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Focus on Fathers

A series of online classes designed for dads and open to all. Connect with other fathers while learning to boost your child’s social and emotional skills.

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Resilient Parenting & Caregiver Workshops

Join any or all of the sessions to learn different skills and strategies to help your child manage various emotions and build their emotional intelligence. All sessions are from 4-5 pm and will be presented in-person at the Bayview Community Center, in Madison.

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Teaching Children about Emotions

This workshop is for any parents, caregivers and childcare professionals!
Children will experience and continue to experience so many new feelings and
emotions throughout their life, and some can be more challenging to address
than others. In the two-part series workshops, we explore why feelings are important and how you can support your child to develop their emotional intelligence.

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MONEY MATTERS LIVE: CREDIT AND DEBT SERIES

Register Here Whether you are looking to get out of debt or learn how to improve your credit, this FREE online series is for you! Each session will include a short presentation and lots of time for discussion and questions. You can attend all 4 sessions or as many as your schedule allows. Date TopicOct. […]

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ELEVANDO WISCONSIN

Visit our website to find out more and register.

https://tinyurl.com/elevandowisconsin

Register by September 25, 2023, to reserve your spot!

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Welcome Our New Bilingual Spanish Nutrition Educator at FoodWIse!

Meet Leo Muñoz, our newest addition to the Dane County FoodWIse team, as a Bilingual Spanish Nutrition Educator. Leo’s focus within the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) includes working with youth, teens, and parents/families. Leo holds a B.A. in Creative Writing from New College of Florida. Beyond his nutrition expertise, Leo is a […]

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Tree Canopy Collaborative has New Spongy Moth Resources

The invasive spongy moth (formerly known as gypsy moth) is back in high numbers this year as part of its typical 10-year outbreak cycle. Spongy moth is a pest of many deciduous trees, especially oak, crabapple, hawthorn, birch, willow and linden.  The Tree Canopy Collaborative, an initiative of the Dane County Office of Energy and […]

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Need your pressure canner tested?

Pressure Canner Testing is available by appointment. Please contact Claire Mance to schedule an appointment at 608-224-3699 or mance.claire@countyofdane.com.  Pressure Canner Testing is available by appointment.  Our office hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm,  Monday through Friday.  We are closed major holidays. The charge is $3 per gauge. In addition to your gauge, please […]

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To Drive or Not to Drive – Reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled

Sharon Lezberg, Community Development Educator Drive, bike, or bus- decisions, decisions! Like most American adults, I can easily jump in my car to travel from place to place. I may be concerned about the price of gas, or gridlock on the road, but how often do I think about the tailpipe emissions that I’m generating? […]

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Retirement Planning Today: Fall 2023

You’ve worked hard to provide for your family and save for your future. Learn how to keep more of what you earn and make your money work harder for you. This educational workshop is hosted by the Dane County Extension and the team of advisors at Wealth Distribution Strategies, along with guest speaker John Haslam […]

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