Gather the whole family and bundle up for a magical evening at “Reindeer Cheer”. This popular event returns to a new location this year - the East Branch Library, 2253 Main Street, in Green Bay. Reindeer Cheer will feature two LIVE reindeer provided by the local organization Santa’s Crew, and more!
The Wisconsin Library Association (WLA) recently announced that Brown County Library was selected as the 2023 WLA Library of the Year. This award recognizes distinguished achievement in service provided by any type of Wisconsin library, library system, or network.
This notable distinction is based on activities or accomplishments in the areas of impact to the community, commitment to innovation, and commitment to library users. Nominations are reviewed by WLA’s Awards & Honors Committee.
Windstream, who provides the network for these cellular users, is experiencing a hardware failure and that is preventing the reliable routing of calls. Windstream is working to replace their damaged hardware.
The Brown County phone network is not having any issues. It is solely the cell phone users that are having problems. Currently Windstream has not provided their users with an ETA for the restoration.
Here are five quick tips to have a safe and healthy celebration:
Monitor the air quality:
- Be air aware this 4th of July! Air quality conditions may change rapidly over the next few days. It is important to pay close attention to the air quality in your area and take action, especially if you don’t feel well. You can check www.airnow.gov for real time updates where you live or where you’re traveling to.
- Avoid mosquito bites by applying an insect repellent with DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR3535 to exposed skin and clothing. Consider rescheduling outdoor activities that occur during evening or early morning hours, when mosquitoes that spread the West Nile virus are most active. Wear long-sleeves, long pants, and socks when outdoors to keep mosquitoes away from your skin. Learn more about the West Nile Virus here: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/mosquito/wnv.htm
- Whether you’re barbecuing, grilling, cooking, or eating outdoors it’s important to always keep food safety in mind. Bacteria in food multiply faster at temperatures between 40°F and 140°F, so the summer heat can pose a problem. Here are some easy things you can do to help keep everyone at your table safe from foodborne illness: https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/barbecue-basics-tips-prevent-foodborne-illness
- Take steps to stay cool in the heat if you plan on being outdoors. Drink plenty of water on hot days. Do regular check-ins with loved ones, especially young children, and older adults. Avoid the hottest part of the day—if you want to be outside, stick to the cooler morning and evening hours. Stay informed about your local weather forecasts so you can plan outdoor activities safely. Pay attention to extreme heat alerts. More heat safety guidance can be found here: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/climate/heat-safety.htm
- Keep you, your loved ones, and your pets safe! Don’t swim if there is a red sign that says “Beach Closed” or where water is discolored, or has scum, foam, or dead fish. Wash off with clean water after swimming, and rinse off pets with clean water if they swim in discolored or scummy water. Also never drink or swallow the water from a lake or a pool. Learn more here: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/water/bg-algae/resources.htm
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You can learn more about Brown County Public Health's Vaccines for Children program by visiting https://www.browncountywi.gov/departments/public-health/general-information/immunizations
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The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine remains authorized as a single booster dose for individuals 5-11 years of age at least 5 months after completing a primary series of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
If you are 12 years of age or older and currently have an appointment scheduled for either the monovalent Pfizer or Moderna booster, you need to reschedule for when locations have the new COVID-19 bivalent vaccines available. Please speak with your healthcare provider.
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Key changes:
- Social Distancing: due to the increased number of vaccinated individuals and those with immunity as a result of previous COVID-19 infections, the CDC no longer recommends staying at least 6 feet away from other people to reduce the risk of exposure.
- Quarantine: unvaccinated individuals no longer need to quarantine for 5 days after exposure to COVID-19. Instead, they should wear a mask for 10 days and get tested on day 5. Stay home if you develop symptoms and test again.
- Test to Stay: if an individual was exposed to COVID-19, they no longer need to receive a negative test to stay in school as long as they are not experiencing any symptoms.
- Contact Tracing: should be limited to high risk situations, such as hospitals and group-living settings (nursing homes, shelters, prisons).
