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Safe Poultry Handling

This upcoming Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer! Don’t let harmful germs put a damper on your cookout. Use a food thermometer to make sure your chicken has reached 165 degrees F before serving. Learn more: fightbac.org/poultry

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Supporting Children with Incarcerated Parents Workshop

Children who are impacted by the incarceration of a parent or loved one sometimes experience extra stress and may have difficult questions. This two-part series is designed to support parents and caregivers in justice-involved families. Tuesdays, May 30 & June 6, 2023 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

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May Plant Day

Barb Ornes is having another plant day for May 21st at the Norwalk Village Park, starting at 3:30 p.m. Bring your own containers (with drainage holes) and preferred plants. There will be a few select plants for purchase. Large containers (10” and up) can have multiple plants. Cost for soil will be determined by size […]

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Mindful Movement for Mental Wellness

According to Mental Health America, while 1 in 5 people experience a mental illness during their lifetime, everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health. Each year during May we highlight the importance of mental health in every aspect of our lives and our communities.   In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, […]

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Arlington Sheep Day

The Arlington Sheep Day and Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative (WSBC) 2023 Annual Meeting and Banquet will be held on Saturday, April 1st. The event will be at the Arlington Agricultural Research Station, N695 Hopkins Rd, Arlington, WI. Registration is required, deadline is March 20, 2023.

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Spring Plant Day

Come join us on Saturday, March 25th from 10 a.m. to Noon at the Norwalk Village Hall, 208 S. Church Street, Norwalk. All 4-H members are welcome to come to our Spring Plant Day!  Spring is just around the corner and it’s time to think about starting your seeds indoors. Cost is only $3. A […]

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Festival of Arts

March 4, 2023 – Meadowview Middle School PURPOSE of the 4-H Festival of Arts is to provide the opportunity: For 4-H members and Cloverbuds to share their skills and talents with others. For 4-H members and Cloverbuds to further develop their skills in communicating through the arts with constructive feedback on their efforts. To share […]

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Fur, Fin & Feather

This small animal show will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the Sparta Barney Community Center and is open to all youth in grades 3-13. There are some classes available for K-2nd. The show gives our youth the opportunity to show their rabbits, poultry, cats and small pets with face-to-face judging. They receive […]

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Black History Series

Extension’s African American and Black Employee Resource Group (AABERG) is hosting its third annual Black Voices Matter Lecture Series every Wednesday at noon in February. This series will focus on the impact and significance of finding a safe space for colleagues and students to grow and thrive. Throughout this series, the resource group will feature […]

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