The Milwaukee County Nutrition Education Program is a major effort within Cooperative Extension Family Living Programs. The aim of Family Living Programs is to enhance the quality of family and community decisions that affect the family and to increase the abilities of families to adapt to and effect change. The purpose of this position is […]
Our main entrance will be closed from August 21st-September 9th. Alternative entrance at Bldg B. You will need a cellphone to call 414-256-4600 for entry.
Milwaukee County Extension has created a 4-H SySTEMatics program, bringing STEM programs into different schools around the area. This video shows some of the activities that take place during their time in Milwaukee schools. Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development is intimately tied with teaching kids valuable tools for their lives and an integral part of the […]
A unique garden is evolving on Milwaukee’s south side. The Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center’s Native Wellness Garden boasts a variety of heritage plants, both food and medicinal. It also includes a heritage orchard with an Oneida apple tree, a Milwaukee apple tree, chokeberry and hazelnut trees plus fruits such as blueberries and strawberries. […]
Capitol Connections 2015 was a huge success! On April 30th, 45 Milwaukee County residents (including Supervisor Jason Haas – not pictured) met with their state legislators to discuss the value of Milwaukee County UW-Extension programs. Our supporters included clients, friends, volunteers, 4-H members, colleagues and community partners. Over 350 supporters of UW Extension from across […]
Family Living Programs in every Wisconsin county are an excellent public investment. The evidence-based, community-centered education Family Living provides often serves as the framework for initiatives that make communities stronger.