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Powerful Tooks for Caregivers

A FREE 6 week evidence-based workshop that can help caregivers: Reduce stressImprove self-confidenceMake tough decisionsSet goals and problem solveCommunicate effectively with family, doctors and paid caregivers. The workshop is held every Tuesday January 14th- February 18th, 12:30pm-2pm.

Parenting & Family Relationship Classes

Multiple classes available during the months of December, January and February. Check them out below

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 […]

FEED Summit

UW-Madison Division of Extension Community Food Systems Program is partnering with the North Central Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) and the Milwaukee Food Council to organize a 2-day summit for Wisconsin food and farming entrepreneurs!The 2024 FEED Summit will be held in-person on October 28-29, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Register by September 15 to access the early […]

Wisconsin Nonprofits Connect to Learn

Supporting, learning, and growing together is one way nonprofit changemakers can boost their ability to make an impact. Wisconsin Nonprofits Connect to Learn provides you with opportunities to advance your skills while connecting and learning from your peers. The program covers content that is important to nonprofit leaders while centering the formation of a peer network […]

Powerful Tools For Caregivers

Trauma Informed Caregiving

Planning AHEAD for the end of this life

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 […]