University of Wisconsin-Madison
The Wisconsin StrongBodies Program, based on the National StrongPeople Program, empowers individuals of all ages to live stronger, healthier lives. Through community-based strength training programs, participants improve fitness, build strength, gain confidence, and connect socially, enhancing overall well-being. Designed for adults as they age, StrongBodies offers twice-weekly sessions led by trained instructors. Participants follow a structured […]
Check out the latest episode of The S-Files podcast, which explores the service story of AmeriCorps member Nicole Eshelman, who is serving her second term with Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction AmeriCorps Farm to School. She has been serving students in the greater La Crosse area the last two years, being based at the School […]
Consider sharing your time and talents to help maintain the school garden at the Hintgen & Hamilton/SOTAI Elementary School. To ensure the growing space is being checked on and cared for regularly we hope to have a volunteer in the garden every other day this summer. Please find garden volunteer sign up schedules at https://growlacrosse.org/volunteer-2/ […]
School garden volunteer opportunity, give time to your community today!
Canning-Beans-Info sheet
The current avian influenza outbreak is not thought to pose a risk to human health or to food safety but it is highly toxic to birds, including backyard poultry flocks. As of April 2, 2022 the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced a confirmed case of the highly pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPIA) in a […]
Countdown to the Thanksgiving Holiday As Thanksgiving approaches, cooking the traditional turkey dinner gives rise to anxieties and questions. What kind of turkey should I buy? Should I buy a frozen turkey or a fresh one? How do I store my turkey? A few simple steps will not only ease your holiday fears but will […]
UW-Madison Extension is offering virtual Strong Bodies/Women classes for participants in Wisconsin! Available in English & Spanish. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9am starting July 7th, 2020 or Mondays and Wednesdays 9am starting July 8th, 2020.
Does working from home have you snacking more? La Crosse County FoodWIse Educator Karie Johnson shares a guiltless sweet treat that is gluten free and only has two tablespoons of sugar per batch!
La Crosse County FoodWIse Educator Karie Johnson has been working on finding the bottom of her freezer. Ground pork that was harvested by her father-in-law from a wild hog graced her families table last night in this versatile recipe for a Pork Cabbage Stir Fry.
La Crosse County FoodWIse Educator Karie Johnson shares a family favorite recipe Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon chips. Karie loves healthy snack ideas that can be altered depending on what is on hand. This recipe can incorporate fresh, frozen, or canned fruit.
Extension La Crosse County is committed to keeping those we serve safe and healthy. In order to keep this commitment, at the directive of UW-Madison Chancellor, Rebecca Blank, all UW Madison events of 50 or more people, including the Division of Extension (including all WI 4-H programs) are cancelled effective immediately (Thursday, March 12, 2020), due to COVID-19, also known as the Corona virus. The health and safety of our participants, presenters, volunteers, and community is our most important priority. Please keep an eye out for any event cancellations that you may have registered for.
