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Calling young builders, inventors, and creators in grades K-2! Enter Creation Kingdom, where imagination rules and creativity comes to life. Design your own cardboard kingdom, build castles and communities with LEGO bricks, and transform your ideas into amazing creations. Whether you’re a master builder or simply love to create, this hands-on event is your chance […]
🌿 The Garden Hour is back! 🌿 Join us Saturday, July 18, from 10:00–11:00 a.m. at the Chippewa Falls Community Garden for a hands-on session on Pests & Diseases in the Garden! Take a guided walk through the garden, learn to identify common pests and plant diseases, and discover simple ways to keep your plants […]
Calling all 4-H members in grades 3–8! Step into a magical world filled with fairies, dragons, and unicorns at our Fairy Tale Magic Day Camp! Spend the day unleashing your creativity, making magical crafts, playing fun games, and creating memories with fellow 4-H members. Whether you dream of building fairy homes, crafting dragon puppets, or […]
The other day I watched a hummingbird hover outside the living room window. He flew up and down, backwards and then off like a shot out of view. Our visitor was the ruby-throated hummingbird. It is easy to recognize. The male has an emerald, green back, a white breast and, of course, a ruby-red throat. […]
Having trouble remembering where the car keys are? Grab a sprig of rosemary. It has a reputation for improving memory. Like most herbs, this Mediterranean native has a rich history in folklore. In the Middle Ages rosemary was used to protect against evil spirits. If placed beneath your pillow, it would ward off bad dreams. […]
With cattle prices at record highs, margins remain tight, and good management is critical to successful cattle finishing. Join UW-Madison Extension Regional Educators and Specialists for a workshop addressing timely topics, including a chute-side discussion, feed and silage management, feedlot facilities, and handling. The twilight field day will be hosted by the Jensen Family, E3677 […]
Event Title: Dig-In To Dino Dirt CupsDate & Time: July 15, 2026 from 3-4pmLocation: Bloomer Public Library (1519 17th Ave, Bloomer, WI 54724) Join us at the Bloomer Public Library on July 15 from 3:00–4:00 PM for Dig-In to Dino Dirt Cups, a fun, hands-on program designed for kids! Participants will create their own edible […]
Each spring and summer, the United States typically experiences a multistate outbreak of salmonellosis associated with exposure to backyard poultry (BYP). Since March 1, 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has linked 17 salmonellosis cases among Wisconsin residents to this year’s backyard poultry multistate outbreak. Backyard poultry, like chickens and ducks, can […]
As of early April of 2026, commercial nitrogen (N) fertilizer prices have increased by approximately 30% since the fall of 2025. Fortunately, there are management choices farmers can make to provide efficient use of N inputs and minimize negative financial impacts of this sudden price increase. 1. Identify a cost-effective N rate University of Wisconsin […]
Thank You, 4‑H Volunteers! As Volunteer Appreciation Week comes to an end, Jordan and the entire Chippewa County 4‑H staff want to pause and say a heartfelt thank you to the incredible volunteers who help make our 4‑H program shine brighter every day. 4‑H would not be possible without the time, talent, and care of […]
This summer, we’re partnering with our friends at the Chippewa Falls Public Library to bring fun, hands-on programming to parks throughout Chippewa Falls! Youth in 4K through 13th grade are welcome to attend. Children should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All programs are offered in collaboration with the Chippewa Falls Public Library. Pop-Up […]
🌾 Hidden Challenges on the Farm 🌾Join us for two free, 90-minute interactive workshops focused on key issues farmers face — Healthcare While Farming and Child Care While Farming. đź“… Friday, November 14, 2025🕤 Healthcare: 9:30 – 11:00 AMđź•› Childcare: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM đź“Ť Class locations available in: Learn how to budget healthcare […]
