Welcome to the Brown County UW-Extension Website!
We are located at:
1150 Bellevue Street
Green Bay, WI 54302
920-391-4610 |
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| Brown County UW Extension Arboretum |
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| This spring the Master Gardener Board designated the Brown County Extension grounds a public Arboretum. The Brown County UW Extension Arboretum is a place for science, education and peaceful reflection on the beautiful variety of nature. What a valuable and enriching gift to the community. The following is part of the letter that was sent to the Board a few months ago: |
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| Since 1982 NEW Master Gardeners have been teaching horticultural principles to the residents of our region. |
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| NEW Master Gardeners planned, planted, and cared for the grounds at 1150 Bellevue Street from 1982 until the present. The goal Master Gardeners set for the grounds early in its history was to demonstrate the best plants for clay soils with an emphasis on trees and shrubs. A perennial garden and fruit and vegetable plots were added later to demonstrate methods to grow herbaceous and food crops on modified soils. The grounds are a place for the education of youth and adults in plant identification and selecting varieties that thrive best on “heavy” soils. Master Gardeners have supported the grounds as a Horticulture Educational effort since its inception. The Master Gardener board remains the supervising body along with its grounds committee. |
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Rose Garden |
| Come and visit "Little Mischief", "Super Hero" and "Lemon Merangue", just 3 of the 62 varieties of roses planted on the south end of the building at 1150 Bellevue Street. Our rose garden is fragrant and filled with color, well worth the visit. A complete list of our rose collection is available in the Extension Office, room 107. |
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Gypsy Moth
If you have questions about the increasing Gypsy Moth population, please click here.
For More Information:
Visit: The Wisconsin Cooperative Gypsy Moth Internet site at gypsymoth.wi.gov
Call: The toll-free gypsy moth information line at 1-800-642-MOTH (6684) |  |
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 4-H Youth Development |
| 4-H Graduation Ceremony |
| A ceremony for 4-H Graduates will be held on Sunday, August 22, at the Brown County Fair. We invite families and friends to share in acknowledging the Graduates' many years of involvement and accomplishments throughout their 4-H years. |
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| Agriculture |
| Brown County UW-Extension provides information and education in agricultural resources. Please click here to view the Brown County UW-Extension Agiculture website. |
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| Community Gardens |
| Wisconsin Medical Journal Article |
| The Wisconsin Medical Journal has published an Article written by Bill Wright, Brown County UW-Extension Community Garden Coordinator. Examining the Effect of Gardening on Vegetable Consumption Among Youth in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade appears in the June 2010 issue. For a sneak peak at the article, click here. |
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Container Gardening
A Container garden is an easy, low-cost method for establishing a garden program.
Please click here to view the Container Gardening Manual. |
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| Family Living |
Canning Fruit - August 4, 2010
Due to the popularity of this class, a second class will be offered. This will be a repeat of the July 21 class. |
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| Because they are relatively easy to preserve, foods containing high amounts of acid like fruits are a popular choice with home canners. Putting up a variety of acid foods gives you year-round use of your favorite fruits, from rhubarb to gooseberries to cherries. Learn how to can a variety of fruits. Pre-registration is required. Contact Alyssa Daul at 920-391-4610 or email daul_am@co.brown.wi.us |
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| Pickling Vegetables – August 10, 2010 |
| Home canners have long enjoyed the art of pickle-making. It is one of the oldest methods of preserving foods. In modern times, pickled cucumbers are commonly referred to as pickles. A pickle; however, is any fruit, vegetable or meat preserved in vinegar or brine. This workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to learn how to can cucumbers and other vegetables. Pre-registration is required. Contact Alyssa Daul at 920-391-4610 or email daul_am@co.brown.wi.us |
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| Food Preservation Series | |
Sponsored by the Brown County UW-Extension Office
Instructed by Judy Knudsen
Brown County UW-Extension Family Living Educator
To view the classes available for 2010, please click here. |  | |
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| Join the Strong Women Program will be program, a National Fitness Program for Women beginning on July 21, 2010. Please click here for information and registration forms. | |
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| Parenting the First Year Newsletter |
 | A series of parenting newsletters geared to the specific age of your baby. Where can you find them? Click here. |
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Family Living Programs
University of Wisconsin-Extension programs in Family living help families thrive in a rapidly changing world. Backed by research, Family Living Educators work in their communities to promote family strengths.
To view the brochure, please click here. |
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Family Living Blogspot
You will find tips, suggestions and information for incorporating healthy eating and food safety practices into your daily living activities.
Check it out at http://bcuwexhealthyliving.blogspot.com/ |
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| Nutrition Education |
| The new Farm Fresh Atlas is a click away. Learn how to support local growers and Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs) in Brown County. |
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| Urban Horticulture & Natural Resources |
| Controlling Earwigs |  |
| Earwigs have large, pincers-like protrusions at the rear of the body, which give them an evil appearance, but they don't harm people directly. Still, they can cause people problems by feeding on flowers and vegetables outdoors, by crawling into the home, and by congregating under well caps. For information on controlling earwigs, please click here. |
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