Únete a la discusión y al intercambio de conocimiento sobre cómo protegernos del calor extremo.El 12 de Mayo 5-7 pm hora cental.De click aquí para registrarse! Entre 2011 y 2021, el Bureau of Labor Statistics estima que cada año un promedio de 43 trabajadores agrícolas pierden sus vidas debido a las temperaturas ambientales elevadas. Para […]
Join us for an in-depth discussion and skillshare on staying safe in extreme heat.May 12th 5-7 pm CDTClick Here to Register! Between 2011 and 2021, The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that each year saw an average of 43 farmworkers lose their lives due to environmental heat. For farmworkers laboring in extreme heat, keeping ourselves […]
The book now offers detailed information about county roads, large land ownership, parks, and outdoor recreation opportunities. It also shows the locations of Dane County parks, publicly owned lands, churches, schools, cemeteries and municipal halls. Other unique features of the book include aerial photos of jurisdictions. This plat book was created entirely in-house, helping to reduce production […]
We are thrilled to welcome Wade Moder as the new Natural Resources Educator at Dane County UW-Madison Division of Extension. In this new role, Wade will offer invaluable support to community organizations, spearheads educational programs, and works passionately to raise awareness about Dane County’s natural resources and conservation initiatives. Before joining Extension, Wade served as […]
A series of online classes designed for dads and open to all. Connect with other fathers while learning to boost your child’s social and emotional skills. Topics include building strong relationships through communication, teaching children about feelings, helping children stand up for themselves and more! Discover Focus on Fathers.
One of the tools we have for climate resilience and mitigating the effects of urban heat islands in cities is planting more large-scale trees. This new two-sided publication from Dane County Extension Horticulture and the Tree Canopy Collaborative illustrates the steps in planting a tree, whether it is in a pot, bare root or has […]
‘Winter burn’ is a type of damage to evergreen foliage that occurs over winter or in early spring. Symptoms include browning and dying from foliage tips, extending inward. Several factors cause winter burn, including winter ‘thaws’ where the temperatures rise above freezing for a long period of time such that the plants come out of […]
Exciting news! The Dane County Department of UW Extension has secured a $55,000 annual federal grant to support the Richard Dilley Tax Center, enhancing free income tax preparation services. The center, in operation for 22 years, has provided invaluable assistance to low to moderate-income individuals, filing over 2,500 returns in 2023 alone, resulting in $3.71 […]
Claire Strader has been appointed as Deputy Director of Extension. Her impressive career includes ten years as the Organic Vegetable Extension Educator, securing 17 grants exceeding $2 million and overseeing a team of 4 full-time FairShare staff. She also coordinates educational programs, the annual Organic Vegetable Conference, field days, and research projects. Previously, Claire spent […]
The invasive spongy moth (formerly known as gypsy moth) is back in high numbers this year as part of its typical 10-year outbreak cycle. Spongy moth is a pest of many deciduous trees, especially oak, crabapple, hawthorn, birch, willow and linden. The Tree Canopy Collaborative, an initiative of the Dane County Office of Energy and […]
Pressure Canner Testing is available by appointment. Please contact Claire Mance to schedule an appointment at 608-224-3699 or mance.claire@countyofdane.com. Pressure Canner Testing is available by appointment. Our office hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. We are closed major holidays. The charge is $3 per gauge. In addition to your gauge, please […]
Michelle Probst, Natural Resource Educator Winter can be a tough situation here in Wisconsin, you either love it or hate it. Over the years, I have really come to love winter, and one thing that has helped me appreciate the winter is getting involved in winter activities. There are many organizations here in Dane County […]
