The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension is seeking a Health and Well-Being Educator (Part-Time) to support community-driven health initiatives in Brown County.

This role focuses on strengthening community partnerships, advancing mental and physical health programming, supporting coalitions, and implementing evidence-based strategies that improve health outcomes across diverse communities.

If you’re passionate about community health, coalition building, prevention work, and creating systems-level impact — apply through the link below.

Are you passionate about food justice and sustainable urban agriculture? Brown County is seeking an Urban Agriculture & Community Gardens Coordinator to lead our growing network of gardens.

In this full-time role, you won’t just manage plots—you’ll empower neighbors to build a self-sustaining food system. You will work alongside Brown County Extension staff to expand access to healthy, culturally appropriate foods while building lasting leadership within our local neighborhoods. 

Ready to make a difference? Review the full job description and apply at the link below!

The Wisconsin Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) has announced that Patrick Nehring, a Community Resource Development Agent with Extension Brown County, is the recipient of the 2026 Continued Excellence Award.

This prestigious honor, conferred by the Awards Committee and Board of Directors, recognizes seasoned Extension professionals with more than two decades of service. It celebrates those who have exhibited sustained leadership and excellence in program administration or delivery for at least five years following their receipt of the chapter’s Distinguished Service recognition.

Nehring says, "I am excited to receive the ESP (Epsilon Sigma Phi) Wisconsin (Alpha Sigma) Chapter Continued Excellence Award because I was nominated and selected by my Wisconsin Extension Colleagues to receive this award.  Wisconsin has had an ESP chapter for nearly 100 years to provide support and comradery between Extension employees. I am honored they have selected me for this award."

Nehring will be officially recognized during the in-person ESP meeting at the 2026 Joint Council of Extension Professionals (JCEP) Conference on April 9, 2026.

The fourth annual Brown County Seed Library Launch on March 7, 2026 saw a fantastic turnout, with more than 500 gardening enthusiasts gathering to jumpstart the 2026 growing season. The event was a hub of activity, distributing over 9,000 seed packets to help local gardens flourish.

Attendees explored a variety of hands-on stations and presentations focused on growing fruits, vegetables, and pollinator-friendly flowers. A highlight of the day was a deep dive into "Blue Ribbon" gardening, featuring expert tips from Patrick Nehring (UW-Extension) and Eileen Rueden (Northeast Wisconsin Master Gardeners and Brown County Fair Superintendent).

Ready to start your garden? The Seed Library is located on the second floor of the Central Library. You can find more resources and information through our partners at the Brown County Library and UW-Madison Extension Brown County.

Ready to get growing?

Registration for new gardener plots at Community Gardens is open through April 5, 2026. Whether you want to claim your own spot or know someone who’d love a place to grow fresh food, click the link below to get started!

The Community Gardens Program provides garden space and logistical assistance to Brown County residents to facilitate their access to affordable, nutritious and culturally appropriate food.

Get ready for a day of discovery! Join us for the 5th annual STEM Family Day at the Brown County STEM Innovation Center.

📅 When: Saturday, April 18 | 10am-2pm

📍 Where:
            STEM Innovation Center
            UW-Green Bay Campus
            2019 Technology Way
            Green Bay, WI 54311

💰 Cost: FREE!

Dive into 35+ hands-on activities, including robotics, rocket launches, and LEGO builds. With local food trucks on-site and interactive exhibits for all ages, it’s the perfect way to spark your child’s curiosity.

Troy Murphy from Together Green Bay will introduce how working together for a flourishing community, where people have an opportunity to thrive in all aspects of their life.

March 26, 2026 8:30am via Zoom

Join Tena Madison and Kim Waldman, from UW–Madison, Division of Extension’s Office of Access, Inclusion, & Compliance, for a conversation on how organizations can cultivate true belonging—creating conditions where all people can participate, contribute, and thrive—even amid today’s polarized sociopolitical climate.

April 9, 2026 8:30am via Zoom

As a leader within an organization sometimes your role is to be a coach for your staff, volunteers, and board. To introduce the topic, Dawn VanderVoort, Melinda Pollen, and Jon Hill from UW-Madison Extension will describe how they train adults to tactfully provide advice and direction but leave the leadership and decision making to the youth in Extension’s 4-H program.

