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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Nonprofits across Wisconsin are doing critical work every day to build communities where everyone can thrive, but fundraising can feel like an obstacle for many organizations and leaders. Gain the expert insights and tools you need to effectively navigate the intricacies of fundraising in 2025. Join Extension’s expert educators for hands-on training tailored to the […]
It is alarming and surprising to know that many children do not know where their food comes from. If asked, they may answer with “the grocery store.” Farm to ECE (or Early Childcare Education) programs play a vital role in promoting food literacy, supporting local agriculture, and teaching young children and their families to appreciate […]
As the school year winds down, 4-H is gearing up for an exciting summer filled with hands-on learning and personal growth. June brings a variety of enriching opportunities, including the annual Foods Revue, Cloverbud & Foodie Day Camps, dairy judging practices, Area Animal Science Days, and engaging project meetings. Each experience allows youth to develop […]
The Arc of Fond du Lac provides support and resources for individuals with varying physical and cognitive disabilities. They serve all populations, including youth, adults, and caregivers. They have multiple housing units where residents live. They also have a main center with drop-in (respite care) and day and evening program classes. The center is a […]
Extension’s Rent Smart focuses on the knowledge and skills essential for a successful renting experience. It challenges participants to know and understand their rights and responsibilities as a tenant, as well as know and understand the rights and responsibilities of their landlord. Emphasis is on forming a strong partnership between the tenant and landlord. Establishing […]
Nonprofits across Fond du Lac County are doing the critical work every day to build communities where everyone can thrive, but they are not immune from economic uncertainties. Like so many of us who live and work here, these organizations are being asked to do so much more with less. As uncertainty about federal funding […]
Welcoming a new baby can be a big adjustment. Want quick tips and tricks grounded in research? Look no further. Just in Time Parenting now offers one-page newsletters for parents and caregivers with newborns to 4-month-old babies. You can read or listen to the audio recordings for each newsletter. The newsletters are available to read […]
