Adult Mental Health First Aid Training

Mental Health First Aid for Adults teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care, if necessary. In this highly interactive workshop, participants use scenarios to put the 5-step action […]

StrongBodies Virtual Strength Training Classes April 2-May 23, 2024

Join us for the StrongBodies Program!StrongBodies has been shown to increase strength, muscle mass, and bone density. Classes are held twice weekly and include progressive resistance training, balancetraining, and flexibility exercises. Free Virtual StrongBodies Class Dates: April 2-May 23, 2024Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 am-10:15 amTo register online: https://go.wisc.edu/9e2x84

Planning Ahead

What is Planning AHEAD? Planning AHEAD is an end-of-life planning curriculum for all ages developed by UW–Madison Division of Extension faculty and staff. 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. […]

WeCOPE

Thursdays, March 7-April 11, 202411:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. WeCOPE is an interactive 6-week program that meets via Zoom once a week. This class helps adults cope with life stress. WeCOPE has been shown to reduce stress and depression, increase positive affect, and improve health behaviors. Managing life’s challenges in healthy ways allows participants to take […]

Covering Wisconsin

Information About Badgercare Plus and Medicaid Renewal Covering Wisconsin (https://coveringwi.org/) is a federally certified, state-licensed navigator agency.  We are a program of Extension at the University of Wisconsin- Madison. Our mission is to connect Wisconsin residents with health insurance coverage and other programs to support their health. For more information, please visit their website or […]

Focus On Fathers

We know that fathers play a critical role in a child’s healthy growth and development. The father-child or father figure-child connection is so important in building a strong foundation in language, critical thinking, physical skills sets, social–emotional learning, and more! Let’s celebrate and equip our Fathers!Join our Community of fathers offering support, encouragement and a […]

2023 Virtual Nutrient Management Training for Farmers

The Nutrient and Pest Management Program (University of Wisconsin-Madison) is offering a virtual training for farmers interested in writing their own nutrient management plans. This training provides both the basics of nutrient management and an introduction to SnapPlus. The same training will be offered on 5 different dates: January 9 (Monday) February 7 (Tuesday) February 28 (Tuesday) […]

Preserve it Fresh, Preserve It Safe

Making Sweet Spreads and Canning with Fruit Here is the May/June Issue of the Preserve it Fresh, Preserve It Safe Newsletter with timely information about canning food and tips on preserving strawberries. For a PDF of this newsletter, CLICK HERE

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