Learn more about blue-green algae: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p01888.pdf
COVID-19 vaccines remain available to all Wisconsinites at no cost regardless of immigration or health insurance status. Parents and guardians can schedule an appointment for the vaccine using a variety of options, including with their health care provider, at community-based vaccination clinics, local and tribal health departments, or pharmacies. Vaccination sites across Wisconsin may choose to provide vaccines to specific age groups. Parents and guardians are encouraged to check with their local health clinics or visit www.vaccines.gov to find vaccination sites for specific age groups.
DHS Recommends COVID-19 Vaccines for Everyone Age 6 Months and Older | Wisconsin Department of Health Services
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Free, 1 hour, non-certification course, intentionally to help the general public. Classes will begin with 15 minutes of lecture on how to use AED, do CPR, and dispel myths/fears. Then 45 minutes of hands on training.
More information can be found here.
Click here to learn more.
Whether it’s a PCR test or a rapid antigen test, if you test positive for COVID-19 stay home and isolate for at least five days.
If you have symptoms, play it safe and do not attend gatherings, go to work, or participate in other activities while you wait for a test result.
Learn more here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html
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The Neville Public Museum is proud to bring UW-GB professor Zack Kruse back to the museum for its second season of the horror film series “Nightmares at the Neville.”
Not only is admission FREE all day, so is a make & take project we will be offering from 10:00 am to noon and 1:30 pm until supplies run out! This month’s craft is a Raincloud Mobile!
View our September Newsletter here.
Register now for the only statewide conference in Wisconsin for early-stage Food and Farming Businesses.
This exhibit engages visitors in the science behind some of Mother Nature’s most dramatic and destructive events. From blizzards to tornadoes, visitors will explore how these phenomena form, how they affect our region, and how people can prepare for them.
View our August Newsletter here.
All films are free and open to the public and are unrated but intended for a mature audience.
View our July Newsletter here.
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View our May Newsletter here.
We are excited to offer Museum Preschool Camp for 4-and-5-year-olds and Museum Explorer Camp for 6-9-year-olds! Registration for Friends of the Neville with active memberships opens Thursday, February 1! Not yet a member? Join today and save!
View our April Newsletter here.
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Visit https://foodsystems.extension.wisc.edu/2024-webinar-series/ to view the April 2024 schedule and to register.
View our March Newsletter here.
The show includes craft demonstrations, rock ID, and features dealers with a worldwide selection of specimens, custom jewelry, and finished beads.
The 2024 ‘s celebration exhibition theme was Bridging Cultures, Celebrating Differences. Exhibiting now at the Neville Public Museum are the award-winning works of creative writing and illustration by 19 Kindergarten through 12th grade students representing 13 area schools.
We are excited to offer Museum Preschool Camp for 4-and-5-year-olds and Museum Explorer Camp for 6-9-year-olds! Registration for Friends of the Neville with active memberships opens Thursday, February 1! Not yet a member? Join today and save!
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On Tuesday, October 17th and Thursday, October 19th UW-Madison Division of Extension will host webinars to introduce farmers and agricultural professionals to grant opportunities in agriculture.
Register to attend here: https://go.wisc.edu/2r3b0h
$30 cost per registrant
Fall Forum, a statewide conference held in Green Lake, WI, gives youth and adults the opportunity to collaborate, communicate, and connect with others who love 4-H! Youth grades 7-13, adult volunteer leaders, and county/state staff are welcome to attend.
For more information on Fall Forum and workshop descriptions, click here.
Registration ends October 6 in 4-H Online.
The 4-H County Classic Pleasure Show will be held at the La Crosse Interstate Fair Grounds on August 26 at 8 a.m.
White and cider vinegars acceptable for home preserving are standardized to 5% acidity. But, increasingly, store brands of vinegar are available with 4% acidity. Be sure to read the label! If you choose a vinegar with 4% or lower acidity, it may not be strong enough to safely preserve food. Check out this information and more about safe home canning here.
When: To be determined.
Where: Green Bay Health Services, 1640 Shawano Avenue, Green Bay, WI 54303
Interested? Contact Kari Hietpas at khietpas@nshorehc.com or 920-499-5177
Wisconsin Residents Asked to Take WISER Survey to Help Internet Planning Efforts
In order to better understand your internet needs, barriers and network performance, and to help shape Brown County’s and the State of Wisconsin's internet planning efforts, Brown County and the Wisconsin Broadband Office (WBO) are encouraging all Wisconsin households to take the Wisconsin Internet Self-Report (WISER) survey.
