair September 26th to 29th Horticulture Building at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 640 South 84th Street,in West Allis, Wisconsin The Milwaukee County Fair Association, Inc., a non-profit organization, provides an opportunity to showcase talents, education and family entertainment for our urban communities and businesses at an annual event. General Fair Admission Hours Friday; [...]

MILWAUKEE COUNTY AND WAUKESHA COUNTY 4-H SUMMER CAMP – 2013 JULY 25, 2013 TO JULY 28, 2013–UPHAM WOODS, WISCONSIN DELLS Registration is also open to all youth living in Milwaukee County. CAMPER REGISTRATION DUE:  May 31st, 2013   Do you want to meet new friends, have fun, and explore the forest, hills and caves of [...]

Spring is quickly approaching and a handful of Explore and Restore expeditions have already been scheduled for the month of May! If you are interested in attending one or would like more information you can register with the Urban Ecology Center.

Calling actors, dancers, and performers! The Milwaukee County 4-H Music and Drama Committee has published information on their 2013 festival taking place May 4th.   Registration forms are due at the County Extension office by April 19th to Michelle Gonzalez.  See below for more details. Festival Announcement Participation Guidelines and Rules Registration Form

Milwaukee County 4-H Youth Development is pleased to announce the second annual robotics rally competition and education program.   This program is conducted in partnership with Wisconsin State Fair and the University of Wisconsin-Cooperative Extension: Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development.  The Rally will take place from August 5th to 7th, 2013 in the Lower Dairy Barn at [...]

Wisconsin had nearly 645,000 single-person households as of the 2010 Census. That’s a significant number of people who may regularly cook and eat meals on their own.

Get the spring juices flowing at Maple Sugar Days! Your whole family will hike with a naturalist guide to the sugarbush to see tapped sugar maples and taste fresh sap as it drips from the trees. Next, you’ll visit an old-time sugarin’ camp and hear stories of how the old-timers produced maple syrup and sugar [...]

Job listing for environmental educator starting in May, 2013 through the summer months Application items due by April 4, 2013.  Follow the link  http://goo.gl/ZkcZM