Saturday and Sunday Afternoons, March 24 & 25, 1:00-4:00 p.m. $5.50/adult, $3.50/child 12 and under, 2 and under free, payable at the door This sweet program takes us from tapping to a pioneer sugarin’ camp to the how-to of making our own family for an afternoon to celebrate the budding of spring and our [...]
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Click the link to preview the schedule of adv summer 2012. Try a fishing camp at Scout Lake, a parent and child camp for the 3 – 5 year olds or share with the whole family at the Campfire Kitchen evening program.
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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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06. Jan, 2012
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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09. Mar, 2011
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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09. Mar, 2011
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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27. Jan, 2012
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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11. Jan, 2012
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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05. Jan, 2012
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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14. Dec, 2011
February 2012
February 4th, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
29. Nov, 2011
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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29. Nov, 2011
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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Wehr Nature Center Maple Sugar Days
Adventure Summer 2012
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