Extension Dunn County

09/04/2026

09/01/2026

⏳ Only ONE WEEK left to register!

Are you wondering how to best prepare for the end of life for yourself or a loved one? Join Planning Ahead, a 7-session virtual program offered by Extension-HDRI! 👴🧓
Learn how to better prepare and plan ahead for the end of life, including advance directives, financial changes, estate planning, and more.

📅 September 10–October 22, 2026
⏰ Thursdays, 11 a.m.–Noon
💻 Virtual on ZOOM
💰 $30 – Program materials included!

❗ Space is limited and registration is required - https://go.wisc.edu/0kfbj7
Registration closes September 2 — register today!

09/01/2026

🌱 Can you grow healthy, profitable crops with less fertilizer?

Come see local trials at the Red Cedar Demonstration Farm and learn how farmers are testing ways to use less fertilizer while protecting soil and water.

📅 September 24 | 9:30–11:30 a.m.
📍 Red Cedar Demonstration Farm, Menomonie (640 Stokke Parkway)

Learn, ask questions, and see the trials in action! 🚜🌾

08/26/2026

Want a chance to work with a pretty amazing team? Join the Extension Eau Claire County team!

We are hiring! Check out the Eau Claire County 4-H Educator position and share with your friends! https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/eau-claire-county-4-h-program-educator-altoona-wisconsin-united-states

08/26/2026

🌽 Corn Silage Dry Down Day 🌽

Bring 4 corn stalks ready for chopping and have them tested for moisture and dry matter. You'll receive same-day results to help make informed harvest timing decisions.

📅 September 2, 2026
⏰ 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
📍 A&J Agronomy, N503 Freedom St., Fall Creek, WI 54742

We look forward to seeing you there!

08/25/2026

📆 One week before the “Managing Phone-Free Learning” webinar starts!

Teachers and instructional staff: Ready to create a more focused, phone-free learning environment?
Join the Managing Phone-Free Learning webinar and gain practical, evidence-based strategies to help students succeed under new school phone policies.

You'll learn how to:
📖 Set clear classroom expectations
📲 Help students adjust to phone-free learning
🎯 Increase student focus and engagement
🗣️ Respond to phone use with confidence
🏫 Build consistent classroom routines

Managing Phone-Free Learning
🗓️ Monday, August 31, 2026
⏰ 5:30–6:00 p.m.
💲 Cost: $5

🔗 Save your spot today before it's gone: go.wisc.edu/j2yq27

🙌 Don’t wait, secure your spot and gain practical tips to build a phone-controlled classroom!

08/21/2026

🌷Registration closes Monday! Don't miss your chance to join Foundations in Gardening! 🌷

“Foundations in Gardening” is a 14-week online course designed for gardeners of all skill levels to learn at their own pace. The course teaches practical gardening skills along with easy-to-understand explanations behind why and how they work.
This course is only offered once per year, so don’t miss out! Register now at go.wisc.edu/9v9t76 See less

❗Last chance — register today❗

“Foundations in Gardening” is a 14-week online course designed for gardeners of all skill levels to learn at their own pace. The course teaches practical gardening skills along with easy-to-understand explanations behind why and how they work.

This course is only offered once per year, so don’t miss out! Register now at go.wisc.edu/9v9t76

08/20/2026

Parents and caregivers of children ages 0–12—this one’s for you! Free of charge, attend from your own home over Zoom. Learn about Raising Resilient Children, Helping Children Develop Healthy Screentime Habits, Dealing with Disobedience, and Hassle‑Free Mealtimes. Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/qytja0

08/19/2026

Are you entering into a new romantic relationship? Assess your relationship readiness and learn tips to help your children adjust to new relationships.

Join us for a FREE Resilient Co-Parenting class at 12:00 OR 7:00 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 3, led by UW–Madison Division of Extension.

💻 Register now at go.wisc.edu/132w5f

🗓️ Can’t make it this time? We meet on the first Thursday of every month to explore a topic to help parents and caregivers who are raising children together while living apart.