Ready? Set... Summer Camps! Join Brown County 4-H at the STEM Innovation Center, 2019 Technology Way, Green Bay, WI 54311 for a summer of fun! There are 7 sessions to choose from that spark new interests or build on current knowledge. Check out the Brown County 4-H Facebook page for a deep dive on what each camp has to offer. 

Is your family up for an adventure this summer? Brown County 4-H presents Adventures in 4-H! 3 adventurous sessions diving into topics such as dairy, nature and all of its resources, and instruments. While these session are designed for youth ages 5-8, this will be fun for the whole family!

Each session has a $10 registration fee and will be held at the STEM Innovation Center 2019 Technology Way, Green Bay, WI 54311. A caring adult will need to stay with youth for the duration of the session.

Do you have a garden? Do you know someone who does? YOU can be part of a program that donated nearly 10,000 pounds of fresh fruits and veggies to food pantries right here in Brown County last year!

Planting for a Purpose helps local gardeners and farmers to share the food they grow with Brown County's food pantries, shelters, and meal sites. An informational meeting will be held March 22 at the Downtown Central Library, 515 S Pine Street, Green Bay at 10 AM. At the meeting, we'll let you know how you can get involved, how your donations are used, and which produce is most useful for our local families. Pastries (for you) and free seeds (for your garden) will be available.

Questions? Contact Liz murphy at liz.murphy@wisc.edu or 920-391-4626.

With 1 in 6 children in Eastern Wisconsin dealing with food insecurity, the need for support and education has never been greater. In collaboration with Mark and Sarah Tauscher, FoodWIse is leading classes to help middle school kids learn about cooking, nutrition, food safety, and kitchen skills, hosted by the Boys and Girls Club of Green Bay. Brown County FoodWIse educator Julie Raasch and Program Administrator Liliana Ramirez are providing instruction for the eight-week program.

Additional support from TDS and Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin means that the kids get to take home the full ingredients for each recipe from the program, allowing them to share what they’ve learned with their families and loved ones.

This all-hands-on-deck effort was lauded by Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach, who read a proclamation about the program for National Nutrition Month, and by Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich, who shared remarks at a press conference to celebrate the event. 

Facilitated by UW-Madison Extension Kewaunee County, Nonprofit Leader Conversations are one hour conversations about a topic of interest to leaders of nonprofit organizations. Topics such as how to foster creativity, diversity and alliance, and the legality of having volunteers will all be discussed this spring. 

UW-Green Bay presents virtual workshops for nonprofit organizations.

Whether you're looking to dive into new technology, explore creative strategies or develop professional expertise, these sessions will provide valuable insights and hands-on learning experiences.

March 27, 2025 | 7:30 -8:30 p.m. | Zoom Webinar

A panel discussion on "Sheep Products and Services." Entrepreneurs providing value-added products and services will join us to share their experiences and insights into the industry.

April 17, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. | Zoom Webinar

Toddlerhood can be a difficult time to navigate. Learn how self-control develops in children so you can better understand where your children are developmentally and how to best support them.

April 22, 2025 | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. | Zoom Webinar

Come join other parents and caregivers to talk about why children sometimes behave in challenging ways. You’ll learn practical skills for setting boundaries and using effective discipline to encourage children to behave well and get along with others.

April 24, 2025 | 7:30 -8:30 p.m. | Zoom Webinar

Dr. Cody Gifford, Assistant Professor of Meat Science at the University of Wyoming, will discuss carcass traits, quality, and producing the best possible end product.

May 21, 2025 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm | Zoom Webinar

Participants will learn a simple action planning tool that they can use to think strategically about their organization’s priorities. Using the action planning tool nonprofit leaders can reach consensus on what their organization needs to focus on, explore what will help and could impede their progress, and identify the most important and actionable activities to reach their goal. Once you know how to use the action planning tool you can use it repeatedly to help your organization be nimble during times of uncertainty and change. You can also use it when your organization is stuck and feeling overwhelmed.

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

extension@browncountywi.gov