University of Wisconsin-Madison
From the Facebook of: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Found throughout Wisconsin, the striped skunk, like this one spotted in Dunn County, is well-known for its black fur with white stripes and the strong musk it sprays as a defense. Weighing an average of 4 to 6 pounds, this mammal is primarily nocturnal, like most […]
From the Facebook of: United Cooperative June is Dairy Month — the perfect time to support and honor our hardworking dairy farmers and enjoy the fresh, wholesome products they provide every day! Looking for a fun way to celebrate? Find a Dairy Breakfast near you! These family-friendly events are a great way to enjoy hearty […]
From the Facebook of: ReadyWisconsin STORM ANXIETY– If you suffer from storm anxiety, YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Many who’ve experienced extreme or traumatic weather events can suffer from storm anxiety. ReadyWisconsin shares storm information not to feed your anxiety, but to encourage preparedness. As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, take some time to learn […]
What is Extension? Do you offer classes? Are they free? Is there someone to answer my questions? Can you test the lid on my pressure canner? What’s wrong with my tree? You’ve come to the right place! Extension in Action is a NEW monthly newsletter to update you on current class offerings and tidbits of […]
Happy New Year! Check out this month’s Ag Update!
From the Facebook of: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Happy Amphibian Week! To celebrate, we’re sharing some facts about the American toad. Wisconsin has 12 species of frogs, and while not all frogs are toads, all toads are frogs. They’re not slimy or even slippery – these critters spend more time on land and travel […]
From the Facebook of: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources It’s Forest Appreciation Week in Wisconsin (April 21-25), Earth Day is tomorrow and Arbor Day is Friday. That means we’ve got a lot of reasons to celebrate! We want to kick off this exciting week by highlighting the importance of Wisconsin’s rural and urban forests and […]
From the Facebook of: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Young cottontail rabbits may be some of spring’s cutest new arrivals, but their best chance for survival is in the wild. Please don’t pick them up or move them from their nest. When people encounter a nest of baby cottontail rabbits, called kits, and don’t see […]
