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 […]
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 […]
(This newsletter first appeared in the Racine Journal Times on June 26, 2016.) UW-Extension Strengthens Racine County Families Racine County UW-Extension, in partnership with Focus on Community and Starbuck Middle School recently offered the Strengthening Families Program to Racine families. This nationally recognized, evidenced-based program has been shown to be effective in preventing alcohol and […]
Racine County UW-Extension is hiring an Early Learning & Family Outreach Coordinator (VISTA Position) Description: Racine County University of Wisconsin Extension’s purpose is to teach, learn, lead and serve, connecting people to University of Wisconsin, and engaging them in transforming lives and communities. UW-Extension responds to local needs through education and partnerships that […]
Parents and children are invited to attend a “Community Book and Block Party”. The event will be held on Wednesday, May 4 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Burlington Public Library (166 E. Jefferson Street). Come and play with the blocks, learn how books and blocks can be used to foster early learning skills […]
Racine County UW-Extension’s Community Newsletter appears in the Racine Journal Times on a quarterly basis. Spring 2016 Community Newsletter Topics: Master Gardener Volunteer – Plant Health Advisors Gardening Workshops Farm Financial Management workshops for women Child Support and Family Court FAQ workshop 4-H Woodworking Project Serves Area Children
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 […]
Racine County UW-Extension is accepting applications for two summer intern positions. Applications are due by March 21, 2016 for both positions; and applicants must be college students enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution for the summer or fall of 2016. Family Living Summer Internship – The intern will work on a variety of projects including […]
UW-Extension supports the use of the food safety resources and research-tested recipes in home food preservation. To learn more about these resources, please see the document Food Safety Preservation Resources Sheet.
Strengthening Families Program to be held at Starbuck Middle School Parents and youth, ages 10 to 14 years old, are invited to participate in the Strengthening Families 10-14 workshop series that will begin on February 16, 2016. Strengthening Families is a family-focused program for youth ages 10 to 14 years old and their parents. Parents […]
Each fall, Racine County UW-Extension along with the United Way of Racine County and Family Preservation West co-host the annual Racine County Networking Breakfasts. The purpose of the Networking Breakfasts is to increase the knowledge of community resources and to improve communication among child, youth and family serving organizations in Racine County. Two breakfasts were […]
