If you or your employees purchase, mix, or apply “Restricted Use” pesticides on property you own or operate in Wisconsin, you MUST be certified to do so. Certification is valid for 5 years. Applicators whose certification is expiring or first time applicators can register for a training or self-study test session. 2017 Racine/Kenosha Private Pesticide […]
The Master Gardener project at Real Racine (Convention and Visitors Center in Sturtevant) has been awarded a 2016 Racine Beautification Award from Racine in Bloom! A group of dedicated Master Gardeners have established gardens at the center not only to enhance the surroundings but to educate the public on gardening. This group was commended for […]
Offered by Kenosha, Racine and Walworth Counties UW Extension This 24-hour program meets the requirements of Wisconsin Act 455, which requires youth under the age of 16 to hold a certificate of training in order to operate a tractor or self-propelled implement of husbandry on a public road. It also meets the child labor requirements […]
Parents of 4 to 7 year olds – Register for Raising a Thinking Child Has your child ever experienced any of the following behaviors? Temper tantrums Impatience or interrupting Not listening Difficulty making or keeping friends If so, Raising a Thinking Child workshop may be just right for you! This evidence-based workshop series will help you […]
Staff who work for child, youth, and family serving organizations are invited to attend the annual Racine County networking breakfasts. Attendees will have the opportunity to share information about their programs and market their organizations through table displays. A free copy of the 2015 Family Resource Directory will be available for all attendees at the event. […]
The October-November-December 2015 Early Learning Series Calendar is now available. Early care and education providers, parents, and caregivers are invited to attend workshops. The Early Learning Series is a part of the Racine County Touchpoints Project that is funded by the United Way of Racine County. In order to view the calendar, please see the […]
Ties to the Land is a quarterly newsletter in collaboration with UW-Extension, Kenosha and Racine Counties Land Conservation, Kenosha, Racine and Milwaukee Counties Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service. Read the spring issue of Ties to the Land: April-June 2015
The Kenosha and Racine Counties Recycle Guide website for residential and commercial sectors is now available at kenosharacinerecycles.org Features of the website include a searchable database for many hazardous waste products that can be recycled through municipal and private sector recycling firms servicing the two counties. As a ‘one stop shop’ website for all recycling […]
We teach, learn, lead and serve, connecting people with the University of Wisconsin and engaging them in transforming lives and communities. Did you know: The Racine County Board partnered with UW-Extension to create the Youth In Governance Program which launched in 2014. Nutrition educators made 14,725 teaching contacts in Racine County with the report highlighting […]
UW Colleges and UW-Extension Chancellor Ray Cross honors Case New Holland Racine Training Center in Racine The Case New Holland Racine Training Center in Racine is the recipient of the 2012 Chancellor’s Friend and Advocate Award from the University of Wisconsin Colleges and University of Wisconsin-Extension. UW Colleges and UW-Extension Chancellor Ray Cross presented the […]
