We teach, learn, lead and serve, connecting people with the University of Wisconsin, and engaging with them in transforming lives and communities.

Welcome to Money Matters

In these online modules, you can learn about your financial strengths, gain new money management skills and build knowledge you can share with others – your kids, your spouse, friends, co-workers, and more. Start with the Financial Strengths module below. Then choose another topic you’d like to learn more about. Just click here to get started . […]

Sept. 29th & Nov. 15th Adult Mental Health First Aid Virtual Classes

Virtual Classes will be held on Wed. Sept. 29th and Mon. Nov. 15th from from 9 am-4 pm. Click here to register: https://bit.ly/2UJyOw2 This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them […]

Starts Sept. 28th: Strengthening Families and Systems: Building Positive Relationships with Children who have Experienced Trauma

8 Session Class from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Tuesdays September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26 and November 2, 9, 16 ONLINE – Join from your Computer, Tablet, or Smartphone. Click to Register: https://qrgo.page.link/F6VAU Through activities and videos, information about trauma and its effects on the brains and bodies of children is shared […]

Raising WI Children on Instagram

UW-Madison Extension’s Family Engagement & Relationships department started an Instagram account called @raisingwichildren as a way to connect more caregivers and families with Extension and with our child development and parenting resources. Visit the page for great parent tips! https://www.instagram.com/raisingwichildren/

Eviction Alternatives for Landlords

The CDC Federal Eviction Moratorium ends on July 31. For landlords, this will allow evictions for non-payment of rent to begin again. However, there are alternatives to eviction that can be mutually beneficial for both tenants and landlords. For a PDF version of this form and to access the links on these pages CLICK HERE.

Renters: What to do when the eviction moratorium ends July 31, 2021

The eviction moratorium ends July 31st. We have some steps you can take to try to prevent eviction. For information on the Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program please see the following website: https://doa.wi.gov/Pages/WERA.aspx. Take a Rent Smart Course: Courses are provided monthly via Zoom. To see upcoming dates/times and to sign up, please visit: https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/rentsmart/rent-smart-online/. […]

Triple P–Teen Positive Parenting Virtual and In-Person Seminars

TEEN Triple P – Join Tracy Henegar, UW-Madison Extension Douglas County Educator for Positive Parenting Program seminar. We provide parents of youth ages 12-16 with a toolbox of strategies to deal with the most common parenting issues we all face, such as how to encourage responsible behavior, improve family relationships, deal with independence or manage […]

Summer Doldrums – Wilted Tomatoes in the Garden

July 2021 Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic Note “Summer Doldrums – Wilted Tomatoes in the Garden” available at https://pddc.wisc.edu/2021/07/19/july-2021-summer-doldrums-wilted-tomatoes-in-the-garden/ Here are the top five reasons that tomatoes can wilt based on samples that I have received in my clinic over the years.

Aging Mastery Program (AMP)-New Classes Added for Aug & Sept.

Are you dreaming of retiring soon? Come learn how to live well in your retirement years. Are you caring for an aging loved one? Come learn how to better support them in this phase of their life. And invite them, too! “The class offering was actually profound for me. I am 70 years old and […]

Strong Bodies Strength Training-New Class Starts Sept. 14th

Join our FoodWIse educators for the Next Strong Bodies Strength Training Class starting Tuesday Sept. 14th. To register: https://go.wisc.edu/745t99 Questions? Contact us at 715-395-1427