UW-Extension and UW Colleges are helping Wisconsin residents become Wisconsin citizens—in precollege and 4-H programs that put youth on the path to leadership, plus training for state and local government officials, informative public broadcasting and more.
For the past two years, I have been fortunate to be part of the Youth in Government program, which affords local high school students the opportunity to play an active role in discussions and decisions at City Council.
Monroe High School has partnered with the UW-Extension of Green County to begin a Youth in Government program. This has allowed our students to experience first hand what it is like to be involved in local government and extend their learning beyond the classroom.
I have been involved with Green County UW-Extension in one way or another for 14 years. They have served my needs while serving on Brodhead's City Council, where two years ago, we incorporated the Youth in Government Program.
I have been an avid amateur gardener all of my life, learning from my parents and grandparents. I feel gardening is a challenging and fulfilling hobby available to all. Now that I am semi-retired, I wish to share my joy and satisfaction in my gardening with others.
When I first came to UW-Waukesha I was very shy. I had a friend convince me to join a club and now I'm so involved with the UW System. I have more opportunities to be more involved and learn more faces. I am in Organization of Latino Leaders of America, Diversity Club and AAV.
I am a retired environmental educator that participated in Wisconsin Master Naturalist as an instructor and volunteer. Volunteering with young students at Art & Nature Camp, I found another WI Master Naturalist out participating in a citizen science project in Waukesha County.
I became a partner with UW-Extension in 1948 when I joined the Witwen Homemaker Club of Sauk County. As a young bride I learned so much - cooking, sewing, and working together with members of all age groups.
When my kids were young, I got involved with the local Extension office in what was Extension Homemakers. I learned about 4-H from my numerous visits to the office. I became a 4-H volunteer and taught many different project areas.
I am a 9-10 year veteran of 4-H. My projects were sewing, child care, home furnishings and dairy. While in 4-H, dairy was my love of life - But not very successful winning ever. I learned to decorate & make things for the home & after having 5 children, the child care got some use...