Upcoming Events

Below is a quick list of our upcoming events. Some events are open to the public while others require advance registration. If the event name or location is underlined, you can click on it for more information. Some of the links may require Acrobat Reader to view and print a registration brochure or location map. For advice about installing and configuring Acrobat Reader to view and print UW-Extension publications, read our Technology Tip.

On-Going

4-H
For a complete list of upcoming 4-H events, see the 4-H Calendar

Master Gardener Events
Master Gardeners have their own web site with a list of Master Gardener Events.

Get Checking
For people without a checking or savings account
Classes offered once or twice a month
Download the brochure ( 2 pages, 823 KB)
Download the 2008 class schedule ( 1 page, 15 KB)
To have a brochure and class schedule mailed, call: 414-290-2400

September

Root-Pike WIN Rain Garden Tour
Thursday, September 25, 8:45 am - Noon
Starts at the Racine County Visitors & Convention Bureau
To reserve a spot, contact Andy Yencha, 414-290-2431 or andrew.yencha@ces.uwex.edu

Milwaukee County Fair at Harvest Fair
Fun for all ages - Open Class judging, penny stacking contests, 4-H activities, contemporary folk music, and lots more
September 26, 27 & 28
Horticulture Building on the State Fair Grounds
For more information, visit the Milwaukee County Fair web page

4-H 80th Anniversary Celebration
Cooperative Extension is inviting current and former 4-H members to celebrate this 4-H milestone during the County Fair.
The program will include awards, a display of historic 4-H photos and memorabilia, and other activities.
Saturday, September 27 at 1:00 pm
Horticulture Building on the State Fair Grounds
For more information, visit the 4-H website

October

Moon Stroll for Families
Recommended for ages 8 and up
Friday, October 3, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Wehr Nature Center
9701 W. College Avenue, Franklin
To register, call 425-8550 by October 1

Cider Sunday
Cider press demonstrations, cider tasting, live music, nature hikes, crafts
Sunday, October 5, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wehr Nature Center
9701 W. College Avenue, Franklin

Southeast Wisconsin Fox River Partnership Meeting
Wednesday, October 15, 8:30 - 10:30 am
UW-Waukesha Field Station, Wales
For more information, contact Andy Yencha, 414-290-2431 or andrew.yencha@ces.uwex.edu

Halloween Haunts
Designed for families with children ages 4 - 10
October 16, 17 & 18, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Wehr Nature Center
9701 W. College Avenue, Franklin
Public registration begins 8:30 am, Monday, September 29

Master Gardener Fall Specialty Training
Herbaceous Ornamentals
For Master Gardeners who have completed General Training and volunteer service requirements
Four Sessions: October 22, October 29, November 5 & November 12
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Boerner Botanical Gardens in Whitnall Park, Hales Corners
Download the registration brochure
For more information, contact Ellen Blankenship, 414-290-2416 or ellen.blankenship@ces.uwex.edu

November

Foreclosure Prevention Conference:
Examining Successful Collaborations and Ongoing Barriers to Foreclosure Prevention
Focus on mitigating preventable foreclosures
Thursday, November 6
Country Springs Hotel, Waukesha
More information and online registration
For more information, contact Suzanne Dennik, 414-290-2422 or suzanne.dennik@ces.uwex.edu

Southeast Wisconsin Citizen Stream Monitoring: Water Action Volunteer Meeing & Potluck
Thursday, November 6, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Racine County UW-Extension office, Ives Grove
To RSVP, contact Andy Yencha, 414-290-2431 or andrew.yencha@ces.uwex.edu

Southeast Wisconsin Fox River Partnership Meeting
Wednesday, November 12, 8:30 - 10:30 am
Lake Pewaukee Sanitary District, Pewaukee
For more information, contact Andy Yencha, 414-290-2431 or andrew.yencha@ces.uwex.edu

PACE - Poverty Awareness for Community Engagement
Explore the complexity of poverty issues including power and privilege, classism, and racism
Friday, November 21, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Milwaukee County UW-Extension
932 South 60th Street, West Allis
Download the registration brochure ( 2 pages, 146 KB)
For more information, contact: Cindy Muhar, 414-290-2420, cynthia.muhar@ces.uwex.edu

How to Cut Your Energy Bill
Learn how to make your home more energy efficient and receive a compact fluorescent light bulb
Saturday, November 15, 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Wehr Nature Center
9701 W. College Avenue, Franklin
To register, call 425-8550 by November 12

December

Mid Kettle Moraine Partnership
Monday, December 8, 9:00 am - Noon
Girl Scout offices, West Bend
For more information, contact Andy Yencha, 414-290-2431 or andrew.yencha@ces.uwex.edu

Southeast Wisconsin Fox River Partnership Meeting
Wednesday, December 10, 8:30 - 10:30 am
Walworth County Administration Center, Elkhorn
For more information, contact Andy Yencha, 414-290-2431 or andrew.yencha@ces.uwex.edu

Winter Tree & Plant Identification
Outdoor program, please dress for the weather
Monday, December 15, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Wehr Nature Center
9701 W. College Avenue, Franklin
To register, call 425-8550 by December 11

Christmas Bird Count
Participate in the annual national count of wintering birds
Saturday, December 20, 8:00 am - Noon
Wehr Nature Center
9701 W. College Avenue, Franklin
To register, call 425-8550 by December 13