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January 2012 Garden Calendar

January 2012 Garden Calendar

As long as there is a good covering of snow the winter weather can be as frightful as can be. The white stuff is to winter what woodchips are to summer. Snow is a mulch that moderates soil temperatures as they fluctuate or become extreme throughout the winter.

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Healthy habits can save you money!

Healthy habits can save you money!

We know that not smoking, being active and making healthy food choices are good for our bodies. But what about our wallets? Research shows that healthy habits can save us money.

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Cooperative Extension Centennial Celebration Kicks Off!

Cooperative Extension Centennial Celebration Kicks Off!

UW-Extension, Cooperative Extension will celebrate its 100th anniversary in Wisconsin in 2012. This year, we plan to celebrate 100 years of Cooperative Extension history through stories highlighting changes that show the importance of our current and future work.

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Who We Are

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).

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Follow Us on Facebook

Follow Us on Facebook

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.

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The Results Are In…

The Results Are In…

This fall (2011) Milwaukee County Cooperative Extension developed a professional development needs assessment survey to gain an understanding of the training needs and competencies of home visitors and home visiting supervisors throughout Wisconsin. The survey addressed training related to specific screening and data collection tools; assessed utilization of current training opportunities for home visitors; and explored potential [...]

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Fall 2011 RiversReport Now Online

Fall 2011 RiversReport Now Online

The RiversReport highlights projects, events, and programs advancing water quality and water resource protection taking place throughout the Greater Milwaukee Watersheds.

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Quad County 4-H Project Discovery Day

Quad County 4-H Project Discovery Day

February 2012
February 4th, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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December Garden Calendar

December Garden Calendar

DECEMBER GARDEN CALENDAR, 2011 By Sharon Morrisey Consumer Horticulture Agent Milwaukee County UW-Extension   There are so many plants related to the winter holidays that gardeners can keep their thumbs green even in December.  Decorate with evergreens, winter berries, and holly.  Outdoor containers can get a makeover with these and branches that are either naturally colorful [...]

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Laurie Gungel New Assistant Director at Milwaukee County UW-Extension Office

Laurie Gungel New Assistant Director at Milwaukee County UW-Extension Office

Laurie Gungel is the new Assistant Director of the Milwaukee County Cooperative Extension office. She brings extensive experience in managing projects, grants and staff, and coordinating volunteers at local government, educational institutions and a non-profit bookstore in northern Illinois.

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Donating to a food drive? Keep these tips in mind.

Donating to a food drive? Keep these tips in mind.

Milwaukee, WI–Community groups and social organizations often host food drives to fill local food pantry shelves this time of year. By keeping a few simple tips in mind, you can enhance the value of the food donations you make.

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Seasonal smoke from outdoor wood-fired boilers poses health risk.

Seasonal smoke from outdoor wood-fired boilers poses health risk.

The heating season is upon us, and with it comes nuisance and health complaints related to smoke from outdoor wood-fired boilers (OWBs). Wisconsin is a leader in the number of operating OWBs, and this trend is expected to continue in the state….

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