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Chippewa County

Extension Chippewa County Programs

4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills.

If it happens on a farm or in a field, the Extension Institute of Agriculture works with you to achieve better results.

Working with community organizations and local governments.

Providing a source of researched, quality information families, relationships & finance.

Providing nutrition education to advance health eating habits and active lifestyles for families with limited incomes.

Covering everything from soil to trees, water quality to plant health, and every insect in between.

Invasives

The week of February 23rd is National Invasive Species Awareness Week. This past gardening season, I had several questions about two invasive critters that plagued gardeners: 1. Jumping Worms – Jumping worms are invasive earthworms first confirmed in Wisconsin in 2013. They feed on organic matter, such as leaf litter and mulch, and within the […]

Gardening for Future Generations

Gardening for Future Generations

As we move forward into a new planting season, there are several steps gardeners can take to make their gardens more sustainable. The definition of sustainable landscaping can vary but generally speaking, it means to use resources in a way that will meet our needs today while preserving environmental health and resources for future generations. […]

Pawsitive Choices: Dog Safety for Kids

Chippewa County 4‑H is partnering with emBARK in Eau Claire for a special session on February 14 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Participants will explore dog safety, canine body language, and respectful ways to interact with pets. The workshop will be led by Heather Mishefske, behavior consultant and dog trainer. This program is open to […]

OUR OFFICE

Extension Chippewa County

711 N. Bridge Street, Rm 013
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

Phone

715-726-7950
711 for Wisconsin Relay

Hours

Monday – Thursday
7:30am – 4:30pm
Friday
7:30am – 11:30am

The office is closed on all major holidays.

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