Are you looking for ways to get more involved in your community? Do you have a hobby, skill, or career that you would love to share with youth? Fond du Lac County is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join the growing list of 4-H project leaders. A comprehensive project leader training program is being offered to […]
More than a year ago, a Fond du Lac team presented in Madison at Wisconsin’s very first “Community Health Shark Tank”. The community health shark tank, led by the Wisconsin Community Health Empowerment Fund, brought business leaders and public health leaders together to solve local health issues in ways using approaches from both disciplines. The […]
Join us on MARCH 26, 2025 for a Nonprofit Fund Development Workshop UW-Madison Division of Extension in Fond du Lac County is excited to partner with the Fond du Lac Area Foundation for a Nonprofit Financial Development Workshop on Wednesday, March 26. This workshop is designed to help your nonprofit develop the tools and strategies […]
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 […]
Seven Fond du Lac County youth leaders were part of 40 youth from 8 different counties attending Winter Leadership camp. Over the course of the weekend Extension educators facilitated Leadership Summit- Hike your Leadership Trail from Nebraska Extension. Friday night youth arrived at Camp Spencer Lake in Waupaca. After checking in, youth had the opportunity […]
Empowering Futures: A Flourishing Partnership with 4-H and Roberts Boys and Girls Club of Fond du Lac The Boys and Girls Club Roberts location partnership with 4-H was established in January 2024. Tracy Keifenheim, 4-H Program Educator, worked with Anna Koepsell, Roberts Extension Director, to establish some afterschool club offerings on various topics of interest […]
All of us are members of different communities. When we think of the word community, we probably think of a physical space, such as the place you live or the places you go like a place of worship. However, community can mean so much more than that! Community can also be found from a shared […]
The Berry Drop In Center, a part of Robert E. Berry House, Inc., is a community center designed to provide support and resources for individuals experiencing mental health conditions and/or recovering from substance abuse. The drop-in center has a long history in Fond du Lac County having opened in 2007 under NAMI (National Alliance for […]
Misty Jimenez, 4-H Associate Educator, partnered with the Fond du Lac Boys and Girls Club Roberts location to continue a 4-H Art club within the Boys and Girls Club. Jimenez worked with Anna Koepsell, Robert’s Director, to build out the 6-week Art Club for 3rd-5th grade members. The club had 11 youth members. Jimenez started […]
Christine Birschbach has joined UW Madison Division of Extension in Fond du Lac County as a FoodWise Nutrition Educator. Christine has a bachelor’s degree in health and wellness Management from UW-Stevens Point. She also has a background in Early Childhood Education. Christine is excited to be joining the Extension team and is looking forward to […]