See the Press Release here.
Learn more about this Food Garden and the collaboration that makes it possible here.
This program is for people who:
•Want to create end-of-life plans
•Have lost a loved one
•Are in the process of losing a loved one and are dealing with the transition
This virtual course will take place September 19th - November 7th, 2023 on Tuesdays from 11am to noon via Zoom.
**September 19th is a required tech check**
Please register at: https://go.wisc.edu/i0h3f7 by Monday, September 11th.
If there are spots open after June 30th, youth not enrolled in 4-H may register starting on July 1st, 2023. Registration for all will close on July 7th, 2023. Youth must be 9 years or older to participate and the class is limited to 8 students.
Registration ended.
Nicki Vandeurzen of Happy Valley 4-H club will be collecting Pop tabs at the Glenmore Town Hall on Saturday, June 10th, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am.
Location: Glenmore Town Hall, 5718 Dickinson Rd, De Pere, WI 54115
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Can't make the drop off? You can bring your pop tabs to the Brown County Extension Office at the Brown County STEM Innovation Center on 2019 Technology Way, Green Bay. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8am to 4pm.
Classes will grow your child's knowledge of environmental issues and how they can play an important role in helping to be a part of the solution. There will be two in-person classes per week geared toward youth in 4th through 6th grade. Class size ranges from 3 to a maximum of 10. Classes are free and will be meeting at the Kress Library.
See more information, including the class schedule, and sign up to join here
The Brown County 4-H booth will feature a 4-H hat making craft activity. We need 4-H Volunteers to make this possible- please join us!
To learn more about the Breakfast on the Farm event, check out their flyer here:
Breakfast on the Farm Flyer- 2023
Read more here!
Join the Brown County 4-H IMPACT group!
Their upcoming meeting on July 20th will be at Bay Beach Amusement Park, 1pm-4pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring donations for Freedom House. Considering joining, or would like to contribute to the donations collected? Register to attend or review the donations list here.
Youth who attend and bring at least one donation item for Freedom House from their donation needs list will be eligible for a $5 reimbursement for ticket costs.
When: June 4th, 1pm start, you can come anytime after 12:45pm to set up your dish
event usually lasts about 2 hours or less
Where: Brown County STEM Innovation Center at UWGB, 2019 Technology Way, Green Bay
Come join us for a fun afternoon with food! Open to all 4-H youth including Cloverbuds. The Food Review allows 4-H'ers to participate in their own version of a Cooking Show! The goal is to be fun and educational, so youth know what to expect for future Food Revues. There will be a fun activities for youth to participate in while waiting for their food to be judged. It is a great way to try different foods and let the kids show off their skills!
Sign up here! Register by May 31
Join us! We will be making OObleck and learning the basics of Cake Decorating. This activity is geared toward K-8, but we welcome the whole family!
Let us know you are planning to attend here.
Jason Smits, a certified tester, will be available Monday, July 17th from 5-8pm and Thursday, July 27th from 5-8pm by appointment.
Testing this year will be at the Smits House, address provided after the appointment is scheduled, price will be $1 per bird payable the night of testing.
Please call Tara at (920) 819-2520 to schedule it. Also note that all poultry are required to be tested except the following:
- Birds under 4 months of age.
- Doves, pigeons, and turkeys are exempt.
- NPIP Registered flock from hatchery or breeder (paperwork must be provided).
Eligibility for Summer Academy has also been extended to 11th graders.
Learn more about Summer Academy here.
Participation in wildlife & forestry activities are open to all Wisconsin 4-H club members. You can be enrolled in any 4-H project and participate in the activities!
Allouez Parkside Village is looking for a 4-H group to bring animals to the Assisted Living Community for an outdoor animal demonstration during an event.
When: Thursday, June 22nd, 4pm - 7pm
Where: Allouez Parkside Village, 1901 Libal St, Green Bay, WI 54301
Interested? Contact Wendy, Activity Director at Allouez Parskdie Village: 920-371-6293
Please register here!
