UW–Madison Extension Fond du Lac County is Moving!

The UW–Madison Division of Extension Fond du Lac County office will be relocating from the Fond du Lac County Campus at 400 University Drive to the Fond du Lac County Government Center, 160 S. Macy Street, second floor, effective December 1, 2025. 👉 Please note: Office staff and educators will be working remotely October 27–31 as we move […]

Is Your Child Ready to Stay at Home Alone?

When can I start to let my child stay home alone? How old should my child be? How long can I leave my child home alone? If you’ve been thinking about these questions since the new school year started, you are not alone. Many parents ask these questions when their child seems too old for […]

Beyond Ready: Fond du Lac 4-H Youth Leading in a Changing World

National 4-H Week is the first full week in October, during which millions of youth, parents, volunteers, and alumni across the country celebrate everything 4-H. Area 4-H clubs observed National 4-H Week this year by showcasing the incredible experiences that 4-H offers young people and highlighting the remarkable 4-H youth in our community who work […]

The Junior Master Gardener Field Trip

The Junior Master Gardener (JMG) families went on their annual summer field trip. This year’s trip was to Green Bay to visit Bay Beach’s Wildlife Sanctuary and the Green Bay Botanical Gardens. At Bay Beach’s Wildlife Sanctuary, Naturalists presented on animals native to Wisconsin and the area. JMG families were able to interact with live […]

Cloverbud Day Camp Blasts Off: An Out-of-This-World Adventure

On July 23, twenty-eight eager Cloverbuds embarked on a day filled with cosmic creativity and hands-on learning during our “Out of This World” themed day camp. Guided by two youth leaders, two adult volunteers, and two staff members, campers explored space-themed STEM activities and interstellar art projects that sparked curiosity, fostered teamwork, and encouraged imaginative […]

From Cutting Boards to Confidence: Youth Thrive at 4-H Foodie Camp

Fond du Lac County 4-H’s 2025 Foodie Camp welcomed 11 youth for a three-day culinary journey rooted in experiential learning. The camp, held in June, blended hands-on cooking with lessons in food safety, nutrition, and teamwork—led by a dedicated team of a Youth Leader, Adult Volunteer, 4-H Summer Intern, and 4-H Program Educator. Participants engaged […]

School Meal Appeal

This past school year, the state FoodWIse program partnered with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to improve the school cafeteria environment for elementary school students across the state. They reached out to local Nutrition Educators in Fond du Lac County to partner with specific schools within the Fond du Lac School District.  Melanie […]

Help Your Employees Achieve Their Goals!

Extension’s Financial Wellness at Work program offers a comprehensive suite of free, research-based financial education resources that Fond du Lac County employers can share with their employees. These tools include downloadable flyers, personal finance workbooks, short educational videos, and interactive workshops led by UW-Extension financial educators. Topics range from budgeting and saving to credit management, […]

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