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Get Free Health Insurance Help

Kirk Moore, a health insurance advocate with Covering Wisconsin, will be holding open office hours on Thursday, September 28th, 2023 from 9AM – Noon at the Florence County Human Services Department.  If you cannot drop in, feel free to give him a call with your questions at (608) 234-0211. Florence County Human Services 501 Lake […]

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Families and Technology

Florence County Join us as a whole family for this two-hour workshop to learn how to find the right fit between family screen use and values. Thursday, April 20th 5-7 pm NWTC in Aurora 2030 Calvary Dr. Niagara, WI 54151 A family-style meal and child care for children 4+ will be provided in the Gym. […]

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Positive Parenting Little Ones

  To Register: Call UW Extension at (715) 528-4480 ext 5 Register Here Welcome to Triple P – Positive Parenting Program There will be a free parenting workshop offered in Florence County. Parents and caregivers of youth 12 and younger are welcome to join us for a free Triple P-Positive Parenting Workshop at the Florence […]

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Triple P Teen

To Register: Call UW Extension at (715) 528-4480 ext 5, Or Register Online Here Welcome to Triple P – Positive Parenting Program There will be a free parenting workshop offered in Florence County. Parents and caregivers of youth 12 and older are welcome to join us for a free Triple P-Positive Parenting Workshop at the […]

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Welcome Peyton!

Extension Florence County would like to welcome Peyton Prevost as the 4-H Youth Development Summer Intern for the 2022 season. As part of her position, she will be assisting with the Food, Fun, and Fitness Program along with the Outdoor Adventure Program. Peyton anticipates strengthening her leadership skills and building relationships with all the wonderful […]

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Welcome Kathleen

Kathleen Selden is the new 2022 Summer Horticulture Assistant for the UW-Extension Florence office. With her position, she will be assisting with the Crossroads Community Garden as well as helping community members answer horticulture-related questions. This summer, Kathleen is looking forward to forming connections with community members and giving back to the wonderful community she […]

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Strengthening Families Month

Welcome to Strengthening Families Month! Click HERE to RegisterParents and Families Join us for a free family-style meal and a parenting workshop at the Florence Elementary School. Childcare will be provided for children Age 2+. The family-style meal starts at 5:00 pm and the workshops will start promptly at 5:30 – 7:00. April 5th – […]

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Check Your Free Credit Report

Check Your Free Credit Report Part of the Check Your Free Credit Report Campaign program By law, everybody can obtain three free credit reports each year. The information in your credit report affects your life in important ways—your ability to get a loan, how much you pay for credit and insurance, securing a job, renting a […]

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Welcome to Florence County Extension Maria Bournoville!

Maria Bournoville is the new positive youth development and 4-H Educator for UW-Extension Florence office. Maria has a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Education from UW-Stevens Point. After college graduation, Maria entered the world with a passion for youth and connecting them to the natural world. Maria worked as a naturalist for Whitefish Dunes […]

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Strong Bodies

Strong Bodies Virtual – Community Strength Training Program for Women and Men in Florence County, and Foodwise, will be offering the Strong Bodies Program in person at the Florence Natural Resource Center. Strong Bodies is an exercise program for middle-aged and older adults. The program is an 8-week class that meets twice a week (Tuesdays […]

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