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.
Click on the links below to be directed to the program area’s highlights and upcoming events:
| 4-H Youth Development |
| Agriculture |
| Community, Natural Resources & Economic Development |
| Family Living |
| Horticulture |
Special Features |
UW-EXTENSION PUBLIC HEARING
The Walworth County Agriculture and Extension Education Committee will be holding a public hearing. The intent of this meeting is to receive input from the general public related to UW-Extension programs and the impacts they have on your life. The Agriculture and Extension Education Committee evaluates and provides guidance for UW-Extension staff to implement and sustain high quality educational programs that meet the needs and enrich the lives of local citizens. Please plan to attend! |
| Rain Barrel Sale! |
  Rain Barrel BrochureUse a Rain Barrel… conserve water, reduce storm runoff, and save money along the way! To order your rain barrel, fill out the attached form and send it in with your payment to the Walworth County UW-Extension office.Cost: $67.00 per barrel |
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| 2012 Annual ReportThe 2012 Annual Report highlights how UW Colleges and UW-Extension are “Transforming Lives & Communities” in Wisconsin. More than 40 brief stories and videos showcase some of the ways we serve our state. A timeline illustrates the year’s highlights, and reports detail our finances, enrollment and contacts. But it’s the stories that best capture the results of your passion, dedication, and hard work.
Visit the following link to view the 2012 Annual Report: http://annualreport2012.uwex.uwc.edu/ |
Emerald Ash Borer!
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| Emerald Ash Borer, a serious pest of ash trees has been confirmed Walworth County and several other counties of Southeast Wisconsin. Homeowners can take steps to provide their trees with a measure of security but it must be done proactively. From determining if you have an ash tree, to advising on what to replace one with, the UW-Extension and Master Gardener Volunteers are here to help. Now the question is what should homeowners do? Please see our Homeowner Guide to Emerald Ash Borer Insecticide Treatments |
| If you have any questions about the Emerald Ash Borer, identifying your ash tree or to receive a fact sheet with this information please call the Walworth County UW-Extension office at (262)741-4951 or email christine.wen@ces.uwex.edu. You can also visit http://www.emeraldashborer.wi.gov. |
Program Area Highlights |
4-H Youth Development |
| 2013 Walworth County 4-H Shoot-Off 2013 Shoot-Off Registration The 2013 Walworth County 4-H Shoot-Off will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at the Triangle Sportsman Club in East Troy. Completed registration forms and fees are due to your District Shooting Sports Leader(s) by June 21. |
| April-May 2013 Newsclip |
| 2013 4-H County Calendar |
Agriculture |
| The 2013 Farm Fresh Atlas is now available! |
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| 2012 Walworth County Barn Quilt Page Live |
| 2013 Youth Tractor Certification Course 2013 Youth Tractor Certification Course Offered by Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth Counties UW Cooperative ExtensionThe Tractor Certification Course is a 24-hour program designed to teach safety as it relates to driving farm implements on public roads, offering both classroom and hands-on tractor driving experiences, for youth under the age of 16 and over the age of 12. When: June 24 – 28 and July 1, 2013 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Where: Burlington High School Cost: $50/participant |
Community, Natural Resources & Economic Development |
| 2011-2016 Wisconsin Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan – released August 2012 |
| Public Employee Wage Structure – Prof. Steve Deller, June 2012 |
| Summer 2012 WI Department of Revenue Economic Outlook Available |
| Summer 2012 WI Department of Revenue Metropolitan Statistical Areas Report |
| Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago – Midwest Manufacturing Index |
| For more event listings and program information, visit the CNRED webpage |
Family Living |
| Healthy Hearts Plus - FULL Wednesdays & Fridays, April 3-June 5, 2013; 10:00-11:00 a.m. Walworth County Government Center, 100 West Walworth Street, Elkhorn |
| Strong Bones Mondays & Wednesdays, April 15-June 26, 2013, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Walworth County Government Center, 100 West Walworth Street, Elkhorn Informational Meeting: Wednesday, April 10, 12:00-1:00 p.m. |
| Advanced Strong Bones Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 16-June 27, 2013, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Walworth County Government Center, 100 West Walworth Street, Elkhorn |
| Raising a Thinking Child - FULL Criar a Un Niño Pensante Tuesdays, April 23 & 30, and May 7, 14, & 21, 2013; 3:45-4:45 p.m. Central-Denison Elementary School, 900 Wisconsin Street, Lake Geneva |
| CPR, AED, & First Aid Recertification Tuesday, May 28, 2013; 6-9 p.m.; $45 fee Walworth County Government Center, 100 West Walworth Street, Elkhorn |
| 2013 Home Canning Workshop Series Canning Basics: June 17, 6-8 p.m. Jams & Jellies: June 24, 5-8 p.m. Pickling: July 23, 5-8 p.m. Salsas: August 12, 5-8 p.m. All classes are held at Badger High School, 220 South Street, Lake Geneva Cost: $40/1 class + Basics or $100/3 classes + Basics |
| Preserving Tomatoes and Salsa Tuesday, August 6, 2013; 3-5 p.m. Aram Public Library, 404 E Walworth Ave, Delavan |
Horticulture |
| The Community Garden plots are now open! Plots are tilled and ready for planting. Each plot is marked off with flags and a green name marker. If you have questions or need help locating your plot, please call the Extension office at (262) 741-4951. |