When: Wednesday May 3rd, 6pm
What: Farm tour, calf feeding, and other fun farm activities!
Where: VandenWymelenburg Dairy, 6016 Dickinson Rd, De Pere
STEM Family Day is on Saturday, April 29, 10am-2pm.
Sign up here if you are interested!
Did you know in Monroe County there is a 4-H Club at Fort McCoy? With at least 2 deployed WI Units, WI 4-H partners to build resiliency and connection. Wear purple to recognize and thank children for the sacrifices they make living the military lifestyle. Kids serve too! #PurpleupDay #Building Connections
These engaging mini-webinars are 30 minutes including Q&A. Mini-webinars are free, but registration is required. Webinars will be recorded for later viewing.
Learn more here.
For questions about the webinars contact: horticulture.webinar@extension.wisc.edu
The Brown County Dairy Promotions Committee is looking for volunteers for the annual Breakfast on the Farm event!
Volunteer sign up is first come first served. Sign up here to volunteer!
When: Week of August 25, 2023.
What: 'Show and tell' with friendly animals who can interact with youth age 2-4
Where: Ledgeview KinderCare in De Pere
Interested in volunteering? Contact Brittany Czempinski for more information: 920.983.6430
Explore your Sparks in art & STEM through three virtual sessions:
- May 9: Weaving Patterns
- May 16: Weaving Materials
- May 23: Weaving Light
What: Brown County 4-H Cloverbud Club Meeting
When: April 20 | 6-7 p.m.
Who: All youth K-2nd grade interested in joining the Cloverbud Club
Where: Brown County Central Library
Register here! https://forms.gle/aHUNXd5hsosorsdR7
The Annual Showcase is a juried exhibition featuring the artwork of NWTC Artisan and Business Center (ABC) students, staff, and faculty. Artists who have participated in or been supported by ABC programming are encouraged to apply and participate in The Annual Showcase.
This camp is open to youth in grades 3-8 and runs from June 27th - 30th in Upham Woods - Wisconsin Dells. Costs is $275 per camper.
Questions? Contact Dana Berger, Winnebago County 4-H Program Coordinator at dana.berger@wisc.edu or 920-232-1974
Interested? Check out the application here!
This day-trip to UW Madison will include visits to the Biotech Lab, Meat Science Building, Geology Museum, and Babcock Hall. The fee for Brown County 4-Hers to join this trip is $80. Fee includes busing to Madison.
Registration ends April 17th.
For more information contact Jon Hill, Brown County 4-H Program Educator (jon.hill@browncountywi.gov), or Debbie Olson, Kewaunee County 4-H Volunteer (920-360-0702).
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When: Sunday March 26th, 2023 1pm-3pm
Where: Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley 2929 Allied Street, Green Bay, WI 54304
Register: HERE! by Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023
Cost: Approximately $12 (depending on the number of participants)
CAF will be held at the Wrightstown High School Auditorium.
The event begins at 9am, and doors open at 8am
The event will run until about 2:30pm
Where: Brown County STEM Innovation Center: 2019 Technology Way, Green Bay, WI 54311
When: Saturday, March 25th 9am to 11am AND Saturday April 15 1pm to 2:30pm
Who: Brown County 4-H Members in 3rd - 12th grade
Cost: $10 per participant
Register: by March 20th here
See more here
The American Youth Foundation’s National Leadership Award is a unique opportunity to honor extraordinary young people for their character and leadership.
Award recipients receive a personalized award certificate, a copy of I Dare You!, William H. Danforth’s classic motivational book, and an invitation to join other young leaders at the National Leadership Conference. The award recognizes youth in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade who strive to be their personal best and make a positive difference in their schools, youth groups, 4-H clubs, and communities.
Download the Nomination Form here.
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Wisconsin Key Award Nominations are due May 1st. Applications for selected nominees will be due June 1st.
About the Key Award
As a way to recognize the 4-H members who truly embrace the 4-H commitment, Wisconsin has developed The Wisconsin Key Award: one of the highest honors awarded to top-notch 4-H members in their 9th -13th grade years.
To be eligible for this award, candidates must be in 9th grade or above and must have completed at least three years of 4-H and one year of youth leadership.
