Extension Milwaukee County

🌿✨ Happy Herbs & Spices Day, Milwaukee! Today we’re celebrating the fresh flavors that make our meals healthier and our gardens more vibrant. Herbs and spices are an easy, affordable way to boost taste while cutting back on salt — a perfect fit for FoodWIse nutrition education and our Urban Agriculture Community Gardens, where families learn to grow and cook with ingredients that support well‑being. Whether you’re tending basil in a community plot or adding dried oregano to tonight’s dinner, you’re helping build a healthier, more connected Milwaukee. 🌱🍲
💚 Learn more about our programs:
https://milwaukee.extension.wisc.edu/

Loneliness isn’t just about being alone — it’s about feeling unseen.
In this powerful talk, Prasanta Verma Anumolu explores the deep human need for social connection and how loneliness quietly impacts our mental, emotional, and even physical well-being.
✨ Take a few minutes to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters.
👉 If this resonates with you, share it with someone who might need it. We’re stronger together.

Loneliness and Social Connection Prasanta Verma Anumolu, Community Development Educator with Extensi...

Begins next week, make sure to register today!

🏡 Looking for an apartment or house to rent?
Rent Smart can help you get started with the knowledge and tools you need!

Join this FREE six-session course to learn what you need to rent confidently!

✨ In Rent Smart, you’ll:
- Learn skills to build strong relationships with landlords and neighbors
- Gain confidence in finding and maintaining affordable housing
- Understand rental applications and landlord screening processes
- Learn tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities

📅 Join us:
June 9-24 | Tuesdays & Wednesday | 11 a.m.-noon

📝Sign up at the link : https://go.wisc.edu/yy8ebf

👀Want to learn more about the course❓
Visit: https://finances.extension.wisc.edu/programs/rent-smart/

It's Bicycle Day, Milwaukee! 🚲💚

There’s no better way to celebrate Bicycle Day than getting outside, moving your body, and enjoying our beautiful neighborhoods on two wheels. Biking is a fun, low‑cost way to stay active — and it fits perfectly with FoodWIse’s mission to support healthy, active living for every family.

Whether you’re riding to the park, the grocery store, or just around the block, every pedal is a step toward better health. Plus, biking is a great way for kids and adults alike to build strength, boost energy, and enjoy time together outdoors.

So dust off that bike, grab a helmet, and join us in celebrating movement, community, and well‑being today. Let’s keep Milwaukee rolling strong.

Learn more about how FoodWIse supports healthy habits across our county: https://milwaukee.extension.wisc.edu/foodwise/ 🚲✨

FoodWIse Welcome to Milwaukee County’s FoodWIse Nutrition Education Program To sign up for free nutrition lessons, please complete the following forms: K-12 Schools Interest form or Non-School Interest form (senior centers, residential sites, child-care centers, food pantries, etc. The link will be provide...

Small steps today create the big change you’ll celebrate tomorrow. Register today!

💰 Money Matters Live: Getting Out of Debt

FREE Money Matters Live workshops help you improve your financial habits and build your money management skills online. Join us for the next talk in this series:

💸 Getting Out of Debt
Learn strategies to tackle your debts, decide the best order to pay your debt, and ways to clear your past due balances

📅 June 2
⏰ 10-11 a.m. or 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join either workshop!

💻 Register today at https://go.wisc.edu/laotd2

🌼💧 Happy Water a Flower Day! 💧🌼
Today is a simple but powerful reminder that small acts of care—like watering a flower—help our communities bloom. Whether you’re tending a backyard garden, a container on your porch, or a favorite houseplant, your efforts support pollinators, improve our environment, and add beauty to everyday life.
🌱 Not sure what your plants need or have a gardening question? We’re here to help! 🌿
👉 Ask our experts: https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/ask-a-gardening-question/
By taking a few moments today to care for your plants, you’re also helping grow a healthier, greener Milwaukee County.
How are you celebrating ? Share your garden photos with us! 📸

Ask Your Gardening Question Ask a Gardening Question Sponsored by the UW-Madison Division of Extension Horticulture Program Looking for expert advice on a lawn, landscape or gardening issue? Fill out the form below and attach photos showing your garden concern. A Wisconsin Extension Master Gardener or Extension staff will resp...

🌱 Curious about what really happens when we till the soil? 🌱
Join us for a hands-on, engaging workshop where we dig into the science and practice behind tillage! Whether you’re a grower, gardener, or just soil-curious, this FREE session is a great opportunity to learn and connect.
Ready to grow your knowledge? 🌿
👉 Register here: go.wisc.edu/m05978
Bring a friend and come ready to learn—your soil will thank you! 🌾

🍓Pick Strawberries Day!
Celebrate the season with fresh, local strawberries—perfect for healthy snacks and meals. At Extension Milwaukee County, our Nutrition Education programs help families make nutritious choices, while our Urban Agriculture efforts support growing fresh foods right in our communities.
🌱 Eat fresh. Grow local. Stay healthy.
Learn more: https://milwaukee.extension.wisc.edu/

☀️ Happy National from Extension Milwaukee County! ☀️
Today is all about stepping outside, and appreciating the "rays of sunshine" in our community.
As the weather warms up, it is the perfect time to connect with nature right here in Milwaukee County. Whether you are starting your backyard garden, exploring our beautiful local parks, or just taking a quick walk during lunch, getting outdoors is a great way to boost your health and well-being. 🌳