Barron County UW-Extension

06/22/2026

Starts today! Come check it out.

We are excited to announce Maker Mondays in collaboration with UW Eau Claire - Barron County Library! Every Monday starting June 22-August 17 (1pm-6pm) check out our newsletter https://t.e2ma.net/message/nqc1li/zvkkaul or visit http://barron.extension.wisc.edu/4h/maker to learn more, sign up for our newsletter and to register for the first week! UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Library

06/13/2026

Check this out!

We are excited to announce Maker Mondays in collaboration with UW Eau Claire - Barron County Library! Every Monday starting June 22-August 17 (1pm-6pm) check out our newsletter https://t.e2ma.net/message/nqc1li/zvkkaul or visit http://barron.extension.wisc.edu/4h/maker to learn more, sign up for our newsletter and to register for the first week! UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Library

06/09/2026

Get your summer off to a good start! Join us noon-1 pm., Tuesday, June 16, and Tuesday, June 23, for the Helping Children Develop Healthy Screentime Habits.
This two-part series for parents of children 3-10 years will help you help you:
-Set reasonable screentime limits
-Understand why problems happen
-Prevent issues
-Teach healthy screen habits
-manage conflict over screens
-Keep your child safe online
Learn more about this two-part series and register on our website: https://ashland.extension.wisc.edu/.../helping-children.../

06/03/2026

💸 Money can be a tough topic for co-parents — but it doesn’t have to lead to conflict.

You can learn — for FREE — to:

💰 Manage your money alongside your co-parent
💵 Model healthy conversations about money for your children

in this online Resilient Parenting class on Thursday, June 4: Money Talks: Less Stress, More Success!
💻 You can register now at go.wisc.edu/132w5f
🗓️ Join us the first Thursday of every month for a different topic to help parents and caregivers who are raising children while living apart.

06/03/2026

🌿 WeCOPE is back this summer!
Join us for a 6‑week Zoom series focused on building resilience, reducing stress, and adding more calm to your daily life.

Thursdays, June 25–July 30
11:30 AM–12:30 PM | On Zoom

Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMw-Se5un5DbGGj9ZvjsHgr7gM5KSQiuYCokOqXtNVqQWgQA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=111939024003710248093

Workbooks are free for local pickup; shipping available for $10. Open to all adults — feel free to share!

04/28/2026

💳 Your Credit Report — in ONE WEEK!
Want to learn more about credit and not sure how to run your free report and read your credit history? Join this FREE Money Matters Live workshop.
💡 You can learn:
• Financial knowledge about credit
• What lenders look for when you apply for a loan
• How to run free credit report and read your credit history
📅 May 5
⏰ 10-11 a.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join either workshop!
Take one small step toward building a stronger financial future!
👉 Sign up today at https://go.wisc.edu/t5qt0p

04/21/2026

Planning AHEAD is an end-of-life planning course for all ages.
You can learn how to how to prepare for the end of life for yourself or a loved one and why it’s important to have a plan in place.
In this 7-session, research-based program, you'll learn how to get ready for:
💵 Financial changes
🗎 Medical and legal directives
🏘️ Estate planning
🏥 End-of-life care
📅 Tuesdays: April 28-June 9
💻 Online: 11 a.m.-noon
👉 Fee: $30 (includes materials)
✔️ Register today! events.humanitix.com/pa-spring-2026

04/16/2026

Healthy boundaries are essential for a positive co-parenting relationship. Learn the importance of respectful boundaries and explore strategies to establish and maintain them.

Join us for a FREE Resilient Co-Parenting class at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 7th, led by UW–Madison Division of Extension.
💻 Register now at go.wisc.edu/132w5f
🗓️ Can’t make it this time? We meet on the first Thursday of every month to explore a topic to help parents and caregivers who are raising children together while living apart.

04/08/2026

🏠💵Struggling to find quality and affordable rental housing?
Join this FREE six-session course to get tips on how to have a successful renting experience. If you are a first-time renter or have had negative renting experiences in the past, Rent Smart will help you feel confident so you can find and keep your rental home.
✨In this course you will learn:
Tenant & landlord rights and responsibilities
How to build a strong tenant–landlord partnership
What landlords look for when they screen tenants
📅 Upcoming Classes:
Apr. 14-30 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 7–8 p.m.
May 4–22 | Mondays & Fridays | 1–2 p.m.
Jun. 9–24 | Tuesdays & Wednesdays | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
👉Sign Up:
https://go.wisc.edu/yy8ebf
📝Click here to learn more about the course:
https://finances.extension.wisc.edu/programs/rent-smart/

04/06/2026

Registration OPEN
🚜 Northwest Region Tractor Safety Certification Program – June 8–11, 2026
The Tractor Safety Certification Program will be held June 8–11, 2026 at Barron High School.
📅 Mon–Wed: 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
📅 Thurs (Testing): 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
💲 Cost: $20 per person
This program meets State and Federal requirements for youth under 16 who will be operating tractors or self‑propelled equipment.
It is open to:
• Youth 12–13 operating equipment for their family farm
• Youth 14–15 working for farms outside their own family
Participants will learn safe tractor operation, hazard awareness, and risk reduction. Hands‑on driving practice is included, and each student must complete a written exam and a driving test.
To register, visit: https://barron.extension.wisc.edu/tractorsafety and click REGISTER.
Registration is limited to 45 participants.
Paper forms are available at the Barron County Extension Office, 1800 College Drive, Rice Lake, WI 54868.
Questions? Call 715‑788‑6240 or contact your local Ag instructor.