April 23, 2026 8:30am via Zoom

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, March 25, 2026 as Together Green Bay & UW-Madison Extension host a Love Your City Collaboration workshop focused on Housing at the STEM Innovation Center (2019 Technology Way, Green Bay, WI 54311).  The topic of this workship is Housing & Homelessness in Greater Green Bay: What's Happening, What's Needed, How to Join the Work. Doors open and coffee is available at 8am; session runs 8:30-9:30am.  Register by March 24.

We’ll be joined by Josh Benti, Director of the Greater Green Bay Blueprint to End and Prevent Homelessness, and a panel of local leaders for shared learning and collaborative conversation. 

The Badger Crop Connect webinar series provide attendees timely crop updates for Wisconsin. Webinars are held at 12:30pm on the second and fourth Thursdays each month from April to October

Recordings for on-demand viewing are available  Extension’s YouTube channel or by expanding the Recordings tab in the link below. To receive emails about upcoming webinar topics, recorded video availability, and other training opportunities and resources, sign up below

Receive timely, geographically relevant updates on which insect pests are emerging and active near you!

The Insect Pest Text Alert service sends alerts by region based on the insects found within your region

Slugs are becoming an increasingly challenging pest for Wisconsin farmers who use conservation cropping practices like no-till and cover crops. The increased adoption of these practices, coupled with milder winters and wetter springs projected for Wisconsin in the future, may amplify the impact of slugs as pests in field crops. To manage slugs more effectively in Wisconsin, we need to understand slug pressure across our state.

To achieve this, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension is launching SlugNet, a statewide initiative to monitor slug populations in field crops.  Click the link to learn more how you can help!

Camps will be held at the STEM Center at UW-Green Bay:
2019 Technology Way
Green Bay, WI 54311

Registration and payment deadline:  June 1, 2026

Sign up now -
spots are limited!

Badger Dairy Camp is back! Join us at UW-Madison for hands-on workshops led by dairy industry leaders, college prep sessions, and the full campus experience staying at Dejope Residence Hall. 

Who: Future dairy leaders (Limited to first 100 registrants).
What: Animal health, farm business, and dairy judging workshops.
Cost: $175 registration fee. 

Applications open in early April. Join the waitlist to receive an alert the moment you can apply.  Questions:  badgerdairycamp@ansci.wisc.edu

Join the next 4-H activity at the YWCA Greater Green Bay on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 5:30-6:30pm.  Youth will be creating and launching paper rockets.  This free event invites participants, youth ages 5–19, to explore STEM through hands-on, creative learning.  Current 4-H membership is not required.  YWCA is located at 230 S Madison St, Green Bay, WI.

Find out about the Northeastern Wisconsin Pollinator Corridor, the Neighbors for Nature native plant giveaway, and how you can support butterflies, bees and other essential pollinators in your own yard. Learn specifically about transplanting and caring for the native grass and wildflower species included in the grant-funded giveaway kits organized by the City of Green Bay Conservation Corps and the Green Bay Botanical Garden

March 21, 2026 11am-12pm at Brown County Central Library.

The Brown County Dairy Promotions Committee is looking for volunteers for our annual Breakfast on the Farm event. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at Tinedale Farms at 2768 Poplar St, Wrightstown, WI. There are multiple volunteer shifts available throughout the weekend of the event. 

Volunteers who are a part of a group/organization are eligible to receive compensation for volunteering their time. Groups and organizations can receive $10/member for each shift worked. For example, if one volunteer works two shifts, the organization they are a part of would receive $20 for that volunteer’s time (2 shifts X $10/shift). Another example, if three volunteers work one shift, the organization would receive $30 for their time (3 shifts X $10/shift). There is not a limit on the amount of funds a group/organization can receive for their time volunteering.

Volunteer sign up is first come first served. We recommend signing up early to guarantee your group can work together at the event. Questions about volunteering? Contact Elizabeth Schwalbach at 920-450-1912 or eschwalb387@gmail.com.

The Wisconsin Towns Association, in partnership with Rural Mutual Insurance Co. and Scott Construction, Inc., will award a total of ten $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors graduating in 2026 from either a public or private Wisconsin high school who plan to enroll in a Wisconsin public or private college or university in 2026. Scholarship recipients will be selected through an independently judged essay contest.

This year’s essay topic is:  “What strategies can be implemented by local government officials in collaboration with citizens to encourage and maintain civility?"

Students do not need to be residents of towns to be eligible. 
Essay and application must be received by May 22, 2026. 

