Join us for a festive Holiday Baking Workshop with Ron, Becky, and Jenny from the Howard Wheaton 4-H Club! Youth participants will make a variety of holiday treats, including cookies, quick breads, fudge, and candy. The event will take place on Saturday, December 13, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Chippewa Falls Middle School, […]
Robotics Day is BACK! Students in grades 5–8 from Chippewa, Dunn, and Eau Claire counties are invited to UW–Stout for a hands-on robotics adventure! Participants will tour the Fab Lab, build and program robots, and compete in exciting challenges—all while exploring mechanical engineering and computer science. When: December 6, 9:45am-2pm Location: UW–Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Building […]
Winter Leadership Camp February 20-21, 2026 Location: Camp Nawakwa, 25336 County Hwy E, Cornell, WI 54732 Come explore leadership with us, February 20–21, 2026, at Camp Nawakwa for an exciting overnight leadership experience designed for youth in grades 7 and up. This year’s theme, “The Game of Life,” will guide participants through engaging, hands-on sessions […]
Calling all Wisconsin farmers, agronomists, & students! Join us Dec 2–4 for the Badger Crops & Soils Update—regional in-person sessions in Eau Claire, Monroe & Appleton, plus a virtual option. Get the latest agronomy research, CCA credits, and on-farm solutions. Early-bird registration ends Nov 10. Sign up today! go.wisc.edu/BCU2025
Camp Counselor Applications Are Now Open! Are you in 8th grade or above and ready to lead? We’re looking for enthusiastic, responsible, and dedicated individuals who love working with youth and want to help create an unforgettable camp experience. Important Dates: All Counselors: Reminder for Selected Camp Counselors: As a camp counselor, you are expected […]
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 […]
🌾 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. 📅 Friday, November 14, 2025🕤 Healthcare: 9:30 – 11:00 AM🕛 Childcare: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Class locations available in: Learn how to budget healthcare […]
· The name pumpkin comes from the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’. · Scientifically speaking, pumpkins are fruits (they contain seeds) but when it comes to cooking, they are often referred to as vegetables. · Giant pumpkins can be grown for competitions, with some weighing over 1000 pounds! · Pumpkin plants feature both male […]
Is your farm’s future on your mind? The “Cultivating Your Farm’s Future” virtual workshop series is designed to help farm families like yours start their succession plans. Whether you’re the owner wondering how to transfer to the next generation, or the next generation with questions about your future role, multiple farm/family members are encouraged to […]
💪 Stay strong this fall with Virtual StrongBodies!Join us for an evidence-based strength training program designed to improve muscle, bone health, balance, and flexibility. 📅 October 7 – December 18, 2025🕘 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 9:00 – 10:15 AM📍 Online via Zoom👉 Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/en2v26 Questions? Contact Jen Whitty at jennifer.whitty@wisc.edu
Whenever I find myself at a farmers’ market, I am always struck by the boisterous hum of voices as vendors and shoppers alike are busy having conversations and sharing laughs. This is a common scene at farmers’ markets in our area. Farmers’ markets give customers a chance to meet the people who grow the food […]
A wonderful thing about the community garden I garden in is that together with vegetables, garden plots are often peppered with an assortment of flowers. As I wandered through the gardens the other day, I couldn’t help but notice how alive it was with the movement and sounds of insects. One insect in particular caught […]
