Milwaukee County

Click the link to preview the schedule of   Adventure Summer Camp Brochure 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 [...]

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.

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.

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….