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Chippewa County 4-H is embarking on an exciting new adventure! Youth in grades 5–8 (as of October 2025) are invited to travel with us to eastern Wisconsin, exploring destinations in Green Bay, Door County, and beyond. This hands-on travel experience gives youth the opportunity to DISCOVER Wisconsin’s history, culture, and unique places while learning and […]
🌱 Ready to grow your own vegetables? Join us for Beginning Gardening, a beginner-friendly class designed to help you get started with confidence! Learn the basics of gardening, including the difference between cool- and warm-season crops, which vegetables to start from seed, and how to prepare your garden for success. Whether you’re brand new or […]
Saturday, May 21:00-2:30pmCasper Park – Chippewa Falls Rugby 101 Kids Edition: Join us on Saturday May 2, from 1:00–2:30 PM for a fun and energetic youth rugby program at Casper Park in Chippewa Falls! Designed for kids ages 8–12, this engaging session introduces the fundamentals of rugby through age-appropriate games and activities that build skills […]
Bloomer Community Garden – Accepting Applications! Mayo Clinic Health System — Chippewa Valley in Bloomer and Extension Chippewa County offer community garden plots along Duncan Road in Bloomer. Plots are available for individuals, households, or organizations. Application: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:fc226b33-c243-43e1-b402-68c6a20b53a8 Garden Rules:https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:3e350ac1-fd9f-4139-905f-1eb592cb9892
Save the Date! We’re popping up in parks around the community with our friends at the Chippewa Falls Public Library. Hope to see you there! Pop-Up in the Parks Schedule:6/11 – LC Stanley Park (Terril & Dwight St.)6/18 – Alexander McBean (Marshall St. & Grand Ave.)7/13 – Ball & Knight (Loffler Court – West Hill)7/20 […]
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 […]
We are excited to announce that 2026 Summer Camp Registration is now open for Chippewa County 4‑H youth and families. 4‑H Overnight Base Camp June 22–25, 2026 • WFU Kamp Kenwood Campers may arrive beginning at 3:45 PM on June 22. The program concludes by 4:00 PM on June 25. This year’s theme, “Adventure Awaits,” […]
💧 Protecting Our Water Starts with Local Knowledge 💧 The Chippewa Valley Healthy Water Summit is a one-day event dedicated to strengthening water quality across our communities through education, research, and practical solutions. Participants will hear from UW–Madison experts, Extension educators, and local partners on current water challenges and strategies that make a difference locally. […]
🌾📈 Is Your Farm Ready for What’s Next? 📈🌾 Markets shift, input costs fluctuate, and big-picture decisions don’t wait. Checking Your Farm Pulse in Today’s Markets is designed to help farm families and agricultural professionals navigate those choices with confidence. Join us for practical conversations around business planning, enterprise budgeting, and contracts—featuring insights from women […]
💜 Planning AHEAD: A 3-Session Course on End-of-Life Planning Have you thought about putting your plans in place to make things easier for your loved ones? Planning AHEAD is designed to guide you through important end-of-life decisions in a supportive and practical way. This free, three-session course will cover topics including:✔️ Getting Started✔️ Handling Financial […]
Summer Academy is the Positive Youth Development Institute’s signature career, leadership, & college readiness conference hosted at UW-Madison. The event focuses on preparing young people (grades 8-11) for higher education in a way that complements formal education prep programs. Summer Academy offers an immersive college experience; participants will experience life in a residence hall, explore […]
Hello Chippewa County 4-H Families! We’re thrilled to welcome Emma Bruder to the Chippewa County 4-H Positive Youth Development programming team! Emma is serving in the Wisconsin 4-H AmeriCorps role with Chippewa County through August 2026. In this role, they will focus on expanding our reach to new, more diverse audiences by building capacity within […]
