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Stop and Visit Our New Office

We are OFFICIALLY open to the public at our new location. While the Waupaca County Courthouse is remodeling we will be located at 111 W North Water Street, New London, WI 54961. Please feel free to stop by and say hi or give our main line a call with any questions. 715-258-6230.

“Growing Caregiving Skills” Resource Fair

Resource Fair for Seniors and CaregiversWhen: Friday, May 16th, 2025Time: 10am-2pmRegister by May 5th, 2025- 920-289-1303

Waupaca County Master Gardener Scholarship

The Waupaca County Master Gardener Scholarship is available to (1) anyone whois a Waupaca County high school senior or (2) a Waupaca County student who iscurrently attending an institution of higher learning. The scholarship recipientmust be pursuing a degree or associate degree relating to Master Gardenercoursework, including horticulture, landscaping, entomology, soils, forestry,or related fields. For […]

Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference

Save the date flyer for the 2025 Wisconsin Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference – Community Economic Development in Wisconsin Rapids. Register using the link

2025 Waupaca County Association for Home and Community Education Scholarship

Waupaca County Association for Home and Community Education will be awarding two $1,000 scholarships this year to Waupaca County graduating seniors.Applications and references must be postmarked no later than April 11, 2025. These scholarships will be given to students currently attending a Waupaca County high schooland pursuing a degree from any college in the University […]

Wisconsin Towns Association 2025 Scholarship Program

The Wisconsin Towns Association, Rural Mutual Insurance Company, and Scott Construction, Inc. will be rewarding $7,000 in scholarships to high school seniors graduating in 2025 from either a public or private high school in Wisconsin that plan to enroll in a Wisconsin public or private college or a university in 2025. The winners are determined […]

4-H Open House at the Waupaca Library

Do you want to learn more about 4-H? Do you have questions and want to talk to youth and adults involved in the program? Here is the perfect opportunity coming up at the Waupaca Area Public Library, 107 S. Main Street, Waupaca on Saturday, January 11 from 10:00a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Come anytime between 10 and noon […]

STRONG PEOPLE- STRONG BODIES

Countywide Cloverbud Workshop

Join us for a night of fall fun on Monday, October 28, 2024. This free Countywide Cloverbud Workshop will be held at the Manawa City Hall from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Please register ahead of event for youth in grades K-2 at https://bit.ly/2024CloverbudWorkshop

Waupaca County 4-H Pumpkin, Sunflower, Watermelon, and Poster Contest

Saturday, October 12th at Weyauwega City Park. Judging begins at 1 p.m. Contest details can be found here.

National 4-H Week is October 6-12, 2024

Celebrate your 4-H spirit during National 4-H Week! Find more about 4-H here: 4-H & Youth – Extension Waupaca County (wisc.edu)

Social Joinery: Build Community, Spark Change

Looking to make a real difference in your community? Social Joinery is your chance to connect with others, share your ideas, and help shape the future of your community. This exclusive event combines dinner, a powerful documentary, and a live visual artist capturing the conversation in real-time—something you won’t want to miss! What is Social […]

Waupaca County 4-H Booth at the Farmers Market

Join us from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Waupaca Farmers Market and 3:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the Clintonville Farmers Market for some fun and information on what 4-H is all about.

Two new faces join the Extension Waupaca County Office

Alicia Utke has joined the Extension Waupaca County team as the Human Development and Relationships Educator. She has a strong foundation in family life education and extensive experience in community engagement. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Family Life Education and a minor in Psychology from UW-Stevens Point. Alicia has served as the Human […]

Waupaca Co. Master Gardeners Plant Sale – June 2nd at Weyauwega Fairgrounds

The 2024 Waupaca County Master Gardeners Plant Sale will be held on Sunday, June 2, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Weyauwega Fairgrounds Education Building on South Street in Weyauwega.

4-H Summer Camp

Ready for some summer fun? Iowa, Portage, and Waupaca Counties are hosting 4-H Summer Camp for grades 3-8. This will take place June 25-27, 2024, at Upham Woods in Wisconsin Dells. Please scan the QR code or https://v2.4honline.com to register!

County Officials Workshops

THIS ONE-DAY WORKSHOP is a unique opportunity for both newly elected county government officials and veterans of the county board to learn from experienced educators about best practices and avoiding the pitfalls of governance.

Spring 2024 Broadband Regional Workshops

Join us for these 1-day workshops, held in nine locations throughout the state.

Getting Ready for BEAD Funding: Permitting, Engagement, and Learning from Experience

Extension Waupaca County Welcomes New Full-Time Community Development Educator, Amy Ebert!

Amy Ebert is a familiar face for Extension Waupaca County, but in a new full-time position as the Community Development Educator. Let’s get to know more about Amy! Over the past year I’ve had the privilege of serving as the part-time Community Development Educator in the Waupaca County Extension office, where I have enjoyed building […]