Submitted by Steven Watson, Forest County Digital Navigator Keeping yourself safe online can be tough as an adult. Toss an impulsive and curious child in the mix with just enough computer skills to get into trouble and things get down right chaotic! It can seem impossible to fight this digital battle on multiple fronts, from […]

Submitted by Steven Watson, Forest County Digital Navigator We’ve come a long way since the days of screeching modems and slow dial up downloads. Sure it might have been annoying waiting for a page to load or setting up a long download to run overnight but that was our world and we lived with it. […]

Submitted by Michelle GobertForest County Master Gardener Volunteer For many of us our interest in gardening started when a parent or grandparent shared their interest with you as a child.  Summer gardening offers numerous benefits to youth and is a great way to get kids to try new fruits and vegetables and the sustainable practices […]

Submitted by: Terri Kolb        Health and Well-Being Educator       University of Wisconsin Madison-Division of Extension Forest and Oneida       Feeding young kids can be tough – refusing to eat new foods and other picky eating habits are common at this age. Childhood is a critical period for developing eating behaviors and habits that last into adulthood. Early eating habits […]

Submitted by: Terri Kolb, UW-Extension FoodWIse  In the United States food waste is a big concern. Wasted food is the largest solid waste component going to landfills. According to Feeding America, 25-40% of food grown, processed, and transported in the US will never be eaten. Foods that end up in landfills create a harmful gas […]

Submitted by Michelle Gobert, Forest County Master Garden Volunteer If you heat your home with wood or have a wood fireplace, you might have a bucket of wood ash nearby and are wondering what use it can be in the home garden. Wood ash can be a valuable addition to soils, when used appropriately. You […]

Submitted by Michelle Gobert, Positive Youth Development Educator Financial education, or personal finance classes, give youth the knowledge and skills they need to make informed financial decisions, develop sound financial habits, and manage money effectively.  When utilized properly, these life skills can help young adults finance their education, purchase a home or vehicle, and provide […]