UW-Madison Extension Douglas County

08/27/2026

🎥 The thing no one tells you about being a father is…
Hear what Otis Harris, Jr. opinion on this question:
👨Otis Harris, Jr.
👔Title: Principal Consultant, at PushedN2Destiny Consulting LLC
💬His presentation entitled: When the Court Date Ends, Fatherhood Continues.
Save your seat for the 2026 Fathers in Focus Conference on October 10 at Madison College Truax Campus! Connect, learn, and be inspired alongside fathers, mentors, coaches, and advocates who are committed to creating brighter futures for children and families 🧑‍🧑‍🧒
🔗Click to register: go.wisc.edu/fathers
Don't miss it—we'll see you there!

08/27/2026

Looking for support in end of life planning? This is the class for you! Plan ahead so your relatives have everything they need when for you, or to help a relative with their planning. Sign up today for this great class!

Are you wondering how to best prepare for the end of life for yourself or a loved one? This is the program for you!

👴🧓Planning Ahead program is coming back again this year offered by Extension-HDRI! This 7-session virtual program is here to help you or your loved one better prepare and plan ahead for the end of life. The program covers everything from advance directives and handling financial changes to estate planning, along with the resources you need to make better end-of-life decisions.

Join us on:
📅September 10- October 22, 2026
⏰Thursdays, 11 a.m. - Noon
💻Held virtually on ZOOM
💰Registration Fee: $30 - Program materials included!

❗️Registration is required and space is limited. Follow the link and join us today!

🔗https://go.wisc.edu/0kfbj7
Registration closes September 2!

08/27/2026

NWCSA's Food Pantry Hours have changed.
Now Open:
Tuesdays 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursdays 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Any questions, please call NWCSA Main Office at:
715-392-5127
1118 Tower Ave.
Superior, WI

NWCSA's Food Pantry Hours have changed.

Now Open:
Tuesdays 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursdays 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Any questions, please call NWCSA Main Office at:
715-392-5127

08/27/2026

Are you entering into a new romantic relationship? Assess your relationship readiness and learn tips to help your children adjust to new relationships.

Join us for a FREE Resilient Co-Parenting class at 12:00 OR 7:00 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 3, led by UW–Madison Division of Extension.

💻 Register now at go.wisc.edu/132w5f

🗓️ Can’t make it this time? We meet on the first Thursday of every month to explore a topic to help parents and caregivers who are raising children together while living apart.

08/24/2026

Have a food preservation question?
Wisconsin residents can now call the AnswerLine, provided through a partnership between UW–Madison Extension and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, for trusted, research-based help with canning, freezing, drying, and more. Staffed by trained Extension professionals, the service offers reliable guidance you can count on.
Learn more: go.wisc.edu/AnswerLine

08/24/2026

Join us for a virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid class on Wednesday, September 30. This is a powerful opportunity to build the skills our communities urgently need. This course is designed specifically for adults who regularly interact with youth and want to better understand how to identify, support, and respond to mental health concerns in adolescents. Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to recognize signs of mental health or substance‑use challenges, respond with confidence, and connect someone to appropriate support. It’s practical, evidence‑based, and immediately useful in both professional and everyday settings.
The cost of this class is $50.
A flyer with dates and times is attached. You can register by using This Link: http://go.wisc.edu/6nw4h7

08/17/2026

Have a food preservation question?
Wisconsin residents can now call the AnswerLine, provided through a partnership between UW–Madison Extension and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, for trusted, research-based help with canning, freezing, drying, and more. Staffed by trained Extension professionals, the service offers reliable guidance you can count on.
📞 1-866-540-4636
Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 to 4:00 pm or email [email protected]
Learn more: go.wisc.edu/AnswerLine

08/13/2026

Under Wisconsin Act 42, schools are now required to have policies about student cell phone use during the school day. In response, UW-Madison Division of Extension is offering the Wisconsin School Phone Bans Webinar Series, a three-part series designed to support school leaders, educators, and families as they navigate student cell phone policies. This series will share practical tools, research-informed guidance, and realistic strategies for supporting students at school and at home. Visit the website to learn more and register for one or more classes. https://parenting.extension.wisc.edu/2026/07/14/from-policy-to-practice-wisconsin-school-phone-bans/

08/10/2026

Have a food preservation question?
📞 1-866-540-4636
Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 to 4:00 pm
or email [email protected]
Learn more: go.wisc.edu/AnswerLine

08/07/2026

Looking for awards and scholarship trip information for your 4-H'er? See below...Deadline has been extended to Sept. 8 due to Labor Day.

TRIP AWARDS Dear 4-H members and families,  We’re reaching the end of another 4-H year and I hope you’ve had a great one! Here is the information for the 4-H member awards, new this year, 4-H Project Awards are open to youth in 5th grade this fall. The 4-H Member Awards and Scholarships applica...