Extension Iron County

03/18/2026

Mark your calendars!

Mark your calendars! 💻📱📺🖨️
The next FREE E-Recycling Collection Event is happening Saturday, June 13. Now is the perfect time to dig out those old gadgets and prep for drop-off.

Open to all Iron County area residents with two convenient locations in Hurley and Mercer.

For more information check out the flyer below or visit our website: https://www.co.iron.wi.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/66

03/18/2026

Have you ever noticed that some years your peas sprout early, while other years they take much longer? This happens because plants and insects don’t follow a calendar—they follow the weather.

In gardening, we often look for indicator plants (common, easy-to-recognize plants that signal a change in the season by blooming or budding) to tell us when to look for certain pests. Indicator plants are a key component of phenology and can be useful to target the most susceptible life stages of the pest. However, indicator plants aren’t always reliable. You may not have the right plant growing nearby, or the plant may not bloom at the exact moment a specific pest becomes a problem.

That is where degree days come in.
Check out Wisconsin Horticulture - Extension's Degree Days vs. Phenology article: https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/degree-day-calculation/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=article

03/17/2026

Just a reminder that the Iron County Wisconsin 4-H program is still looking for someone to fill their camp cook position! Check out the post below for more information.

03/17/2026

Iron County residents do you bring your loved ones to medical appointments or help local elderly to appointments? Volunteer as little or as much as you can to help, paid mileage and sense of meaning in the community. Scan the QR code to apply today!

03/16/2026

Wisconsin woke up to a serious March snow event — and our Ag Weather Outlook for Wisconsin report is here to help you make sense of it.

👉 Read and subscribe: go.wisc.edu/AgWoW

These monthly, Wisconsin‑specific reports break down what the weather means for your fields, soil conditions, and early‑season planning. Each update includes:
📍Locally relevant forecasts
📊 Interactive links to explore the data
🌱 Management strategies to help guide decisions

Want updates delivered straight to your inbox?
Subscribe to get future weather outlooks emailed to you each month. Never miss a report, especially as field season ramps up.

Show us your snow pics!
Add your photos in the comments — we love seeing what today looks like across the state!

03/16/2026

Join Wisconsin Agriculture - Extension Water Quality Program for tomorrow’s webinar from noon-1:00p.m. on the Impacts of Cereal Rye as a Cover Crop Depending on Farm Goals.

Using cereal rye as a cover crop can be beneficial for many aspects, like impacts on water quality, soil health, and w**d management. These speakers will share data that compares cover crop seeding rate to find what rate is needed for these benefits. The speakers will also discuss impacts to consider at different seedings rates, like nitrogen management.

Speakers: Rodrigo Werle, UW–Madison Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, Francisco Arriaga, UW–Madison Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, and Matt Ruark, UW–Madison Professor and Extension Specialist and Discovery Farms Co-Faculty Advisor

Register now: go.wisc.edu/agwaterwebinars.

03/16/2026

03/15/2026

Wisconsin Horticulture - Extension’s March 2026 Ask Your Gardening Question LIVE takes place this Wednesday, March 18 at 1:30 pm! Grow your gardening confidence with advise from the experts!🌱

Register here: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YGLDYarXTQmWYXcXuHl7_g #/registration

03/11/2026

Join UW Madison-Division of Extension Community Economic Development for a hands-on, immersive conference designed to strengthen rural Wisconsin’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Bringing together local leaders, business owners, and innovators, this event explores new ways to grow and sustain thriving local economies.

Set in beautiful Green Lake—a picturesque lakeside community known for its crystal-clear waters, historic charm, and welcoming small-town atmosphere—this conference offers an inspiring environment that blends creativity, collaboration, and rejuvenation.

Attendees will experience engaging presentations, practical insights, and technical programming, all focused on helping rural communities build strong foundations where entrepreneurs and small businesses can thrive. Stay tuned for speaker and session details!

Registration required! For more information visit: https://economicdevelopment.extension.wisc.edu/cec26/

The full agenda for Wisconsin's 3rd CEC Conference is officially live!
📅 May 13-15, 2026
📍 Green Lake, WI
Get ready for engaging sessions, practical insights, and waves of inspiration 🌟

For the full agenda follow the link below:
http://go.wisc.edu/cec

03/11/2026

Mark your calendars and set your reminders for the Iron County Wisconsin 4-H 2026 camp registration dates. These spots fill up fast, so you'll want to be ready when the links go live! Check out the post below for more details!

03/11/2026

Bareroot trees are dormant trees that are dug in the autumn, stored without soil around their roots over the winter, shipped to garden centers, nurseries or municipalities in the spring. They are typically planted directly in ground before the bud “break” (aka, open) in spring or after the leaf fall during mid- to late-autumn in Wisconsin.
For more information, check out Wisconsin Horticulture - Extension's Planting Bareroot Trees in Home Landscapes here: https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/planting-bareroot-trees/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=article

03/09/2026

Early Care and Education Workshops Emotion Regulation in Action: Science-Based Strategies for Early Childhood About We are proud to offer in-person continuing education workshops designed specifically for Wisconsin early childhood professionals such as childcare providers and administrators. In 2026...