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Extension Racine County is proud to share its 2024 Annual Report. Extension educators had a combined 11,336 educational contacts in the program areas of parent and financial education, 4-H and youth development, horticulture, agriculture, and nutrition education. Extension carries out the Wisconsin Idea that connects people and communities to the university and its resources. Extension […]
Join Extension for Rent Smart. This 2-hour workshop will offer tips for renters to have a successful rental experience. Learn how landlords screen tenants, the application process, what to do when repairs are needed, and how to avoid eviction. Workshops are FREE! All are welcome to attend. Note: You only need to register for one […]
Planning AHEAD Planning AHEAD is an end-of-life planning curriculum for all ages developed by UW–Madison Division of Extension. This 7-session research-based program will help participants understand how to prepare for the end of life for themselves or a loved one, and why it’s important to have a plan in place. Topics include: handling financial changes, […]
Join Extension for a WeCOPE workshop series in January 2026. We know that stress is a part of life. However, we can choose how to respond to stress. In WeCOPE, we learn 11 different skills that you can use in your daily life to deal with life’s stressors. All are welcome to attend!
Racine County is fortunate to have a variety of nonprofit and government agencies providing programs and services to individuals and families. In efforts to increase awareness of these resources, Extension publishes a Racine County Family Resource Directory each fall that can be found on Extension’s web site. The 2025 Racine County Family Resource Directory is […]
Join Extension Racine County for fun and interactive learning events at your local library. Extension will offer programs for young children at four Racine County libraries from June to August. These programs focus on early literacy and learning. All events are free and open to the public.
Planning AHEAD (Racine Public Library) Planning AHEAD is an end-of-life planning curriculum for all ages developed by UW–Madison Division of Extension. This 7-session research-based program will help participants understand how to prepare for the end of life for themselves or a loved one, and why it’s important to have a plan in place. Topics include: […]
“Emotion Coaching” is a workshop for Early Care and Education professionals. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the Ives Grove Auditorium in Sturtevant. The registration fee is $10 and the deadline is April 1. Participants will receive 2.0 Registry Credits. Workshop Description – Children with strong social-emotional skills have greater […]
Planning AHEAD (Oak Park Place) Planning AHEAD is an end-of-life planning curriculum for all ages developed by UW–Madison Division of Extension. This 7-session research-based program will help participants understand how to prepare for the end of life for themselves or a loved one, and why it’s important to have a plan in place. Topics include: […]
Los padres de niños pequeños aprenden estrategias para promover un comportamiento positivo al enseñar habilidades sociales, establecer expectativas y ayudar a los niños a lidiar con sentimientos fuertes. Los programas se dan en la plataforma Zoom de 6:00-7:00 PM Esta es una serie. Cada sesión se basa en el tema de la clase anterior. Por […]
Parents of young children learn strategies to promote positive behavior by teaching social skills, setting expectations, and helping children cope with strong feelings. Programs are on Zoom on the 1st Tuesday of the month from 6:00-7:00 PM This is a series. Each class builds on the topic from the previous class. Please plan to attend […]
