The week of October 7th – 13th, the Bayfield and Ashland County UW-Extension Offices will be holding workshops and activities that highlight some of the ways that UW-Extension connects the resources and knowledge of the University of Wisconsin to You!
Connecting the U to YOU!
Presented by: UW-Extension Educators in Ashland & Bayfield Counties
(pdfs of posters and booklet at the bottom of the page)
Sunday-October 7 |
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1 – 6:00 pm* ~ Grandview |
Ashland County 4-H Outdoor Adventure Club ~ Youth Rock Climbing at Bob’s Rock* ~ * Pre-registration is required. Open to all local youth in grades 4 and up. ![]() |
Monday-October 8 |
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10 -11:00 am ~ NGLVC
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“How Extension Can Help Local Communities Thrive” – Patrick Robinson, UWEX Associate Dean of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources
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11 am -12:30 pm ~ NGLVC
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Working Effectively with Tribal Nations: Understanding History and Context of Tribal Government” – Judge James Schlender, LCO ~ In celebration of
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1 – 2:30 pm ~ NGLVC
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“Recent Market Turmoil and the Future of Dairy Farming in Ashland/Bayfield Counties” – Mark Stephenson, Director of Dairy Policy Analysis at UW-Madison![]() |
All Day ~ Mellen Elementary
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“FoodWIse Nutrition Education”
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6 pm ~ Ashland County Courthouse | “Ashland County 4-H Parent / Leader Organization Meeting and Recruitment plus Annual Record Book Check” ![]() |
6 – 7:30 pm ~ NGLVC
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“Renewable Energy: Updates and Next Steps” – CheqBay Renewables, Xcel Energy, Bayfield Electric, Next Energy Solutions – |
6 – 8 pm* ~ Cable Community Farm
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“Gardening in the North” * – Matt Cogger – This will be an evening session that covers the basics of growing a vegetable garden in Northern Wisconsin. *Pre-registration is required. Register online. |
Tuesday, October 9th |
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9:30 – 11 am ~ Bad River Health and Wellness Center*
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1 – 2 pm ~ Online or In-Person*
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“Parents Connect: Kids’ Feelings-Tantrums, Sadness & More” * Pre-registration is required ~ For Parents of kids ages 3 -10 years old ![]() |
All Day~ Butternut & Glidden Schools
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FoodWIse Nutrition Education ![]() |
6 – 7 pm ~ Online or In-Person*
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“Parents Connect: Kids’ Feelings-Tantrums, Sadness & More” *Pre-registration is required ~ For Parents of kids ages 3 -10 years old |
6 – 7:30 om ~ NGLVC Auditorium
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“Kids & Screen Time: What Can Parents Do?” ~ For Parents of kids ages 11 and up “A recent Pew Research study indicates that 65% of parents worry to some extent that their teens spend too much screen time and one-third of the parents say it worries them a lot.” Have you noticed an increase in the amount of time both youth and adults dedicate to various screen technologies? Did you know that social media is designed to create a dependence on its use? Join UW Extension Youth Development Educators, Doug Liphart and Ian Meeker and Ashland High School Alternative Education teacher, Dan Kovach, to learn about what current |
6 – 8 pm ~ NGLVC
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“Microplastics in our Great Lakes” – A Wisconsin Master Naturalist Program – Presenters: Dr. Lorena Rios, UW- Superior; Deanna Erickson, Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve; Hayley Bahr, National Park Service
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Wednesday, October 10th
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All Day ~ 10/10 & 10/11 by appointment Call 715-373-6104 x 2 Or on your own Online | Check Your Credit Report” Online – Did you know that employers, insurance companies and many others can view your credit report? Would you like to see what’s in your own report? Meet by phone or video conference with a trained financial coach who can guide you through the process step-by-step. Learn: – Who can see your credit report , -Why it’s important to check your report , -What problems to look for , -Steps you can take to make corrections or improve your credit |
10:30-11 am ~ South Shore School
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“Bayfield County 4-H Ambassadors presentations”
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12:45-1:15 pm ~ Iron River Elementary
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“Bayfield County 4-H Ambassadors presentations” |
1 – 2:30 pm ~ NGLVC*