Young people can either SELF NOMINATE or BE NOMINATED BY an adult or older youth who can vouch for their 4-H commitment. Often, young people don’t see the good they do – and the nomination process can be a way of sharing with young people that they are not only seen, but commended.
Download the Nomination form and Instructions here. (PDF)
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With more than 100 entries, the contest was extremely competitive. A panel of judges chose one Best of Show; 9 works as category winners, and 11 Honorable Mention awardees. You can see them all at https://wis4hfoundation.org/celebrate-the-arts/
Watch the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation website (www.Wis4HFoundation.org) for more information on future opportunities.
Sign up for the 2023 Sewing Workshop here!
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: MARCH 9, 2023
Hosted by Wisconsin 4-H and Community Youth Development of UW-Madison Extension.
Grades 7-10 | Registration opens in April
Learn more about the Wisconsin State 4-H Summer Academy Program here!
- Bean Bag Competition
- Basketball Tournament
- Silent Auction
- Bake Sale
- Food Stand
See more information here!
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The tour is sponsored by Boeing [NYSE: BA], developed in commemoration of Boeing’s 100th anniversary.
Each webinar is 20 minutes followed by Q&A. Registration required. Open to the public. All webinars will be recorded.
- Indoor Plant Care During Winter: February 8, 12pm – 12:30pm
- Rejuvenating Neglected Apple Trees: February 15, 12pm – 12:30pm
- Planning for a Seed Saving Vegetable Garden:February 22, 12pm – 12:30pm
This mini-webinar series is hosted by UW-Madison, Division of Extension, Horticulture. For upcoming events and learning opportunities go to: https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/events/
Course outcomes include:
- Safe operation and maintenance of farm machinery including skid steers and tractors over 20 horsepower
- Follow rules of the road for machinery and tractor safety
- Apply emergency first aid training
- Handle agriculture fires and extinguishers
National Conference is the ideal program for youth ages 15-19 who:
- Are passionate about change in their communities
- Want to meet their congressional representatives
- Have an interest in careers in government
To learn more about "Wildlife & Woods" visit https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/opportunities/projects/wildlife-whep-wisconsin-4-h-wisconsin-4-h-forestry/wildlife-woods-virtual-classes/
Mark your 2023 calendars for the fourth Wednesdays, 7 pm. - 8 pm.
- February 22
- March 22
- April 26
- May 24
scholarships are designed to assist 4-H and FFA members in establishing swine projects that can lead to
development of life skills and career opportunities in the Wisconsin pork industry.
4-H and FFA youth are eligible to apply for a $100 scholarship used to offset costs associated with their 2023 pig project. Our goal is to raise enough funds to award a minimum of 50 scholarships. Age divisions, as of January 1, 2023, are as follows: Ages 9-12, 13-15, and 16-19.
Applications must be postmarked or emailed no later than February 1st, 2023, to:
Wisconsin Pork Association, P. O. Box 327, Lancaster, WI 53813 wppa@wppa.org
SEE APPLICATION HERE
The Small Ruminant webinar series, hosted by the UW-Madison Division of Extension, provides a research-driven view of popular sheep production issues that connect sheep and goat producers around the state. This series also connects producers to useful tools, techniques, and tricks of the trade & tips from the field.
Join this monthly webinar via Zoom at 7:30 PM CST on the second Wednesday of the month, January through April. See topics below!
Register now at: go.wisc.edu/FarmReadyResearch
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Applications for the Century and Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Award are available now and must received no later than Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Applications are not available online and only one certificate may be issued per property.
For more information and/or to apply, click into this article or visit the link below:
https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/4hrock/2023-century-and-sesquicentennial-farm-and-home-award-applications/
Please review the resources below:
The next Leaders Association Meeting is Tuesday February 7th, 6:00pm, at the STEM Innovation Center.
(2019 Technology Way, Green Bay)
Leaders Association Meeting Minutes and Agendas are available online.
Bookmark this link to stay up-to-date on 4-H leadership: https://www.browncountywi.gov/departments/extension-brown-county/4-h-youth-development/4-h-leaders-association/
Go Global with 4-H International Immersion Programs in 2023
Interested in exploring all the world has to offer? If so, Wisconsin 4-H International Programs has an opportunity for you! This is your chance to learn about the world by immersing yourself in daily life as a member of a family in a different country. By participating in a homestay instead of traveling as a tourist, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about the country’s culture from an insider’s perspective, evolve as a global citizen, quickly adapt to new situations and ways of communication, and develop friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.
