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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 […]

Fun, Hands On – At Home Learning

Dear Parents and Caregivers, As always, Extension and 4-H want to support youth and families with fun, hands-on learning that helps young people build life skills like critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making. World events are making things more challenging right now. But we don’t let that stop us! Extension educators from around the […]

Stay at Home and Sew a Mask Event

Join the Lincoln County Health Department and do a “Stay at Home and Sew a Mask for our Community Members” April 1st – April 10th. Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19 throughout Wisconsin, the Lincoln County Health Department is asking for your help to sew some hand-sewn masks to help our community stay protected. […]

Food Safety and COVID-19 FAQ

There are many questions right now about COVID-19 and whether it can be transmitted through the food we eat. Dr. Barbara Ingham, Professor and Food Safety Specialist with the University of Wisconsin-Madison recently shared responses to common questions people are asking about food safety and COVID-19. Is COVID-19 going to make us sick through the […]

Cupcake Wars – Decorating Contest

Now is the time to showcase your decorating skills. Lincoln County & Langlade County youth let your creativity shine by decorating cupcakes. The Cupcake Wars contest is open to all youth in Lincoln & Langlade Counties, not just 4-Hers. Photos are due March 26. Photos will be uploaded to Facebook for community judging. The […]

StrongBodies Classes Cancelled Through April 24

UPDATED 3/24: With the Governor’s “Safer at Home” directive, the StrongBodies program has been canceled through April 24. If you are currently enrolled in the program and would like to have some alternative ways to participate online, please email Becky and we will help you find a way to stay active! Amber Canto, Health and […]

StrongBodies Spring 2020 Registrations Available

StrongBodies is an evidence-based strength training program developed at Tufts University aimed at mid-life and older women and men. Programs will be offered in both Merrill and Tomahawk for spring 2020. The spring session will begin on March 3rd in Merrill and in Tomahawk on March 30th. In Merrill, the time for the morning class […]

O’Tannenbaum Fundraiser – List of Winners

Thank you to everyone who helped make the O’Tannenbaum Tour and the Parade fundraiser at Johnson Gifts a success! Thanks to everyone who donated (time and items) and thanks to all who purchased something! Generosity such as yours is enables Lincoln County 4H to do such amazing things! Complete list of O’Tannenbaum Winners: Wreaths: 1. […]

Lincoln County Parent Pact Now Available

The Lincoln County Parent Support Network recently partnered with the Healthy Minds for Lincoln County coalition to develop the Lincoln County Parent Pact. This pact provides parents with guidelines about alcohol, bullying, weapons, cellphone and Internet use, and much more. Conversation starters to use with other parents when your children and their friends are at […]