COMET – Changing our Mental & Emotional Trajectory

Do you notice a family member, friend or neighbor who is “not themselves” lately? Feel unsure of how to check in with them? COMET™ is a short, two-hour program offered by UW – Madison Division of Extension educators for the agricultural and rural communities in Wisconsin. The program can be offered in-person as a standalone workshop, attached to […]

weCOPE – Connecting with out Positive Emotions

weCOPE training– Connecting with Positive Emotions Thursdays, August 11th – September 22nd  3:30pm-4:30pm Connect with the following positive emotions: Emotional Awareness Gratitude Noticing Savoring Mindfulness Positive Reappraisal Self Compassion Acts of Kindness Strengths/Goals Managing life’s challenges in healthy ways allows participants to take better care of themselves and others. This interactive program  helps adults cope […]

Aging Mastery Program

Build your own personal playbook for aging well. This fun innovative program empowers you to take key steps to improve your well-being, adds stability to your life and strengthen ties to your community. You Will Learn About: This FREE 10 class series will be held in Darlington and Dodgeville OR online via Zoom on Thursdays, […]

Say Hello to our new staff at Extension Green County

Sydney Delzer is working as our 2022 Extension Green County Summer Intern. Sydney grew up on her family’s swine farm near South Wayne, and graduated from Black Hawk High School. She is currently pursuing a degree in agriculture education at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Growing up, she was involved in everything possible, including sports, FFA, […]

Green County Leaders 2021-2022 Civil Leadership for Vibrant Communities

Leaders who lead and foster civil conversations and welcome diverse perspectives make better decisions. That’s particularly important now, when communities, non-profits, and businesses are making decisions in a historically unique time of transition. Green County Leaders is partnering with Braver Angels to provide an engaging way to learn and lean into civil leadership to build […]

Bethke Competes at National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships

Green County 4-H member Dawson Bethke was one of three youth who earned a spot at representing Wisconsin 4-H in the Archery Compound discipline at the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships in Grand Island, Nebraska, June 20-25. A total of 24 youth comprised the team from Wisconsin 4-H competing in the disciplines of Air Rifle, […]

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

Note: Information about the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), including rules about how the money can be used, is still coming out. Signed into law on March 11, the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act provides the latest round of stimulus funding to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The federal aid package includes […]

Green County Leaders: Leadership & Local Government

Green County Leaders will be offering a 3-part series for Leadership & Local Government. Sessions will be held April 1st, April 15th, and April 29th. The first virtual session was “Introduction to Civics and Local Government” and was held Thursday, April 1, 2021 from 6:00-7:30 pm via Zoom. The second session was  “Effective Communication with […]

Discover 4-H!

Come DISCOVER with us! Enjoy hands-on art, photography, foods and nature science projects! Open to ALL youth in Gr. 3-5 & Gr. 6-8! January 20th is the DEADLINE to register at: https://bit.ly/Discover4HWinter21Reg **Financial assistance is available, if the cost is a barrier!

ADK Sorority Donates to HCE Bookworms Program

Monroe’s Omicron chapter of the Alpha Delta Kappa (ADK) Sorority recently made a generous donation in the amount of $100 to the Wisconsin Bookworms program of Green County Home & Community Education (HCE). Each year, the Bookworms program puts eight brand new books into the hands of each child in Leslie Bundy’s 4K/Head Start class […]

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