WOOD COUNTY 4-H CENTENNIAL
Help us celebrate and honor 100 years of 4-H in Wood County by giving back to our communities through a special blood drive.

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SCIENCE DOWN BY THE RIVER
Join us for this family event!
Saturday, October 23rd
11:00am-3:00pm

We teach, learn, lead and serve, connecting people with the University of Wisconsin, and engaging with them in transforming lives and communities.

Wood County 4-H Centennial Celebration

Wood County 4-H is celebrating 100 years! In honor of the centennial, we are asking for your help to give back to our communities with a special pair of blood drives. Tuesday, October 5th 9:30am – 2:30pm River Block Auditorium | 111 W. Jackson Street | Wisconsin Rapids Sign up for an appointment at: bit.ly/4HDay1 […]

Encouraging Financial Conversations

Designed for case managers, social workers and other frontline workers, Encouraging Financial Conversations will help participants learn how to address important financial topics with their clients. Register today at https://bit.ly/2Tf5xZd

Rent Smart

Find out how to make renting an enjoyable experience.

Aging Mastery Program

Build your own personal playbook for aging well. Register today!

Pressure Canner Testing

Your Extension Wood County office offers FREE pressure canning testing for dial gauge canners. To learn more about the types of canners, click here.
Call 715-421-8437 or email familyliving@co.wood.wi.us to schedule your appointment!

Mental Health First Aid Trainings

Extension is holding a number of FREE Mental Health First Aid Trainings in the upcoming months. Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This training will give you the skills you need to reach out an provide initial support to someone […]

Heart of the Farm – Women in Agriculture Summer ‘Coffee Chats’ Series begins in June 2021

University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension’s Heart of the Farm-Women in Agriculture program will start it’s summer online ‘Coffee Chats’ series on Monday June 14th at 10 a.m. ‘Coffee Chats’ will be held on the 2nd Monday of each month (10 a.m. – 11 a.m.) through August 2021 and again from November 2021-March 2022. The Heart […]

Wood County Rural Economic Development Plan

Over the last year and a half, Community Development Educator, Nancy Turyk, worked with Wood County staff and supervisors along with numerous county organizations and individuals to develop Wood County’s first-ever Economic Development Plan. After unanimous approval by the Wood County Board in early April, the Economic Development Plan will now act as a guiding […]

National Volunteer Week – Thank a Volunteer

Marathon and Wood County 4-H programs want to recognize our outstanding 4-H leaders and need your help! Give your 4-H leader volunteer a shout out either through a photo, video, or share a message.

2021 Growing Friends Community Garden Application

If you are interested in a garden plot at the Growing Friends Community Garden, please see the application linked below. 2021 Growing Friends Community Garden Application Rules and Regulations Hold Harmless Agreement Send completed application, Hold Harmless Agreement, and signed rules agreement to: Community Garden First Congregational Church 311 2nd Street South Wisconsin Rapids, WI […]