“HAZELNUTS: For Growing and Eating” ~ A virtual presentation via Zoom on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 6:30 pm ~ Presented by Jason Fischbach, Hazelnut Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension.

Advance Registration is Required.  https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUlcu6sqzgvGtyLXNXJvf1uIDH4wqJU0Drp 

April 22-Hazelnuts  (PDF, 1 pg, 325KB)

“From Bees to Butterflies: How to Attract Pollinators to your Home Garden with Cyndy Dalzall” via Zoom. Must pre-register.

With declining populations of healthy pollinators for our gardens and crops, we must look at what pollinators we can attract and how to make our local landscapes more appealing. You will learn how to integrate native plants and design your gardens to build natural, healthy habitats. Cyndy will demonstrate projects she has designed in Bayfield and Madeline Island.

Preregistration is required 

March 11, 2021-Attracting Pollinators (PDF,1pg,4MB)

2-11-2021 The Unsung Heroes of Nature
We may feel a bit squeamish about bugs, bats, worms, snakes, fungi and bacteria; but these and other misunderstood critters play essential roles in our ecosystems and gardens.

Join naturalist, author and advocate for the underdogs, Emily Stone, to learn about their positive contributions to the web of life. Emily Stone is the Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum. Her award-winning Natural Connections column has been compiled into two books, the  second of which recently won an Excellence in Craft Award

Preregistration is required:   

Feb 11 2021 – Unsung Heroes of Nature (PDF, 1 pg, 784 KB)

Travels through Italy – Gardens & Agriculture with Robin Trinko-Russell ~ A virtual presentation January 14, 2021 at 6:30 pm.

Zoom pre-registration is required: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0kcu2pqDooHNGQwxj759yTVxBLv4vqQ4my

From the Italian Lake District to the Ligurian Coast, Tuscany, the Dolomites, and the Veneto; discover the diverse landscapes, culture, arts and history of Italy’s northern regions. The 2019 trip provided opportunities to relate to local food, agriculture and gardens. Learn all about Italy!
Jan 2021-Italy (PDF,1 pg,1MB)

Zoom pre-registration is required: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0kcu2pqDooHNGQwxj759yTVxBLv4vqQ4my

WI Division of Extension Master Gardener Program  Find information on gardening and on Being a Master Gardener.

Extension Bayfield & Ashland Counties has not scheduled the WI Master Gardener General Training Course for 2021.

Achieving Master Gardener Certification requires attending all the training sessions, passing the final exam and completing 24 hours of volunteer service within one year of completing the training course. Class dates to be be announced at a later time.

For more information contact Sarah DeGraff, Ag/Hort Extension Educator at 715-373-3293 sarah.degraff@wisc.edu 

This Online Reporting System (ORS) is here to help you get registered and to count your hours.

Master Gardener Online Reporting System (ORS)

Master Gardener State Reports from Bayfield County  

    Master Gardener State Reports from Ashland County     

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