From the Facebook of: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources The 2025 American Birding Association Bird of the Year is…the common loon! Wisconsin’s summer loon population is nearly 4,000 adults, most of whom reside in the northern part of the state. However, you probably won’t see them at this time of the year, as loons travel […]
From the Wisconsin DNR Forestry Newsletter: https://forestrynews.blogs.govdelivery.com/2025/01/08/impacts-of-winter-weather-on-trees/ By Michael Hillstrom, DNR Forest Health Specialist, FitchburgMichael.Hillstrom@wisconsin.gov Winter damage can significantly impact the health of trees. Keeping trees healthy through the fall is important for reducing winter stress. In dry falls, like the one Wisconsin experienced in 2024, you can help trees go into winter healthy by […]
From the Facebook of: ReadyWisconsin As cold temperatures settle in, learn about the signs and symptoms of frostbite and hypothermia. Frostbite: Numb, gray-yellow or waxy skin Hypothermia: Shivering, exhaustion, and confusion
From the Facebook of: Dodge County Public Health Below is a list of warming shelters in Dodge County. Stay warm!
Open to ALL youth: Are you ready to accept the challenge of creating a low-voltage electronic circuit? We’re going to use conductive tape, a battery, LEDs, and paper to learn about electrical circuits! Get ready to learn and have fun through this hands-on introduction to electric circuits. This distance learning program will allow participants, grades […]
Happy New Year! Check out this month’s Ag Update!
Check out these fun activities open to ALL youth: The Science of the Chocolate Chip Cookie What’s your ultimate favorite chocolate chip cookie? Do you prefer your cookie to be soft or are you a crispy cookie person? Do you prefer thick or thin cookies? There are so many variables or science to making the perfect […]
Have a kid helping around farm equipment? Check out Tractor Safety! The course prepares youth to safely operate tractors of 20 horse-power or greater, and covers the following topics: Learn More on the State Page: https://farms.extension.wisc.edu/programs/youth-tractor-safety/youth-tractor-safety-courses/#startpage Watertown Sign Up: https://madisoncollege.edu/academics/professional-continuing-education/watertown
