Extension Florence County

06/01/2026

Get your summer off to a good start! Join us noon-1 pm., Tuesday, June 2, and Thursday, June 4, for the Helping Children Develop Healthy Screentime Habits.

This two-part series for parents of children 3-10 years will help you help you:

-set reasonable screentime limits
-understand why problems happen
-prevent issues
-teach healthy screen habits
-manage conflict over screens
-keep your child safe online

Learn more about this two-part series and register on our website: https://ashland.extension.wisc.edu/2026/05/27/helping-children-develop-healthy-screentime-habits-triple-p-two-part-series/

06/01/2026

UW Extension is offering free refurbished laptops to those in need. If you or someone you know is a Florence County Resident and could benefit, please reach out to reserve a pickup time.

Call Tierany Rugg at 715-528-4480 ext. 5 to schedule.

There are a limited number of laptops available, so don’t wait to call!

05/29/2026

Hi Florence Families
I am excited to share an upcoming opportunity for parents and caregivers in our community. The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension is offering a FREE Triple P – Positive Parenting Program: Fear-Less class designed to help adults support children and teens in managing and reducing anxious feelings now and in the future.

This six‑week virtual series provides practical, research‑based strategies that families can begin using right away. Sessions include guided instruction, short videos, workbook activities, and supportive group discussion. This is an interactive class, not a webinar, and participants are encouraged to engage and learn together.

Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLTp1_QsvfYhwGHZNsW3DluphO70SKUbLkZGt9sAD54HNqPw/viewform?usp=header

05/22/2026

05/18/2026

UW-Extension Florence County would like to welcome Austin Korff as our 4-H Positive Youth Development summer intern! Austin is very excited to hold this position and work closely with the Extension office’s summer programs Food, Fun, and Fitness and Outdoor Adventure. He will focus on developing his skills related to working with youth, including much of the behind-the-scenes work required.

Austin lives in Florence and attends school at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as a full-time student. He is majoring in Elementary Education and is on track to graduate and enter the workforce in three years. As such, he is very excited for the opportunities and experiences this internship will provide him with on his track to teaching. Austin loves working with youth and has worked closely with the Extension office in the past as a Food, Fun, and Fitness youth leader and a dedicated member of the TORPEDOS volunteer organization. He is looking forward to spending his summer in this position and hopes to make many memories with the Extension!

Austin can be reached by phone or email. His phone number is 715-528-4480 ext. 3, and his email is [email protected]. Please join us in providing Austin a warm welcome!

05/18/2026

There are still spots open for Food, Fun & Fitness at Florence Elementary and NWTC Aurora locations! Don't miss out on the most fun and affordable summer program! Please register this week.

Food, Fun & Fitness (FFF) is open to students entering grades 1st - 5th. FFF will be June 15-July 16. Mondays and Wednesdays at Florence Elementary School and Tuesdays and Thursdays at NWTC Aurora. No program the week of June 29 – July 3

Don’t miss out on a summer full of activity, learning, and fun — secure your spot today!

Any questions, please contact the UW-Extension office at 715-528-4480. See less

05/14/2026

Please check out these AWESOME free 4-H program opportunities in Oneida County for youth entering grades 4 - 12 ! Registration is required so please register by Friday, June 5. Scan the QR code to participate.

05/04/2026

Registration is now open for summer programs Food, Fun & Fitness and Outdoor Adventure! These popular programs fill up fast, so don’t wait to sign up.

Food, Fun & Fitness (FFF) open to students Entering 1-st-5th grade.
June 15 – July 16
No program the week of June 29 – July 3

Outdoor Adventure (OA) open to students entering 6-8th grade.
July 27 – July 30

Don’t miss out on a summer full of activity, learning, and fun — secure your spot today!

Any questions, please contact the UW-Extension office at 715-528-4480.

04/23/2026

04/23/2026

💚 National Volunteer Week – Volunteers Are the Heart of 4‑H 💚

Florence County 4‑H would not have so many incredible programs without the dedication, passion, and generosity of our volunteers. Their time, talents, and hearts make a lasting difference in the lives of our youth and our community.

Huge shout‑out to our AMAZING volunteers!

Cloverbud Volunteers:
Heleana Jahns, Anne Pestor, Kay Pestor, Eric & Breanna Brolin, and Victoria Anderson

Outdoor Adventure Volunteers:
Alexander Erickson and Kyra Clement

Big Shooter Club Volunteers:
Tony Erickson, Doug & Danielle Griffus, Jason & Amy Glasheen, Sarah Eloranta, Brenda & Philip Aten, Jesse & Jessica Weinfurter and Kala MacDonald

TORPEDO Club: Special recognition to the 40 students who have learned the joy of giving and contributed an incredible 570.25 volunteer hours from September through March...WOW!

As the 4‑H educator, I am forever grateful, inspired, and honored to work alongside such an EXCEPTIONAL group of volunteers. Thank you for creating meaningful opportunities for our youth and fostering such a positive, supportive community.

💚 INSPIRED. GRATEFUL. HONORED. 💚

THANK YOU!!!!