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Welcome Our New Educational Program Coordinator, Carlie Chandler!
Meet Carlie Chandler, the newest member of the Dane County Extension team, serving as an Educational Program Coordinator in the Families and Finances department. Carlie is dedicated to expanding access to the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which provides free tax assistance to low-income individuals and families throughout Dane County. Her work plays a […]
Elevando, Wisconsin: Reaching new audiences to develop community leaders
Jorge Islas-Martinez immigrated to the United States more than 25 years ago. Today, he is well-known in the Whitewater community where he works as a bilingual liaison for the school district and volunteers with several organizations. One of his most recognized contributions, he started teaching English as a second language and is still running that […]
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 […]
Canning Season in Dane County
Autumn is just around the corner, which means for many residents of Dane County, it’s the season to start thinking about preserving those fruits and veggies! That makes now a good time to remind everyone about the resources we can provide about Food Safety and Preservation. The Dane County UW Extension also provides pressure canner […]
Now Available! 2024 Dane County Plat Book
The book now offers detailed information about county roads, large land ownership, parks, and outdoor recreation opportunities. It also shows the locations of Dane County parks, publicly owned lands, churches, schools, cemeteries and municipal halls. Other unique features of the book include aerial photos of jurisdictions. This plat book was created entirely in-house, helping to reduce production […]
New Tree Planting Handout
One of the tools we have for climate resilience and mitigating the effects of urban heat islands in cities is planting more large-scale trees. This new two-sided publication from Dane County Extension Horticulture and the Tree Canopy Collaborative illustrates the steps in planting a tree, whether it is in a pot, bare root or has […]
Protect Evergreens From Winter Burn
‘Winter burn’ is a type of damage to evergreen foliage that occurs over winter or in early spring. Symptoms include browning and dying from foliage tips, extending inward. Several factors cause winter burn, including winter ‘thaws’ where the temperatures rise above freezing for a long period of time such that the plants come out of […]
Dane County Receives $55,000 Annual Federal Grant to Support Free Income Tax Site
Exciting news! The Dane County Department of UW Extension has secured a $55,000 annual federal grant to support the Richard Dilley Tax Center, enhancing free income tax preparation services. The center, in operation for 22 years, has provided invaluable assistance to low to moderate-income individuals, filing over 2,500 returns in 2023 alone, resulting in $3.71 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Outdoor, Active, and Healthy: A Mindset for Cross-Country Skiers During Warmer Winters
Michelle Probst, former Natural Resource Educator Winter can be a tough situation here in Wisconsin, you either love it or hate it. Over the years, I have really come to love winter, and one thing that has helped me appreciate the winter is getting involved in winter activities. There are many organizations here in Dane […]
