Walworth County UW-Extension
Walworth County University of Wisconsin Extension staff work in partnership with people in county, state, federal, and tribal governments; community organizations; volunteers; businesses; and industry. With faculty in every county and on University of Wisconsin campuses, Cooperative Extension gives Wisconsin citizens quick and convenient access to University research and knowledge.
UW-Extension “extends the knowledge of the University of Wisconsin to people where they live and work.”
Please visit our program area pages by utilizing the drop-down menu on the yellow toolbar.
 In 2012, UW Cooperative Extension will celebrate100 years of service to Wisconsin residents, communities, and businesses. |
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Program Area Highlights |
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4H Youth Development |
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| Newsclip: December 2011 – January 2012 | |
| 2012 4-H Calendar Posted (12/21/2011) | |
| NEW (12/21/2011) | |
| Tack Sale Flier - Market Steer Identification Plans for 2012 WSF - Steer Identification Request Form for 2012 WSF 2012 WSF Performance Animal Identification Sites – January 2012 Rabbit Project Meeting Notice – December Poultry Postcard 2012 Scale Models Project Meeting Dates Flier – 2012 Goat Project Calendar |
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Agriculture |
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| 2011 Walworth County Barn Quilt Page Live | |
Community, Natural Resources & Economic Development |
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 November – December 2011 State-wide UW Extension Local Government Programs |
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| 2011 – 2012 Local Land Use Planning and Zoning Programs Flier All programs are held via online teleconference. See flier for complete details. |
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| 2011 – 2012 Current Issues Affecting Local Government Officials Flier All programs are held via online teleconference. See flier for complete details. |
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| WEDA Governor’s Conference on Economic Development February 8-10, Monona Terrace, Madison WI |
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| Extreme Government Makeover Workshop Sponsored by the Local Government Institute of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Center on Performance Excellence February 9, 2012, Alliant Energy Center, Madison WI |
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| Jefferson/Walworth Bike Forum: Economic & Health Impacts Trek HQ, 801 West Madison Street, Waterloo, WI 6:15pm Tour of Trek 7:00pm Program |
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| Wisconsin Bike Summit February 21, 2012, Madison WI The Bike Federation of Wisconsin’s 4th Annual Wisconsin Bicycle Summit will bring together more than 500 bike enthusiasts from every corner of the state to stand in support of making every ride we take in Wisconsin safe, enjoyable, and fun. |
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| Fall 2011 WI Department of Revenue Economic Outlook Available |
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| Summer 2011 WI Department of Revenue Metropolitan Statistical Areas Report |
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| Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago – Midwest Manufacturing Index | |
| For more event listings and program information, visit the CNRED webpage | |
Family Living |
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| Strong Women Healthy Hearts Wednesdays & Fridays, January 6th-March 21st , 2012; 9:30-10:30 a.m. Informational Meeting: Friday, December 2nd; 9:30-10:30 a.m. Assessment Day: Wednesday, January 4, 2012; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (come anytime) Walworth County Government Center, Elkhorn |
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| Raising Healthy Eaters Tuesdays, January 10-February 28, 2012; 1-2:30 p.m. Walworth County Government Center, Elkhorn |
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| Strong Women Strong Bones Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 10th-March 22nd, 2012; 12-1 p.m. Informational Meeting: Thursday, December 8th; 4:45-5:45 p.m. Assessment Day: Wednesday, January 4, 2012; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 4:30-6:00 p.m.(come anytime) Walworth County Government Center, Elkhorn Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 10th-March 22nd, 2012; 4:45-5:45 p.m. Informational Meeting: Thursday, December 8th; 4:45-5:45 p.m. Assessment Day: Wednesday, January 4, 2012; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 4:30-6:00 p.m. (come anytime) Lakeland Health Care Center, Elkhorn |
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| Slow Cooker Creations Friday, January 27, 2012; 2-3 p.m. *NEW DATE* Starin Park Community Center, 504 West Starin Road, Whitewater, WI 53190 |
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| How to Recognize Child Abuse / Mandated Reporter Training Tuesday, January 31, 2012; 6-7 p.m. Walworth County Government Center, Elkhorn |
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| Sensational Soups Tuesday, February 7, 2012; 4-5 p.m. East Troy Village Hall, 2015 Energy Drive, East Troy |
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| 2012 HCE Day of Learning Flyer Wednesday, February 15, 2012; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Walworth County Government Center, 100 West Walworth Street, Elkhorn |
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| Infanct/Child CPR and AED Recertification Thursday, March 1, 2012; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Walworth County Government Center, 100 West Walworth Street, Elkhorn |
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| Potty Training Without Tears Monday, April 30, 2012; 1:30-3:00 p.m. East Troy Village Hall, 2015 Energy Drive, East Troy |
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| Introduction to Food Preservation Thursday, May 15, 2012; 4-5 p.m. East Troy Village Hall, 2015 Energy Drive, East Troy |
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Horticulture |
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| Now taking registrations for the 2012 Master Gardener Volunteer Level I Training | |
| Old World Wisconsin Garden Book Author to Speak in Whitewater, January 25 |
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| 2011 UW Extension Community Gardens Brochure, Guidelines, and Registration Form posted! | |
| Master Gardener Volunteer Training 2011 |
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