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Welcome Our New Nutrition Program Administrator

Welcome Our New Nutrition Program Administrator

We are pleased to introduce Shana Leith, who serves as the Health and Well-Being Nutrition Administrator for Dane and Rock Counties.

Welcome Our New Bilingual Nutrition Educator

Welcome Our New Bilingual Nutrition Educator

We are delighted to welcome Fernanda (Fernie) Magaña as the new Bilingual Nutrition Educator for Dane County!

Green Thumb Gardening Fall 2025 Series

Green Thumb Gardening Fall 2025 Series

The Green Thumb Gardening Fall Series will help you bring color to your fall garden and prepare you for a successful spring. Classes cover a wide range of autumn-themed and other topics from ornamental grasses, to bulbs, to getting the garden ready for winter. All gardeners from the novice to the experienced are welcome. You […]

There are holes in my leaves!

There are holes in my leaves!

Yes, this time of year we often see some leaf damage courtesy of some garden friends and garden foes (as well as hail!). Holes are not necessarily a reason to panic and pull out the insecticide sprayer. In fact, they can be an indicator that your ecosystem is healthy and functioning as it should. The […]

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UW–Madison Extension Dane County
5201 Fen Oak Dr. Ste 138
Madison, WI 53718-8827

Phone: 608-224-3700
Fax: 608-224-3727
711 for Wisconsin Relay

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