Visit wi4hinternational.org for program dates, costs, and applications for Summer 2023. Applications are due to the Wisconsin 4-H International Programs Office by December 16th, 2022. Questions? Contact us by email at wi4hinternational@extension.wisc.edu, call 608-262-2491, or complete the brief inquiry form.
Drop in to learn more about 4-H and how you can get involved:
Monday December 5th, 5pm to 6:30pm at the Green Bay YWCA, 230 S. Madison St., Green Bay
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Check out the 2022 Newsletter from the Brown County Extension Community Gardens Program.
In this issue:
- Soil Health Basics
- No-Till Soil Health
- Spciy Okra Recipie
- Planting for a Purpose Information
- Garden Closing Information
You can use the Club Update form to send in your update from Fall Forum: https://forms.gle/xsfnyTGTJ1vCZ54Q6
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Fall Drug Take Back is tomorrow. Any day can be drug take back day though. Brown County has more than 14 locations in our county to get those unused/expired meds out of your home. Click the link below for a map of those locations.
Click here for a map of locations in Brown County.
When: Monday, November 7th, 6:00-7:00pm
Where: Kress Library,Gail Fischer Rm. #2 | 333 N Broadway, De Pere, WI 54115
4-H Educators have been hard at work developing the next stage of training to support 4-H volunteers in building safe spaces for youth to thrive. This new, self-paced, online training module is available now.
The survey will be sent to all Wisconsin 4-H members by e-mail in the first week of October. Youth who complete the survey will be entered into a raffle to win a $25 gift card!
For more information on the 4-H Thriving Model and some of the results from the 2019-2020 4-H Thriving Study in Wisconsin, visit 4-H Thriving Model – Wisconsin 4-H
Please keep an eye out for messages and more information about this important survey.
Apply by November 30, 2022, using the form found here.
Grantees will be contacted after December 12, 2022 if they will be awarded the funds to celebrate their SMART goal success!
These grants are made possible by the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation.
Are you a Brown County 4-H'er interested in participating in the Brown County Fair Livestock and Dairy Auction?
Youth (grades 3-13) are required to attend an Education & YQCA Meeting in order to participate.
Save the date for the upcoming Education & YQCA Meeting on January 21, 2023. Deadline to register is January 3rd.
See more information here!
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Click into the article to learn about local activities to celebrate 4-H Week in Brown County.
Through life-changing 4‑H programs, nearly 6,000,000 young people take on critical issues such as addressing community health inequities, engaging in civil discourse and advocating for equity and inclusion for all. 4-H believes in young people and their strengths and influence to improve the world around us.
Learn more about 4-H and its National impact here.
In partnership with nine partner organizations, the National Audubon Society has launched an interactive free digital platform to track and understand the migration and conservation data for HUNDREDS of migratory birds!
Check out the Bird Migration Explorer here.ExplorAves, en español
See the press release here!
It is time to re-enroll in 4-H Online!
For detailed instructions on enrolling in 4-H Online, you can access a family enrollment guide here.
Go to 4-H Online today to enroll in the 2022-2023 Program Year! Sign up soon, so you can register for events, get updated newsletters, and stay in the loop on all your favorite 4-H activities!
See list of Junior Division Winners here.
2023 Educational Experiences
Educational Experiences for 2023 have been finalized! See the chart in article for a detailed overview of options.
You can also view/download a pdf version here.
You can now submit your Club news and updates for publishing on our website and newsletter.
You can access the form for submissions here.Testing is being offered at two locations:
Door County Co-Op 6460 State Hwy 54/57 3:00pm - 5:00pm *drop off only | Rio Creek Feed Mill 715 Frontier Road Luxemburg Site 9:00am - 12:00pm *on-site testing |
- Limit of 2 samples per farm, free of charge. Additional samples will be charged $15 per sample.
- 4-5 stalks, cut at normal chopping height, should be gathered, bundled and tagged with farm name, address, and phone number.
