New opportunity for students to share their voices! The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), the Medical College of Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service (WIPPS) Research Partners are providing Wisconsin youth an opportunity to share thoughts, concerns, and insights on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students. WIPPS Research […]
Congratulations to Team ValleyFamily, winners of the 2020 Fall Fun Scavenger Hunt sponsored by the Forest County Extension Well-Connected Communities Grant in partnership with the Forest County CAN! Coalition. A total of nine teams completed the scavenger hunt with 600+ points: Magnifient Montgomerys Misst16 NashvilleFam3 Nuthals Fam The Durangos ValleyFamily Metonga Gang Zombie Chasers Packard […]
Forest County Youth Ambassadors, a youth leadership group of Forest County Extension, is inviting families to participate in a Fall Fun Scavenger hunt beginning Sunday, October 4th and ending Sunday, October 25th. The scavenger hunt, sponsored by the Forest County Coalition on Activity and Nutrition, highlights eight different areas in Forest County where individuals and/or […]
People begin the study of family history for many different reasons. Some people are interested in the facts found within a family tree, while others want to create connection between generations. For family history researcher Michelle Gobert, her interest began with a question about a long-lost family member. Twenty years later, Michelle has not only […]
Important Update: 09/16/2020 @ 11:30 am Unfortunately due to dramatically increasing Covid cases in Forest and adjoining counties, we have decided to cancel the event. We realize that the likelihood of actually pushing the virus around at an event like this is very low, but just do not want to have any possibility of making […]
Are you, or do you know someone, who is a parent passionate about their community school? If so, the Wisconsin DPI is currently recruiting parents and guardians to serve on the State Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Council. DPI is hoping to recruit parents and guardians across the state who represent the rich diversity of the students […]
During times of disease outbreak, preventing the accidental spread of a virus protects everyone. All of us can help to prevent the spread by sewing cloth face coverings. The service-learning activity plan from Wisconsin 4-H includes guidance for adults and youth in safe and supportive service learning; step-by-step instructions with photos for how to make […]
When our lives are turned upside down, a to-do list can bring a sense of calm and control. University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension Specialists and Educators have created Stay at Home Tips on topics ranging from parenting a teen grieving with the loss of school activities, to connecting with isolated family and friends. “Many of us are struggling […]
On March 19th, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin awarded 72 Broadband Expansion grants for $24,000,000, including a grant to Forest County in the amount of $939,200. According to the PSC website the Forest County project will build and equip 17 wireless transmission tower sites in Forest County. The project will also build an 11-mile […]
Many of us are finding ourselves at home and looking for ways to relieve some stress. One way for both adults and children to spend some time mindfully, is to color. Research has shown that participating in a daily coloring activity lowers levels of anxiety and depression. Let’s challenge each other to a Friday Fun […]
