UW-Madison Extension Douglas County

08/24/2026

Join us for a virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid class on Wednesday, September 30. This is a powerful opportunity to build the skills our communities urgently need. This course is designed specifically for adults who regularly interact with youth and want to better understand how to identify, support, and respond to mental health concerns in adolescents. Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to recognize signs of mental health or substance‑use challenges, respond with confidence, and connect someone to appropriate support. It’s practical, evidence‑based, and immediately useful in both professional and everyday settings.
The cost of this class is $50.
A flyer with dates and times is attached. You can register by using This Link: http://go.wisc.edu/6nw4h7

08/17/2026

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

08/13/2026

Under Wisconsin Act 42, schools are now required to have policies about student cell phone use during the school day. In response, UW-Madison Division of Extension is offering the Wisconsin School Phone Bans Webinar Series, a three-part series designed to support school leaders, educators, and families as they navigate student cell phone policies. This series will share practical tools, research-informed guidance, and realistic strategies for supporting students at school and at home. Visit the website to learn more and register for one or more classes. https://parenting.extension.wisc.edu/2026/07/14/from-policy-to-practice-wisconsin-school-phone-bans/

08/10/2026

Have a food preservation question?
📞 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

08/07/2026

Looking for awards and scholarship trip information for your 4-H'er? See below...Deadline has been extended to Sept. 8 due to Labor Day.

TRIP AWARDS Dear 4-H members and families,  We’re reaching the end of another 4-H year and I hope you’ve had a great one! Here is the information for the 4-H member awards, new this year, 4-H Project Awards are open to youth in 5th grade this fall. The 4-H Member Awards and Scholarships applica...

07/30/2026

The stress of co‑parenting can feel heavy. Explore practical tools to boost emotional well‑being and build healthier daily habits.

Join us for Healthy Coping During Times of Transition

August 7 - 12:00pm or 7:00pm

Register now at go.wisc.edu/132w5f
Join us the first Thursday of every month for a different topic to help parents and caregivers who are raising children while living apart.

07/30/2026

Are you a farmer looking for education opportunities? Visit https://www.facebook.com/UWMadisonExtensionAg to find the latest classes available both online and in person.
They include the Badger Crop Connect Webinar Series, Summer and Fall Field Days and more!

You can also visit their website at https://cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu/

The UW-Madison Extension Agriculture Institute is your connection to research-based ag information.

07/29/2026

Many in our community rely on food pantries. We learned of one closing however, we wanted to share what's happening with Northwest Wisconsin Community Services Agency, Inc. at 1118 Tower ave. in the !
NWCSA has been an incredible resource in our community, including a food pantry for nearly 60 years!
We reached out to Millie this morning who was happy to share they are changing/expanding hours to accommodate those from Faith United.
Pantry hours are now Tuesday 1-5 and Thursday 9-11:30.
If you are in need of support, feel free to visit or give them a call.
NWCSA will always accept volunteers and donations, so please keep them in mind.
Please like/follow and share their page so others can learn of their good work and support.

Many in our community rely on food pantries. We learned of one closing however, we wanted to share what's happening with Northwest Wisconsin Community Services Agency, Inc. at 1118 Tower ave. in the !

NWCSA has been an incredible resource in our community, including a food pantry for nearly 60 years!

We reached out to Millie this morning who was happy to share they are changing/expanding hours to accommodate those from Faith United.

Pantry hours are now Tuesday 1-5 and Thursday 9-11:30.

If you are in need of support, feel free to visit or give them a call.
NWCSA will always accept volunteers and donations, so please keep them in mind.
Please like/follow and share their page so others can learn of their good work and support.

07/13/2026

Burnett, Douglas & Washburn Counties 4-H camp was a great success!
Campers enjoyed group games, swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking or canoeing, arts & crafts, woodworking, animal science learning, songs, skits & s’mores at the campfire!
Major thank you goes to the 13 youth counselors and 4 adult chaperones, we couldn’t hold camp without each of you!
A big thank you Head of the Lakes United Way, City of Superior and the Great Northern Classic Rodeo for grant money that provides camp scholarships, bus transportation and funds camp supplies to keep the camp cost low for families.