- Planting date, relative maturity, and hybrid must be included for each sample.
- Samples delivered the day before will not be tested.
- Nitrate testing is available for an additional $11 per sample.
You can find more information on the museum’s website: https://www.nevillepublicmuseum.org/events/special-events/international-film-series/
This juried art exhibition began in 1942 during the height of World War II. For three-quarters of a century, many of this region’s most celebrated and talented artists have exhibited their work as part of this Green Bay tradition.
The open call for art for the 77th Art Annual is July 15 through September 30, 2022.
Created in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Women Veterans, this exhibit tells the stories of 31 Milwaukee-area women veterans and current military service personnel, plus one war correspondent who embedded with Wisconsin troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. The bios provide an honest look at what it means to serve, and the opportunities open to women – and the challenges they face – in the U.S. military.
The exhibit comprised of 32 retractable banners will be on display at the Neville Public Museum July 2 through August 4, 2022.
- Total new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 population in the past 7 days
- New COVID-19 hospital admissions per 100,000 people in the past 7 days
- The percent of staffed inpatient hospital beds occupied by COVID-19 patients
Please visit CDC COVID Data Tracker: County View for a breakdown of our weekly metrics.
You can also call Brown County Public Health at 920-448-6400 Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm.
CDC COVID-19 community levels are based on three key metrics:
- New COVID-19 Cases
- New COVID-19 Hospital Admissions
- Percentage of Inpatient Hospital Beds Used by COVID-19 Patients
Along with ensuring that you are up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccines, residents are encouraged to take additional precautions to stay healthy by:
- Getting tested for COVID-19 if you have symptoms or were exposed to someone with COVID-19
- Staying home when you are sick
- Seeking treatment if you are at high risk or experiencing severe illness
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) monitor rates of COVID-19 cases and deaths by vaccination status. The graph below illustrates the rates of COVID-19 cases among fully vaccinated people with and without an additional or booster dose and compare them to rates among unvaccinated people.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) will be updating this data monthly. Visit COVID-19: Illness After Vaccination | Wisconsin Department of Health Services or CDC COVID Data Tracker: Rates of COVID-19 Cases and Deaths by Vaccination Status for more information.
Bam! Bang! Boom! Sound is all around us. From the croak of a frog to the latest music hit. Explore how sound is made, how it moves, and how we hear.
Sound! is an internally created, family-friendly exhibition featuring over sixty historical artifacts from the Neville Public Museum Collection and ten hands-on interactive stations. The hands-on stations feature a pipe organ, a sound laser, and an Oscylinderscope where you can explore how strings behave when they vibrate and make sound.
- Packages will ship for free through the U.S. Post Office
- No need to provide your social security number
- You can order a third round, even if you've already received your first two
CDC COVID-19 community levels are based on three key metrics:
- New COVID-19 Cases
- New COVID-19 Hospital Admissions
- Percentage of Inpatient Hospital Beds Used by COVID-19 Patients
Along with ensuring that you are up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccines, residents are encouraged to take additional precautions to stay healthy by:
- Getting tested for COVID-19 if you have symptoms or were exposed to someone with COVID-19
- Staying home when you are sick and seeking treatment if you are at high risk or experiencing severe illness
Representative High Schools include Appleton North High School, Appleton West High School, Bay Port High School, De Pere High School, Denmark High School, Kimberly High School, Luxemburg-Casco High School, New Holstein High School, Renaissance School for the Arts, Winneconne High School, Wrightstown High School, and Xavier Catholic High School.
