UWEX 4-H Youth Development organized a “Power-Up with STEM” event on Saturday, November 7th, 2015 at MATC Walker Square. About 56 students, grades 5-8, came from all over Milwaukee to engage in workshops and booths designed to spark interests in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. All of the students that came were new to the […]
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The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors held the final public meeting to hear feedback on the proposed 2016 budget Monday, November 2nd at the Mitchell Park Domes. Over 250 Milwaukee residents attended the meeting, and a variety of concerns were discussed including: parks, health and human services, public safety, transit and other social services. Stephanie […]
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Our new parking lot is completed and our main entrance is open again. Thank you for your patience during our construction.
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Our Urban Garden Rental Office is closed for the remainder of 2015. Phone calls and email inquiries will continue to be monitored during normal business hours.
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Milwaukee County Extension has created a 4-H SySTEMatics program, bringing STEM programs into different schools around the area. This video shows some of the activities that take place during their time in Milwaukee schools. Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development is intimately tied with teaching kids valuable tools for their lives and an integral part of the […]
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A unique garden is evolving on Milwaukee’s south side. The Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center’s Native Wellness Garden boasts a variety of heritage plants, both food and medicinal. It also includes a heritage orchard with an Oneida apple tree, a Milwaukee apple tree, chokeberry and hazelnut trees plus fruits such as blueberries and strawberries. […]
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This is a very important pest that has just been discovered in Milwaukee and Ozaukee Counties. Within 2-3 years of infestation…..
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Capitol Connections 2015 was a huge success! On April 30th, 45 Milwaukee County residents (including Supervisor Jason Haas – not pictured) met with their state legislators to discuss the value of Milwaukee County UW-Extension programs. Our supporters included clients, friends, volunteers, 4-H members, colleagues and community partners. Over 350 supporters of UW Extension from across […]
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