Please join the Friends of Community Gardens on September 12th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for their Seed to Table Fundraiser hosted at the Green Bay Botanical Gardens. Proceeds from the event will support the Brown County Community Gardens (BCCG)!

The BCCG has been in our community since 1995 and has grown substantially since then. Currently serving over 250 families across the 14 community gardens, the BCCG strives to continue utilizing otherwise unused land for accessible garden space. Community members register each spring to rent a seasonal plot for a nominal fee. The Community Gardens create a space where families can grow accessible, nutritious, affordable and culturally appropriate food. The BCCG has truly become a program in which community members depend on for more reasons than one. 

Tickets are $50.00 per person and include: a three-course meal (beverage included) catered by Foodelicious, a local catering business focused on the freshest ingredients and local farmers, and 2 drink tickets. 

There will be live music, energetic MC's, and presentations on the benefits of community gardens!

Tickets for the Seed to Table fundraiser can be purchased online at the Brown County UW-Extension Website. Follow the "Pay Your Fees Online" then, "Make Payment" at the bottom of the page. If paying online, in the payment form "Custom Section", please type your name and any other attendees you are paying for and "Seed to Table".

Thank you for supporting Brown County Community Gardens!

Brown County FoodWIse had the fortune of collaborating with the PBS Community Engagement Department and Saturday Farmers Market on July 13, 2024. We were able to offer the StrongBodies program and a food demonstration featuring local produce, all in Spanish. The event wanted to highlight StrongBodies' access and the StrongBodies video that PBS Wisconsin recorded last year. Liliana D. Ramirez is facilitating the Spanish program. The StrongBodies video is available in English, and will be available in Hmong. StrongBodies will catalyze positive change in people of all ages to live more vital, healthier lives by providing knowledge, inspiration, access to programs, and ongoing support. 

Dr. Miriam Nelson created StrongBodies, a strength training exercise program that helps increase strength, muscle mass, bone density, and balance. StrongBodies envisions a diverse community of individuals who are fit, strong, and healthy; in turn these empowered individuals become agents of change for their families, communities, and beyond.

Liliana D. Ramirez facilitating a food demonstration using local produce in Spanish.

The week of June 23-28, 2024 welcomed 4-H shooters to the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships in Grand Island, Nebraska. This event has over 500 4-H members competing annually from over 40 states. Team members can represent one of nine teams in Archery Compound, Archery Recurve, Air Rifle, Air Pistol, .22 Rifle, .22 Pistol, Muzzleloader, Shotgun and Hunting/Wildlife.  

Brown County 4-H member Rachel Hock competed in the three-days of air rifle competition with her teammate Brooke Keskimaki from Dodge County. Their team was coached during the National Shoot by Adam Hock, Brown County certified rifle 4-H leader. Rachel competed in the Wisconsin State 4-H Shooting Sports air rifle events in 2023. Her superior shooting skills last year earned her third place statewide and secured her position on the Wisconsin 4-H 2024 National team. Thank you Rachel for representing the 4-H Shooting Sports programs of Brown County and the state of Wisconsin!

2024 Wisconsin National Shooting Sports 4-H Team

Volunteer Center of Brown County highlights Extension Brown County as affiliate partner of the week! 

Jessie of Volunteer Center of Brown County spoke with UW-Extension educators, Patrick Nehring and Melinda Pollen, about what Extension is and how volunteers support our mission. With multiple departments and programs, there is a volunteer opportunity for everyone!

If are you interested in volunteering with Extension Brown County, call (920) 391-4610 or stop into our office at the STEM Innovation Center, 2019 Technology Way Room 113, Green Bay, WI 54311. 

UW-Madison Extension is offering a Grant Writing Basics Virtual Workshop. The workshop is being offered the morning of Wednesday, September 11, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and repeated on the evening of Tuesday, September 17, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Key takeaways include: The outline of a common grant proposal, where to look for funding for your organization, and the most common grant writing mistakes.   

While registration is not yet open, you may fill out the Grant Writing Basics Virtual Workshop Interest Form to receive notification when registration is open.     

UW-Green Bay is offering an advanced in-person course at The Automobile Gallery in Green Bay on September 13, 2024 with instruction provided by Thomas Schultz.

The course is $79 and is from 8:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m. Join veteran human resources professional Thomas Schultz of CLA to discuss “hot topics” in today’s nonprofit work environment. Topics will include approaches to retention, coaching the next generation workforce, and developing employees to grow and advance. The session will get you rethinking the performance appraisal and cover ideas for non-salary benefits that may be offered.

Growing and Caring for Plants in Wisconsin: Foundations in Gardening is an online introductory course where you learn key concepts for selecting, growing, and maintaining plants – from trees to houseplants to vegetables and everything in between!

This course is considered an approved learning opportunity for the Wisconsin Extension Master Gardener Program in preparation to become a Wisconsin Extension Master Gardener.

Early bird pricing available through August 12, 2024.                                    

Registration is open for the Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership Certificate. The first class, Building a Strong Fund Development Program, will be held on the morning of Friday, September 20. UW-Madison Extension will be teaching the Developing Active Board of Directors class on October 11. The other classes are Foundations of Financial Management, Human Resource Management, and Marketing & Communication Strategy. Upon completing the classes and a capstone project, you can receive a digital badge from UW-Green Bay. 

September 12, 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Zoom 

Artificial Intelligence (AI), what is it and how might you use it in your organization? August Neverman from Neverman Consulting will join us for a discussion about using AI to streamline operations and generate new ideas.

September 26, 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Zoom 

What is an organization’s brand and how do you develop or change it? Join Kitty Johnson from Big Frog Focus in a conversation about branding solutions.

October 10, 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Zoom 

Organizations have board and committee meetings to make decision and accomplish the tasks of the organization.  Melinda Pollen and Jon Hill will be our guest for a discussion a how to have effective meetings and allow for all of the committee or board members to have their voice heard.

October 24, 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Zoom 

Nonprofit work is a mix of balancing all the "asks" with minimum help. Join Barb Bigalke, Executive Director/Founder of the Center for Suicide Awareness in how to find that balance of personal and professional and find resilience amongst the constant demands.

Extension Brown County
2019 Technology Way
Green Bay, WI 54311
920-391-4610

extension@browncountywi.gov