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“Communicating Across Generations”, Mary Pardee From the Silent Generation to Generation Z, never before in our nation’s history have people from so many different generations been in the workforce at the same time. Each generation brings diverse perspectives, values, needs, and expectations to the workplace. As a result, individuals, employers, and organizations are presented with intriguing challenges and opportunities. Those who can communicate effectively across generations have much to gain, including increased quality of performance, increased job satisfaction, and dynamic teams that can blend and build on different working styles. *Registration is Required-Register online. |
1 – 3 pm ~ Red Cliff, WI Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility
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“Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility Tours” – Greg Fischer and staff![]() |
2 – 2:30 pm ~ Drummond School
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“Bayfield County 4-H Ambassadors presentations”![]() |
6 – 7:30 pm ~ WITC
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“Demystifying Post Secondary Education: How to find the right Academic and Financial Fit” – moderated by College Admissions Consultant, Jim Miller
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Thursday, October 11 |
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9 am – 12 Noon ~ Ashland County Courthouse*$ |
“Successful Co-Parenting” * Pre-registration and $ payment required |
All Day ~ 10/10 & 10/11 by appointment Call 715-373-6104 x 2 Or on your own Online |
Did you know that employers, insurance companies and many others can view your credit report? Would you like to see what’s in your own report? Meet by phone or video conference with a trained financial coach who can guide you through the process step-by-step. Learn: – Who can see your credit report , -Why it’s important to check your report , -What problems to look for , -Steps you can take to make corrections or improve your credit |
All Day~ Bayfield School
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1:00 – 2:30 pm ~New Chequamegon Clinic, Ashland,*
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2:30- 3:45 pm ~ NGLVC
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“Exploring Creative Housing Options for Seniors: The Village Movement, Co-Housing & Senior Housing Co-ops!” – Join us as we begin to explore creative solutions that communities across Wisconsin are employing to address the housing needs of an aging population. Special Guest, Travis Johnson of the Minneapolis- Seniors interested in exploring creative grassroots options are encouraged to attend, as well as local leaders, developers, and professionals with an interest regional housing issues. |
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm ~ NGLVC
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“Rethinking Aging: Embracing Change” with Dr. Kristin Litzelman, UW-Extension State Specialist in Family and Financial Well-being in Middle and Later Life Join Dr. Kristin Litzelman, UW-Extension Specialist for Family & Financial Well-Being in Middle & Later Life as she discusses common reactions to losing independence and how rethinking aging can help us plan for the future. |
6 – 7:30 pm ~ NGLVC
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“Is Your Well Well? Exploring Groundwater Quality in Wisconsin” ![]() |
6:30 pm ~ NGLVC ~ Auditorium
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Ashland & Bayfield County Master Gardeners presents: “Mushrooms Wild & Cultivated“ with Tavis Lynch
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Friday, October 12 |
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5 – 6:30 pm ~ Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute, Northland College
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“Happy Hour Chat—What’s the Future of Local Food?” Join us for a casual happy hour of updates and conversation. Hear from regional local food colleagues about current projects, and ideas for the future. What’s next for local food in the Chequamegon Bay Region?![]() |
Saturday, October 13 |
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Noon to 1:00 pm ~ ETH
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Hazelnuts in Northern Wisconsin: A Potential New Crop – Jason Fischbach, UW-Extension Food and Energy Woody Crops Specialist
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1 – 2:30 pm ~ ETH
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“Growing Fast Trees: For Landowners That Can’t Wait” – Jason Fischbach, UW-Extension Food and Energy Woody Crops Specialist. The best time to plant trees is 20 years ago, ![]() |
3 – 4:30 pm ~ Benoit Community Center
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“Hay Buying Workshop” – Matt Cogger, UW-Extension Horticulture Educator
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Extension Week Poster (pdf, 1 pg, 373KB)
Extension Week Kick Off Day (pdf, 1 pg, 143KB)
Extension Week Ag programming (pdf, 2 pgs, 980KB)
Aging in the Northland: Issues & Ideas (pdf, 1 pg, 293 KB)
Extension Week Booklet Pdf, 12 pgs, 461KB)
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