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Need your pressure canner tested for the upcoming food preservation season? Pressure Canner testing is available Monday through Thursday during office hours. Please call ahead to schedule a time. There is no charge to have your canner tested. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 715-726-7950.
Hollyhocks are a classic flower. While they aren’t as common in gardens today, they can often still be found growing alongside older homes and on established farmsteads throughout the Midwest.In recent years, though, there has been a renewed interest in growing hollyhocks, which makes me happy – I’ve long been a fan. As a child, […]
Cloverbuds! You are invited to our monthly meeting on April 13 from 5:30-7:00pm in Room 003 of the Courthouse. We will practice mock judging interviews and get ready for the fair while parents meet with the 4-H educator to learn how to register and ask questions.
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 […]
Ready to take control of your money without giving up the things you love? Join us for Wants & Wallets: A Money Smart Book Read at the Chippewa Falls Public Library! Together we’ll discuss the book Buy What You Love Without Going Broke: Transform Your Spending and Get More of What Money Can’t Buy and […]
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 […]
A traditional favorite, Easter lilies are often given as gifts or used in decorative displays during the weeks leading up to Easter. Throughout history their beautiful, white trumpet-shaped flowers have been a symbol of joy, hope and life. As spring approaches, Easter lilies become widely available. Growers carefully time their blooms to coincide with Easter. […]
