Extension St Croix County WI

03/17/2026

Calling all early childhood professionals! Want to:

🎓 Earn 5 continuing education hours in person?
🛠️ Build your skills with proven techniques to help children regulate their emotions?
🤝 Make connections in your community and region?

On Saturday, May 16, at the Chippewa Valley Technical College Energy Education Center in Eau Claire, you can learn and connect with your fellow childcare providers and administrators — and state childcare experts!

Find out more at https://parenting.extension.wisc.edu/. Space is limited, register today!

Your hosts are the University of Wisconsin Division of Extension and the Child Care Resource & Referral Network powered by Thriving Wisconsin.

02/05/2026

Navigating parenting can be both rewarding and challenging, and finding reliable information online can often feel overwhelming. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce the Just in Time Parenting newsletter, a free and research-based resource designed to provide trusted parenting advice directly to your inbox!

What is Just in Time Parenting? Our newsletter delivers timely, age-specific guidance that evolves with your child’s development. Whether you have a newborn or a toddler, you'll receive practical tips tailored to your child's current age and stage.

Sign up now! https://jitp.info/

01/29/2026

📣 Attention St. Croix County Early Education Teachers! 📣
An exciting professional development opportunity is coming to our region this May!
The University of Wisconsin Division of Extension is hosting a one‑day workshop designed specifically for early childhood educators and focused on supporting emotional regulation in young children.
Join us to gain practical strategies, fresh ideas, and valuable training you can bring back to your classroom to help all children grow, learn, and thrive. 🌱✨

Registration is open now! https://parenting.extension.wisc.edu/workshops/

01/24/2026

This conference is coming up fast!

Calling all childcare professionals!
Join us virtually on February 4th for the Raising Wisconsin’s Children Conference — a FREE online day of fun, learning & inspiration! Learn more: https://go.wisc.edu/raisingwi
Dive into topics like early brain development, mindfulness, navigating challenging behaviors, supporting your child’s anxiety, and helping teens build resilience.

12/12/2025

🌟 FREE Online Parenting Class Series! 🌟
Are you a parent feeling overwhelmed by the stress of separation or divorce? You're not alone—and support is available.
Join UW–Extension’s Triple P Positive Parenting Program - Family Transitions for a 5-week online class designed to help parents navigate tough transitions and strengthen their parenting. You’ll learn how to:
✅ Cope with stressful situations
✅ Reduce parenting stress
✅ Take control of your thoughts and reactions
🗓 Tuesdays, January 6 – February 3, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (via Zoom)
Reserve your FREE spot today: https://go.wisc.edu/juqep0

12/08/2025

Reminder of this amazing opportunity coming up soon! Continuing education credits available to educators and social workers.

🌟 Calling all parents, caregivers & educators! 🌟
Join us virtually on February 4th for the Raising Wisconsin’s Children Conference — a FREE online day of fun, learning & inspiration! Learn more: https://go.wisc.edu/raisingwi

Dive into topics like early brain development, mindfulness, navigating challenging behaviors, supporting your child’s anxiety, and helping teens build resilience. 🧠💬✨

11/12/2025

Registration is now open for the 5th annual Raising Wisconsin's Children Conference! This conference is designed for parents, caregivers, educators, social workers, or any professionals that work with children. Visit our website to learn more and register! https://go.wisc.edu/raisingwi

10/29/2025

🥕 Everyone deserves access to healthy food. Find local food resource hours and locations right here in St. Croix County ⬇️

Update! From Ruby's Pantry in New Richmond: "Ruby’s Panty will be returning to New Richmond Armory starting November 20 from 5p-7p. December’s distribution will be the 18th due to the holiday. Starting in January it will be the 4th Thursday of the month from 5p-7p. Participants need to bring 2 boxes, baskets or totes for their food share distribution. This is a walk-in distribution. Open to anyone regardless of income or residency status. Each share is $25."

https://stcroix.extension.wisc.edu/local-food-resources/

10/28/2025

Our winter calendar is here! ❄️ We have something for every journey of parenting. Check out our calendar and see what there is to fit your needs. Also feel free to check out the rest of our site! We have some exciting opportunities coming up from webinars to conferences, even options for continuing education credits.
https://parenting.extension.wisc.edu/

10/06/2025

Have a food preservation question?
Wisconsin residents can now call the AnswerLine, provided through a partnership between UW–Madison Extension and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, for trusted, research-based help with canning, freezing, drying, and more. Staffed by trained Extension professionals, the service offers reliable guidance you can count on.
📞 1-866-540-4636
Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 to 4:00 pm or email [email protected]
Learn more: go.wisc.edu/AnswerLine

09/23/2025

Calling all Early Childhood Educators! We are so excited to finally announce our new website dedicated to helping all of you who spend countless hours nurturing the lives and minds of our littlest community members. Check out our ECE Hub online and keep an eye out for upcoming events!

09/18/2025

Thank you for supporting 4-H and our community.