Crawford County

The 2012 4-H Speaking and Demonstration Contest will be held February 18, 2012 at the Seneca High School starting at 1:00 p.m.  Sign up today.  Registration dealine is February 3, 2012.  Click on the following links for rules and registration form. 2012 Speaking and Demonstration Contest Entry Form (.doc); 2012 Speaking Contest Rules (.doc); 2012 Demonstration Contest Rules (.doc) [...]

Lego Mindstorms meets on Mondays at Bluff View Intermediate from 3:45-5:30.  The program is open to grades 4-12 and includes a snack.  Lego Mindstorms is program in which youth will learn to build and program Lego robots to complete tasks.  Various competitions will be held throughout the year.  You’ll find additional information and registration forms [...]

Creative Connections After School program is held at Bluff View Intermediate School on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:45-5:30.  The program is open to K-6 grades and includes time for youth to cook, craft, and play.  Additional information and application form here. The program is accepting both students and volunteers at this time. If you need more [...]

Crawford County UW-Extension will be hosting one recertifying session: Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at the Crawford County Highway Department, Seneca, WI. The session will begin at 9:30 am with the test session starting at 1:00 pm.   Those who register to take the test only should be at the site by 1:00 pm.  The fee for certification is [...]

There will be an informational meeting for the StrongWomen™ program on Tuesday, January 10th  from 10-11:00 a.m. at the Blackhawk Apartments in Prairie du Chien.   StrongWomen™ is an evidence-based strength training program developed at Tufts University and proven to be effective in improving bone density, reducing arthritis symptoms and  increasing flexibity, strength and energy level.   While StrongWomen™ [...]

The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation and generous sponsors are proud to provide educational scholarships to outstanding Wisconsin 4-H youth for the 2012-2013 academic school year.  We are pleased to provide these scholarships in order to show our appreciation for 4-H youth accomplishments as a result of their 4-H experiences, and to support their future educational goals.  [...]

The 2012 Crawford County 4-H Drama Festival is scheduled for Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the Prairie du Chien High School Auditorium starting at 9:00 a.m.  To register for the Drama Festival, email, fax or mail your registration to the Extension office by March 28, 2012.  Include the name of your club, the title of [...]

Livestock represent a major source of injury to children, accounting for at least one in five non-fatal injuries to children every year. Youth who show livestock generally spend a great deal of time with their animals, and therefore may be at greater risk of injury. The information here is designed for use by youth who [...]

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2012 4-H Calendar (.pdf)

Tips to avoid winter weight gain Contact: Susan Nitzke, susan.nitzke@ces.uwex.edu, 608-262-1692 or Sonya Lenzendorf, sonya.lenzendorf@ces.uwex.edu. If you’re trying to maintain a healthy weight, holiday parties and cold weather can sabotage your good intentions. However, some thoughtful planning should help you stay on track. “Research shows that many adults gain a pound or two during the [...]

Thanksgiving does wonders for your mind, body, and relationships. And we’re not talking about the holiday.  Giving thanks is a simple but profound act –a practice linked to greater happiness, stronger immune systems, and better sleep, among many other benefits. Check out the Greater Good website from the University of California at Berkley , highlighting research-proven methods for boosting gratitude.  [...]