We Have a New VITA Scheduler!
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.
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Welcome Our New Interim Director
Chrissy Wen recently joined the Dane County team as Interim Director, while continuing in her role as Director for Jefferson, Rock, and Walworth Counties.
Celebrating Carrie Edgar’s Leadership as Dane County Extension Director
After more than 27 years in Extension leadership, Carrie Edgar, Dane County Extension Director, will retire in early 2026.
New Room Use Policy for 2026
New policy beginning January 2026. Rooms are available for meetings and events associated with municipal, county, and state government, including UW Extension-related groups. Rooms are for government-related business only. Rooms are not available for rent to the public or outside groups.
Wintersown Seed Starting of Wildflowers and Cold-Tolerant Vegetables Workshop
This class will include a lecture portion on the art and science of germinating wildflower seed using two techniques for the winter-sown method, as well as information on starting cold, hardy vegetable seed in DIY mini greenhouses. The lecture portion will be followed by a hands-on activity in the Dane County Extension Teaching Garden Greenhouse […]
UW Extension Hosts Summer Academy to Help Youth Plan Their Futures
In June, 13 Dane County youth, along with youth from across Wisconsin, gathered at the UW-Madison campus for the annual Summer Academy event, hosted by UW-Madison Extension’s Positive Youth Development Institute and 4-H. At Summer Academy, youth had the opportunity to build and learn skills to reach goals and plan for the future. Through interactive […]
Protecting Trees and Shrubs from Critter Damage in Winter
Before the ground freezes too far down, it is a good time to put protective fencing around trees and shrubs that may experience damage from deer, rabbit, vole, or mouse feeding over winter. Fruit trees, crabapples, burning bush, shrub hibiscus, Fothergilla, young witch hazel, low-growing junipers and arborvitae are among the plants most commonly damaged, […]
