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Available Extension Educational Programs
   


Health & Well-Being Programs


  • StrongBodies Strength Training

    StrongBodies: Be Strong Stay Strong is a strength training program for anyone desiring to slow down the bone and muscle loss process. StrongBodies is offered to various age groups and genders. Classes typically have ten to twenty participants.

    Duration: 60-75 minutes
    Number of sessions: 20 (twice weekly for 10 weeks)
    Cost: $30 suggested donation

    Contact Jillian Smith for more information at [email protected]


Nutrition Education Programs


These programs are free to families and individuals within established income guidelines.

  • Eating Smart and Being Active
    Learn more about how to eat healthy/get active and feel great doing it!  

    Eating Smart and Being Active is a series of lessons that Waukesha County Extension Nutrition Educators teach to participants in their own homes or in group settings at various community sites. It is available in English or Spanish and FREE to families with children.*

    Contact Jill Herz, FoodWIse Administrator for more information at [email protected] or (262) 548-7877

    *Families with children (ages infant – 19 years old, or are expecting) who are eligible for programs such as WIC, Free & Reduced Lunch, or Food Stamps (FoodShare) meet our income guidelines to participate in ESBA.

  • Eating Healthy/Keeping Food Safe/Stretching Your Food Dollar

    Extension Nutrition Educators teach low-income families, individuals, youth and elderly to learn about nutrition and improve their food security. The programs are available to families and individuals within established guidelines. This includes, but is not limited to, families and individuals who are eligible for: the QUEST card (food stamps/FoodShare), WIC, Wisconsin Works (W2), SSI or SSDI.

    Contact Jill Herz, FoodWIse Administrator for more information at [email protected] or (262) 548-7877


 Horticultural General Public Programs


  • Growing and Caring for Plants in Wisconsin: Foundations in Gardening

    UW-Madison Extension Waukesha County, as part of a state-wide initiative, will offer an on-line horticulture program from September through December to provide a foundation in science-based gardening principles. This course also offers optional online labs that provide some small group interaction and discussion. Labs are offered on several days and times. Waukesha County Extension staff lead several of the lab sessions. This program can also be used as an entry point to the Master Gardener Volunteer Program. For more information, visit https://mastergardener.extension.wisc.edu/being-a-master-gardener.

    Registration is required. 


Horticultural Professional Programs


  • Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Short Course

    A four week short course held each February afternoon designed to keep landscaping and grounds maintenance personnel up to date on the newest education practices and technology available to green industry professionals. Now offered via Zoom.  

    Duration: 3 hours
    Number of sessions: 4
    Cost: $25 per session or $60 for all 4 sessions 

    Contact Kristin Krokowski for more information at [email protected] or (262) 548-7775. To receive registration information, email [email protected].

  • Urban Forest Health Workshop

    The Urban Forest Health workshop is a combination of classroom talks and interactive walks that focus on issues related to maintaining tree health including topics tree pest, tree assessment and understory management. Click here to view the 2023 Urban Forestry flyer

    Duration: 6 hours
    Number of sessions: 1 
    Pricing: $65  

    Contact Kristin Krokowski for more information at [email protected] or (262) 548-7775.

 


Economic Development Programs


  • Downtown Market Analysis

    A diverse mix of business and community leaders learn about the changing marketplace in their downtown area, identify business and real-estate opportunities and develop strategies to support current and new businesses. Research is then put to work to support small business growth and development and demonstrate the downtown’s economic importance.

    Duration: Varies, call for more information 
    Number of Sessions: Varies, call for more information 
    Cost: Varies, call for more information

    Contact Steve Chmielewski at [email protected] or (262) 548-7781

  • Small Business Development

    Educational programs for small business development vary from entrepreneurship skill development to small business retention and expansion.

    Duration: Varies, call for more information 
    Number of Sessions: Varies, call for more information 
    Cost: Varies, call for more information

    Contact Steve Chmielewski at [email protected] or (262) 548-7781


Community, Organization, & Local Government Programs 


  • Community Public Opinion Survey

    This multi-session educational program works with a diverse group of community stakeholders to clarify data needed, design a survey tool, analyze results, and determine how results may be implemented. Communities and elected officials gain a new understanding from the survey analysis for data-driven decision making.

    Duration: Varies, call for more information 
    Number of Sessions: Varies, call for more information 
    Cost: TBD

    Contact Steve Chmielewski at [email protected] or (262) 548-7781

  • Plan Commission Workshop

    Appointment to a local government’s plan commission is an important commitment carrying significant responsibilities. A plan commission workshop can help bridge the knowledge-experience gap and increase commissioner confidence. Workshop topics vary.

    Duration: 2 to 2 1/2 hours 
    Number of Sessions: 1 session
    Cost: TBD

    Contact Steve Chmielewski at [email protected] or (262) 548-7781

  • Real Colors® Personality

    Real Colors® is a fun, interactive workshop that will provide you with skills to understand human behavior; skills that are easy to incorporate into everyday life.

    Since 1993, nearly one million people in businesses, professional organizations, universities, and government agencies throughout North America have used Real Colors® and its principles to improve and enhance their personal and professional relationships. The techniques learned through Real Colors® can help bring about lasting, positive change, resulting in higher levels of success for all.

    Duration: 2 1/2 to 3 hours
    Number of Sessions: 1 session
    Cost: TBD based on number of participants

    Contact Steve Chmielewski at [email protected] or (262) 548-7781

  • Strategic Planning for Non-Profit Organizations

    A strategically lead organization defines where it wants to be and implements change through an action plan to achieve that desired future. This educational process will assist your organization become more successful in achieving your mission and vision while creating community value.

    Duration: Varies, call for more information 
    Number of Sessions: Varies, call for more information 
    Cost: TBD

    Contact Steve Chmielewski at [email protected] or (262) 548-7781 

Extension Waukesha County * University of Wisconsin-Madison *  515 W Moreland Boulevard  * Administration Center Room G22  * Waukesha, WI 53188-3869 
Phone: (262) 548-7770 * Fax: (262) 548-7787 
Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday 

Civil Rights Statement: An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act requirements.

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