We are thrilled to welcome Noah to the Dane County Extension team as the Community Development Educator. In this role, she collaborates with local organizations, community members, and local governments to strengthen organizational capacity and develop leadership that responds to evolving community needs.

María Romero Hortas joins us as the new Scheduler for the Volunteer Tax Assistance (VITA) Site, bringing with her a deep commitment to service and a wealth of administrative experience.

Chrissy Wen recently joined the Dane County team as Interim Director, while continuing in her role as Director for Jefferson, Rock, and Walworth Counties.

The 10-session live, online Green Thumb Gardening class series offers in-depth and engaging gardening information on a variety of topics. From starting seeds to composting to managing insect pests, this gardening class series will help home and community garden vegetable gardens to thrive. Speakers will include Extension Horticulture Educators and UW–Madison Dept. of Extension campus outreach specialists.