Thanks to a partnership between UW–Madison Extension and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Wisconsin residents can call or email the Wisconsin AnswerLine to get free answers to common questions about food safety, home food preservation, household management, and more. 

If your question falls outside their expertise or is specific to Wisconsin programs, they will connect you to a local Extension educator for support.

Wisconsin 4-H is an official affiliate of the National 4-H Council Shop 4-H store.

When you use our unique affiliate link, 5% of your purchase is returned to the Wisconsin 4-H program at no extra cost to you.

Discovery Farms® Programs in Wisconsin, Vermont, Arkansas, and Minnesota will present program updates and new data. Join this interactive webinar to learn more about farmer-led water quality research in these four states and celebrate 25 years of the Discovery Farms Program. 

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 9-11:30am 

Virtual via Zoom

Join the Extension Horticulture Program throughout 2026 for an opportunity to connect with plant health experts from the UW-Madison Division of Extension. Each session, held monthly on Wednesdays, offers a chance to ask questions about trees and shrubs, homegrown fruits and vegetables, indoor plants, flowering ornamentals, lawns, and more.

April 15, 2026 1:30-2:30pm
May 20, 2026 1:30-2:30pm
June 17, 2026 6:30-7:30pm

Virtual via Zoom

Raising Wisconsin’s Children is a free, monthly lunch-and-learn series designed to support parents and caregivers in navigating the joys and challenges of raising children today. Join us virtually on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 1:00pm.

April 16, 2026 | Teens, Screens and Social Media
May 21, 2026 | Emotion Coaching
June 18, 2026 | Play Their Way! The Power of Child-Led Play

Virtual via Zoom

Join NEW Master Gardeners for a free Badger Talks webinar featuring PJ Liesch, UW–Madison Insect Diagnostic Lab Director.  This engaging presentation explores the many ways insects benefit our gardens and ecosystems, and how common beneficial insects are right here in our own communities.  Attendees may watch via Zoom or gather with fellow gardeners at the library for a special in-person viewing experience.  Registration is required and FREE.

April 18, 2026 1-3pm

Attend virtually via Zoom or in-person at Brown County Central Library Auditorium, 515 Pine St, Green Bay, WI 54301 

The Festival of Cultures celebrates a variety of cultures, ethnicities and countries. Participate in activities, watch performances and enjoy delicious food, all provided by a mix of UW-Green Bay student organizations and departments and community members. This event is free to attend and open to all!

Saturday, April 25, 2026 11am-4pm

Mauthe Center at UW-Green Bay, 2418 Leon Bond Dr, Green Bay, WI 54311

Enhance your fundraising skills at our Wisconsin grant writing workshop. Designed for nonprofit, business, and government leaders, this session covers the full grant lifecycle: finding the right funders, analyzing 990s, and writing compelling proposals with accurate budgets and evaluations. Choose one of two sessions options that works best for your schedule.

April 27, 2026 6-8pm
April 28, 2026 12-2pm

Virtual via Zoom

Nonprofits across Wisconsin are doing critical work every day to build communities where everyone can thrive, but fundraising can feel like an obstacle for many organizations and leaders.

Join Extension's educators who work with community nonprofits for a five-session series tailored to the needs of new nonprofits, small nonprofits, and people new to nonprofit fundraising. You will learn the fundamentals of effective fundraising and develop the skills you need to meet your financial goals.  Register by March 25, 2026.

April 1-30, 2026 Wednesdays 1-2:30pm

Virtual via Zoom

Registration is $75 (up to 2 people per organization included in fee)

Join us for our fourth annual nonprofit conference, designed to help you recharge mentally and physically, renew your sense of purpose and reconnect with friends and colleagues who share your passion for making a difference.  Organized by UW-Green Bay.  Register by March 27, 2026.

Thursday, April 16, 2026 9am-4pm
Oneida Casino Hotel Conference Center, Green Bay

Registration is $115 which includes continental breakfast and a lunch

Hosted by Extension, the CEC Conference is Wisconsin's convention for rural economic developers, leaders, and entrepreneurs -- anyone committed to building an entrepreneurial ecosystem across the great state of Wisconsin.

Not your typical conference, CEC takes place across an entire small town, with sessions hosted by local businesses and institutions, experiential learning opportunities, and catering by local restaurants.

May 13-15, 2026
Green Lake, WI

Registration is $125

2019 Technology Way
Room 113
Green Bay, WI 54311
920-391-4610
extension@browncountywi.gov

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