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The UW–Madison Division of Extension delivers practical education and outreach programs on the farm, in schools and in communities.

05/29/2026

To help monitor 86,000 miles of Wisconsin waterways, Water Action Volunteers supports local organizations and agencies with standardized data-collection protocols, training, and technical assistance. The result is cleaner waterways for residents to enjoy. Extension is committed to bringing community members into the scientific process.

Growing up on the Wisconsin River in the 1960s, Arnie DeWitt remembers the not-so-pleasant smell and look of the water. “There would be foam on top of the river, maybe a foot thick,” he said. Now, DeWitt lives in Burnett County near the Yellow River, which currently meets criteria for high-quali...

05/28/2026

Snapshot Day is an annual event that engages volunteers and conservation groups to search for aquatic invasive species, helping protect Wisconsin’s waterways. Snapshot Day 2026 is August 8. Learn more about the impact of last year's event and register for Snapshot Day 2026 starting on Monday. Extension is committed to bringing community members into the scientific process.

Event Information Date August 8th, 2026Time 8:30am - 12:30pmSave the Date:Join the statewide search for aquatic invasive species! Volunteer registration opens June 1, 2026! An Overview of Snapshot Day Snapshot Day is a statewide, one-day event connecting volunteers, water lovers, and local conse...

05/27/2026

Join us Thursday for the next Badger Crop Connect webinar to learn from UW experts about managing corn, soybeans, and other crops. The webinar is free to attend — just make sure to register via the link beforehand. Extension is committed to bringing community members into the scientific process.

Badger Crop Connect Live webinars with UW–Madison experts to help Wisconsin farmers and consultants manage corn, soybean, small grain, and forage crops Timely Wisconsin Crop Updates for Corn, Soybean, and Forage Growers and Consultants Get real-time expert management tips for your or your clients....

05/26/2026

The Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic provides assistance to community members to identify plant diseases and methods for control. Our clients include everyone from farmers and home gardeners to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Extension is committed to bringing community members into the scientific process.

Homepage Clinic Services Update (1/1/26) Visit our Digital Diagnosis page to submit photos for a digital diagnosis. A $25 fee applies. Visit our Sample Collection and Submission page for details on the clinic’s current physical sample submission process. Prices vary for this service. For a complet...

05/23/2026

We are offering an online introductory gardening course this fall. Learn about growing plants in a way that is (finally) successful and prevent plant problems before they start. Learn more about the course via the link, and join the list to be notified when registration opens. Check back over the next few weeks as we continue to highlight the different ways Extension brings community members into the scientific process.

Growing and Caring for Plants in Wisconsin: FOUNDATIONS IN GARDENING An online, complete-at-your-own-pace introductory course where you learn key concepts for selecting, growing, and maintaining plants – from trees to houseplants to vegetables (and everything in between!) What will I learn? | Ov...

05/22/2026

Minimizing nitrogen loss to groundwater — nitrate leaching — is important for human health and long-term farm profitability. We are supporting farmer-led research to improve water quality through on-farm nitrogen management systems. Check back over the next few weeks as we continue to highlight the different ways Extension brings community members into the scientific process.

There are several common ways to quantify nitrate leaching. Each method has different benefits and tradeoffs in terms of data accuracy, equipment needed, and time and labor requirements.

05/21/2026

As Americans spend nearly 90 percent of their time indoors, any time outdoors is a good thing. The Wisconsin Master Naturalist Program delivers meaningful opportunities for adults to reconnect with nature and learn about conservation — a volunteer network over 1,000 strong. Check back over the next few weeks as we continue to highlight the different ways Extension brings community members into the scientific process.

These days, much of life seems to have shifted indoors. As Americans spend nearly 90 percent of their time indoors, the Wisconsin Master Naturalist program is creating a counter‑current: structured, meaningful opportunities for adults to reconnect with nature—and experience measurable benefits t...

05/20/2026

The Lower Fox River Watershed Monitoring Program brings together high school students and teachers and UW scientists. Classrooms "adopt" local streams for seasonal water quality monitoring, which helps ensure the long-term health of streams in the Green Bay watershed. Check back over the next few weeks as we continue to highlight the different ways Extension brings community members into the scientific process.

A network of teachers and students across NE Wisconsin joins forces with UW-Green Bay to collect data and provide informed support.

05/19/2026

Caring for loved ones can be difficult and beautiful. We asked caregivers to share postcards that reflect the joys and challenges caregiving brings, which became a public exhibit to raise awareness and provide support to caregivers across Wisconsin. Check back over the next few weeks as we continue to highlight the different ways Extension brings community members into the scientific process.

School of Human Ecology

05/18/2026

We interviewed dozens of Wisconsin fathers to help us ask the right questions and deliver impactful programming that helps them be involved in their children's lives. Read our takeaways via the link, and check back over the next few weeks as we continue to highlight the different ways Extension brings community members into the scientific process.

About the Needs Assessment UW-Madison Division of Extension realized we were not serving fathers in our outreach programs at anywhere near the same extent that we had been serving mothers. Given the importance of fathers for child development and family well-being, fathers should be a major target a...

05/16/2026

High school students learn to collect samples from the Wisconsin River and extract environmental DNA to monitor and track invasive carp. Check back over the next few weeks as we highlight the different ways Extension brings community members into the scientific process.

A few months ago, a group of students from High Marq Environmental Charter School in Montello arrived at Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center, ready to join the fight against aquatic invasive species. They spent all day collecting samples from the Wisconsin River from which they extracted environmen...

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