100 Years and going strong in Washington County!
Congratulations to our “neighbors” in Washington County for their 100 Years in Extension! Join us in celebrating with them!
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2017 Annual Report
The 2017 Fond du Lac County UW-Extension Annual Report is now published. Last year our educators made a lot of great connections and adminstered some impactful classes. We invite you to check out our report and see for yourself the value of the Extension team in Fond du Lac County. Click Here to view the […]
RADON IS SPOOKY
Radon doesn’t rattle chains or say, “Boo!” But it is the leading cause of lung cancer among people who have never smoked. Radon is a naturally-occurring, invisible radioactive gas which can be controlled in any home. The only way to know the radon level is to measure. Do it yourself or hire a professional. About […]
Well Water User Survey Update
More than 400 area residents have completed a survey about well water and more are needed. “I’m proud to say we have amazed the researchers helping us in River Falls with the tremendous participation of area residents so far,” says Diana Hammer Tscheschlok, Community, Natural Resource, and Economic Development Educator with the University of Wisconsin-Extension, […]
Entrepreneurship Educator Joins UW-Extension Fond du Lac County
Mike Winkler has recently joined UW-Extension Fond du Lac County as an Entrepreneurship Educator. His work will be centered on teaching Going Solo workshops for community members interested in starting their own businesses, honing their basic business skills, and exploring the idea that “everyone is an entrepreneur.” Of special emphasis will be service to traditionally […]
Dip Into Lakes Videos
Videos from the Dip Into Lakes seminar series are now available online at the links below or on DVD. A DVD can be purchased for $5 (cash or check) by contacting the UW-Extension. Getting to Know Lakes by Chad Cook, UW-Extension Natural Resources Educator Winnebago Natural History by Art Techlow, WDNR Winnebago System Fisheries Biologist […]
New Recycling Guidelines
Earlier this month, the City of Fond du Lac & Fond du Lac County Energy Communications Team learned about updates in recycling processes from Waste Management. Much about recycling has changed in recent years due to improved technology and increased demand for recycled materials. For example, plastic water bottle caps CAN be recycled now as […]
Latino Family Group Interviews
The most recent census recorded a 123% increase in the Latino population in Fond du Lac County between 2000 and 2010. In an effort to learn more about these newcomers, Fond du Lac County held five structured conversations with about 50 Latino residents in the winter of 2012. The results are presented in this Latino […]
Teens can have a fun summer and still remain safe
Summer can be a special time for teens filled with camp, vacations, heady romance, summer jobs, boredom and lots of free time. For parents, however, summer vacation presents unique concerns that differ from those of the routine school year – how to manage ALL that free time and feel confident your teen is safe, while trying to maintain your own regular work […]
Safe Home Food Preservation
There is nothing quite like home-canned tomatoes or crisp family-favorite dill pickles. Preserving food from your garden or farmers market is not only rewarding but can make for easy and delicious family meals later on. For information on preserving food safely go to: http://www.foodsafety.wisc.edu To ensure that food is properly and safely canned, make […]
