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Resources for Lincoln County Residents During the COVID-19 Emergency

Extension Lincoln County has put together a page of resources to help during the COVID-19 emergency: Being Calm and Prepared for COVID-19 This webpage has resources to help with the financial, physical, emotional, and social implications of the current health crisis and is updated regularly as the situation evolves. We need to work together to […]

Programing and Educator Access During the Public Health Emergency for COVID-19

Due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak and the Governor’s “Safer at Home”, all Extension Lincoln County Staff are working from home. All meetings for 4-H, HCE, Master Gardeners and Live Sustainable have been postponed and our physical office will be closed until the emergency is over. All our educators are working remotely and are still […]

Cabin Fever Friday – June 26, 2020

In this edition of Cabin Fever Friday: All Things Orange! Enjoy this project newsletter. Cabin Fever Fridays – June 26 pdf

Local COVID-19 Testing Sites

Looking for information on how to get tested? Contact the Lincoln County Health Department, if you are in need of COVID-19 testing, but are having trouble getting tested. We want to learn what issues community members are having so we can help. Contact us at LCHealth@co.lincoln.wi.us or 715-536-0307. You can download the Local COVID-19 Testing […]

Citizenship Washington Focus – Presidential Inauguration

Citizenship Washington Focus – Presidential Inauguration January 17-21, 2021 (may include extra days for travel) Citizenship Washington Focus – Presidential Inauguration (CWF-PI) is a 5-day educational experience in Washington, D.C. Delegates and adult advisors will partake in a variety of workshops, activities, and per-experience preparation which will have them learn about the Executive Branch, the […]

Cabin Fever Friday – June 19, 2020

This week we take a look at ‘kitchen science‘ through bubbles, raisins, and other fun mixtures. Have fun! Cabin Fever Fridays – June 19 pdf

Tractor Safety Instruction – Virtual

Tractor Safety Course for Lincoln & Langlade Counties A combination of independent virtual and in-person instruction for youth ages 12 – 16. ONLINE TRACTOR SAFETY COURSE JULY 8-JULY 17 9:00 AM-10:00 AM IN-PERSON WRITTEN & DRIVING TESTING DATE TBD Register by July 6 at bit.ly/TractorSafetyOnline INSTRUCTION PROVIDED BY: DAN MARZU, DIVISION OF EXTENSION AGRICULTURE EDUCATOR […]

Cabin Fever Friday – June 12, 2020

Here’s the next Cabin Fever Friday project newsletter. Let’s celebrate Dairy! Cabin Fever Fridays – June 12

COVID Testing in Lincoln County

Lincoln County Health Department is collaborating with the Wisconsin National Guard to provide free COVID-19 testing. The National Guard will be providing drive-through style COVID-19 nasal swab testing in Merrill on Thursday, June 11 from 11 am – 7 pm at the Merrill Festival Grounds. No appointments are necessary. Anyone 5 years and older with […]

Cabin Fever Friday – June 5, 2020

It’s June! And its Friday! Yay! This week’s Cabin Fever Friday features three activities from 4-H Inspire Kids to Do Activity Guide. For more activities go to https://4-h.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/4H-Activity-Guide-Final-0126-2020.pdf . Don’t forget to share activity photos with us. Cabin Fever Fridays – June 4 4H-30-Days-of-Doing-Calm-Cards

Issue 2 We Can Do This! A Printable Resource for Coping with the Pandemic

Do you know someone who could use helpful, fact-based, and educationally-sourced information on dealing with the challenges of the COVID pandemic but they don’t have access to the internet? Extension Lincoln County has put together a newsletter you can print off for them! We Can Do This! Issue 2 (pdf, 8 pages) These newsletters will also […]

Cabin Fever Friday – May 29, 2020

Cabin Fever Friday A Project Newsletter – May 29, 2020 Enjoy another edition of Cabin Fever Fridays. In this edition you will make a bird feeder out of a grapefruit, take a walk and create art, and make critters out of sandwiches. Take a photo of you and your project. Then send it to Holly […]