Extension Wood County

05/30/2026

Today is the day! We're about an hour into 2026 Wood County Clean Sweep - Marshfield and the line has subsided quite a bit! Come on out and dispose of your wastes before heading over to MACCI 's DairyFest!

05/27/2026

Join the Extension Wood County team as an Associate 4-H Educator!

This part time educator will work to develop and deliver in-school and after-school 4-H programs for students in kindergarten - high school.

For more information and to apply, please go to:
https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/associate-4-h-educator-wisconsin-rapids-wisconsin-united-states

Applications are due June 21st.

Wood County 4-H, WI

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.Job Category:Academic StaffEmployment Type:RegularJob Profile:Outreach AssociateJob Summary: The 4-H Associate Educator is an integral part of...

05/19/2026

Cleaning out your garage, basement, or outbuildings over the upcoming long weekend? 🧹 If you come across old or unwanted hazardous chemicals, set them aside—don’t throw them away!

✅ Bring them to 2026 Wood County Clean Sweep - Marshfield for safe, free disposal:
🗓 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Marshfield Agricultural Research Station 2615 Yellowstone Drive, Marshfield
Accepted items include automotive fluids, batteries, oil-based paints, pesticides, fertilizers, and more.
⚠️ Remember: label all items, secure lids, and transport upright.

Let’s keep Wood County clean and safe—see you at Clean Sweep! ♻️

05/06/2026

☀️💪 Ready to feel strong this summer? 💪☀️

Join the Pittsville StrongBodies Program and build strength, boost energy, and have fun with a great group!

📅 June 8 - August 5, Mondays & Wednesdays
⏰ 8:30 - 9:45 AM
📍 Pittsville Community Center, 5291 3rd Avenue

Space is limited and pre-registration is required! Suggested $20 donation to support the program.

Call Extension Wood County at 715-421-8437 or register at https://bit.ly/PittsvilleSBSummer2026

Grab a friend and join us - we would love to see you there! 😆
Pittsville Community Library

04/24/2026

Mark your calendars! The Wood County Clean Sweep is coming up on Saturday, May 30th from 8-12pm!

📍Marshfield Ag Research Station | 2615 Yellowstone Drive, Marshfield

⬇️ Full details here:
https://wood.extension.wisc.edu/files/2026/03/2026-Clean-Sweep-Flyer.pdf

*There will also be a fall event held in Saratoga on Saturday, September 12th.

04/02/2026

Wood County Offices (Courthouse, River Block and the Marshfield Annex) will be closed on Friday, April 3rd for Good Friday/Easter holiday.

If you need assistance, please leave us a message at 715-421-8440 and we'll be in touch next week!

03/16/2026

The Extension Wood County office is closed today, Monday, March 16th. Wood County Government has closed all county administrative buildings due to the blizzard.

We should return to normal operating hours on Tuesday, March 17.
Thank you!

03/12/2026

📢 Calling all Wisconsin nonprofit, business, and government leaders! If you’re looking to strengthen your grant writing skills, don’t miss Grant Writing Basics, a free and hands-on virtual workshop from UW–Madison Division of Extension.

✨ In this workshop, you will learn:
• The outline of a common grant proposal
• Where to look for funding for your organization
• The most common grant writing mistakes
• And more!

🗓️ Choose the session that works for you:
• Monday, April 27, 2026 — 6:00–8:00 pm
or
• Tuesday, April 28, 2026 — Noon–2:00 pm

📝 Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/grantwriting

🆓 This workshop is free and open to leaders across Wisconsin.
Accessibility services—including interpreters and alternative formats—are available upon request by April 1, 2026.

03/09/2026

Join the Wisconsin Rapids Family Center for their Wellness Fair on April 18th.

We are very excited to officially announce our Wellness Fair for Survivors & Supporters in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month! 🩵

Join us on April 18th from 10am-12pm for a FREE community event featuring:
⭐Local resource tables
⭐Vendor booths with interactive activities
⭐An art station
⭐Raffle Basket Drawings

In the next few weeks, we will be highlighting the incredible community partners that will be joining us! Save the date and share out the event to your family and friends!

02/18/2026

Join our Community Health Worker, Ka Zoua, for the virtual WeCOPE series, starting on March 31st.
This 7-week program meets virtually once a week and aims to empower adults with evidence-based coping strategies to manage stress, build resilience and navigate life's challenges with confidence and emotional strength.
To learn more about the program, visit: health.extension.wisc.edu/wecope
To register for the class, visit: go.wisc.edu/3h30p0