Extension Florence County would like to welcome Leighton Lambert as the 4-H Youth Development Summer Intern for the 2024 season. As part of her position, she will be assisting with the Food, Fun, and Fitness Program along with the Outdoor Adventure Program. Leighton looks forward to getting all the experience working with different age levels […]

Holly Krueger is the 2024 Summer Horticulture Assistant for the UW-Extension office in Florence.  With her position, she will be assisting with the Crossroads Community Garden, as well as helping community members answer horticulture related questions.  Do you need information about a garden or yard related issue?  Do you need help identifying a garden pest […]

Grand Re-Opening of the Wild Rivers Interpretive Center and Gift Shop on Saturday, May 4th. Stop in Monday Through Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. or Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. to purchase hunting or fishing licenses or renew your AVT/UTV, boat or snowmobile registrations. The center also sells Florence County Boat […]

The Outdoor Adventures Program will explore Florence County and surrounding areas by hiking, canoeing, kayaking & other fun activities. Our goal is to have fun as we enjoy healthy activities in our beautiful outdoors.  We will find points of interest and destinations with maps and more.  Healthy lifestyle, nutrition tips, survival skills and team building […]

When many people think of health, fruits and vegetables come to mind. While eating well is a great part of a healthy lifestyle, there are so many other important factors involved in truly being healthy. One factor that often gets overlooked is maintaining a healthy social life. Social networks are wonderful for making people feel […]

Reminder: Community Garden Orientation Meeting Thursday, April 25th. 3-4 pm at the Florence Natural Resource Center in the Lower Level Conference room. Come reserve your garden bed for $13.00 Questions? Contact Jane Lindow at (715) 528-4480

Register here to attend Florence County Outdoor Education: Growing Fruit Trees in the Northwoods. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

This free online program focuses on the research and practical methods behind bee lawns. Topics include optimal timing for planting, whether to overseed an existing lawn or start from scratch, and other establishment practices. Learn recommendations for different sites and information about purchasing pre-made bee lawn mixes or mixing your own. This webinar is a […]