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Flood Relief Information

Free Water Test Kits Available for Residents impacted by Floods. Please contact Waupaca County Department of Health for more information at 715-258-6323 A Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) will open April 28-30 to connect residents impacted by flooding with the support they need. Get help with housing, food, cleanup guidance, mental health support, and more – […]

**** UPDATE – Our office is now open. Thank you for your patience.

Due to the flooding and evacuation orders in the city of New London, the Extension Waupaca County Office is closed. We will post an update when the office reopens. Staff can be reached at 715-258-6230. Please follow our website or the Extension Waupaca County Facebook page for updates. Stay safe!

Fund Development Webinar

Become a more confident nonprofit leader who can connect more authentically with your donors and make funding decisions that serve your mission for the long term. You will join other nonprofit leaders in a supportive cohort setting, using conversation, reflection, and practical tools to make sense of where you are now, identify realistic next steps, […]

Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference

If you’re working to strengthen a rural community, you need new ideas, practical tools, and peers who understand the challenges and possibilities of building local entrepreneurial ecosystems. The purpose of the Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) Conference is to give rural economic developers, leaders, and entrepreneurs the perspective, skills, and relationships that make this work more effective and […]

How does artificial intelligence impact local government and how could it be used responsibly?

How does artificial intelligence impact local government and how could it be used responsibly? You can register now for one of four AI forums being held across the state from UW–Madison Extension that are designed specifically for government leaders and employees to gain practical uses of generative AI in their work. AI Forums will be held […]

Recruiting, Retaining & Managing Volunteers

February 4, 2026 – March 4, 2026 Make the Most of Your Community’s Goodwill: Running a Successful Volunteer Program Nonprofits throughout Wisconsin rely on volunteers both to expand their offerings and to stretch their resources. Organizations that recognize the unique nature of volunteers and make strategic use of them expand their capacity and multiply their […]

Wisconsin Towns Association 2026 Scholarship Program

Wisconsin Towns Association, in partnership with Scott Construction, Inc., and Rural Mutual Insurance Company, is excited to announce the 2026 WTA Scholarship Contest. We invite Wisconsin’s graduating high school seniors to participate by innovatively writing an essay answering this year’s question for a chance to win one of ten $1,000 scholarships. The essay should address […]

Starting Your Nonprofit

Before deciding to become a nonprofit, think about whether this is the best way to reach your group’s goals. Consider what organizations already exist in your community and how much time and energy your group can realistically put into running a nonprofit. It can help to write down and answer questions like: There are times […]

SNAP-ED/ FoodWIse Important Update

Important update: The congressional budget reconciliation bill signed into law on July 4, 2025 ends federal SNAP-Ed funding effective September 30, 2025. For more than 30 years, UW–Madison Extension has provided local nutrition education across Wisconsin through the federal SNAP-Ed grant program. Working with schools, food pantries, farmers markets, and community centers, FoodWIse has taught practical, evidence-based skills in […]

4-H Enrollment is open for the 2025-26 4-H Year!

4-H Online Enrollment is open for youth and adults to go in and enroll for the 2025-26 4-H year! https://4honline.com/ There are 17 4-H Clubs around the county for youth in 5K – one year after high school to join. Remember the NEW adult leader enrollment deadline of November 1 (and training / background check […]

Nonprofit Board Educational Materials

Governance and Board Roles Board Operations and Meetings Ethics, Accountability and Risk Management Financial Oversight and Fundraising Leadership Transitions and Succession Planning Strategic Planning and Organizational Development

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.

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 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!