Join the Forest County Fall Fun Scavenger Hunt

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 […]

Family History class to be offered during Family History Month

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 […]

Extension Stay at Home Tips

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 […]

Preparing Child for Self Care with Home Alone

Did you know that UW-Extension offers a free, online self-paced program for children and their caregivers are they prepare to stay home alone? Twelve short videos are available for  both parents and their children who are getting ready to stay home alone.  Parents and children should watch the videos together and use the short activities after each video to […]

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