Basketball
Intermediate Division: 1st Place-Denmark Red Lightning; 2nd Place-Legacy Builders
Senior Division: 1st Place-Greenleaf Gersome’s; 2nd Place-Morrison
2nd Place – Pipsqueek Avery Sexton/Zander Pieper - Rockland
Junior Division: 1st Place – Molly Goral/Zoey Vande Hey - Morrison
2nd Place-Emily Derenne/Carsyn Clausen - Rockland/Denmark
Intermediate Division: 1st Place-Lori Schiegg/Molly Ruebl - Wrightstown
2nd Place-Toss Masters Abby Guise/Ephriam Kremer – Legacy Builders
Senior Division: 1st Place-Justin Ossmqnn/Madison Wiese Wrightstown/Morrison
2nd Place-Kaydence Larson’Heidi Beyer - Morrison
Adult Division: 1st Place-Bratz Bombers Joe & Jolene Bratz - Rockland
2nd Place-Team Ruebl Rick & Joana Ruebl - Wrightstown
Artists were asked to explore the theme of “functional” artwork – from a table to a teapot or a tool – or by simply bringing joy with beauty. The idea of “functional” art doesn’t have to be obvious: it could be as simple as a painting on a wall. You might be thinking: “What function does a painting serve?” It could be to make you think, to provoke emotion, to bring joy, to cover a hole in the wall, or even cause a giggle!
The show includes craft demonstrations, rock ID, and features dealers with a worldwide selection of specimens, custom jewelry, and finished beads.
For more information and to check Brown County's current COVID-19 Community Level (which may fluctuate), visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/covid-by-county.html.
Registration is now open for our three-part LET'S GET GROWING: A WINTER LUNCH & LEARN GARDENING SERIES. Be sure to register for all three sections! You won't want to miss out as you start to think SPRING and dream of warmer weather to come!
PART 1: Map it Out! Creating a Plant Map for Your Garden
February 22, 2022 at 12pm
In this interactive, online class, we will cover essential elements for mapping and planting your garden, including crop rotation. Crop rotation is fundamental in preventing and limiting disease and pest issues. Participants will learn how to apply their plant map to their garden, keeping in mind spacing, heights, and successive gardening over the seasons.
Register by February 20, 2022 here:
https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApduGprD4sGdwSdha2QsAHSM_K67EfGimw
PART 2: Snowing?! I thought you said SOWING! Indoor Seed Starting Basics
March 8, 2022 at 12pm
During this free, online class we will cover the basics for starting seeds indoors this winter. Indoor seed starting basics will give you ideas to get you ready for spring by starting your seeds indoors using items you might already have! Join us to learn more!
Register by March 6, 2022 here:
https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJckd-yprD4sE9NLNooL0KNSBSd-npT72497
PART 3: Do the ROT thing! Simple Steps to Composting
March 22, 2022 at 12pm
In this interactive, online class we will cover the benefits of compost, discuss how to add compost to your traditional, community, or container garden, and how to get your compost started this spring. Participants will learn a few simple steps to create a compost started as spring is just right around the corner!
Register by March 20, 2022 here:
https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIpcOqtpzIsHNHNmAc0be-tQhYVNLxhLk-b
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These Pollinator Seed Kits use an approved NRCS seed mix including a variety of aster, milkweed, black-eyed Susan, purple coneflower, and more! The seed kit will cover approximately 1,000 square feet and costs just $15. Complete instructions will be provided.
Pollinator Seed Kits are perfect for all gardeners from the beginning gardener to the experienced horticulturist. Local pick-up only from March 1 - October 31, 2022.
Learn more about the 2022 Tree and Pollinator Seed Kit Sale here or call 920.391.4620.
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Join us for our FREE webinar series! These engaging mini-webinars are 30 minutes including Q&A. Mini-webinars are free, but registration is required.
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Pruning Apple Trees to Maximize Healthy Fruit Production
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 23, 12:00p.m.
Presented by: Amaya Atucha, Associate Professor/Fruit Crop Specialist, UW-Madison
Description: Late winter is an excellent time to prune your backyard apple trees and proper pruning helps your trees to produce high-quality apples! Join us and learn about proper pruning techniques and how the structure of your apple tree supports healthy fruit production.
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Identification, Management and Control of Major Apple Pests
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 2, 12:00 p.m.
Presented by: Diana Alfuth, Horticulture Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension
Description: Be prepared to combat common pests on your backyard apple trees! Join us to learn about the major insect and fungal pests that can cause damage to your apples and the timing of different management strategies to help you be successful this season!
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Growing Strawberries in Containers
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 9, 12:00 p.m.
Presented by: Darrin Kimbler, Agriculture Educator, UW-Madison Division of Extension
Description: Did you know that you can grow your own fresh strawberries in containers? Join us to learn how! We will talk about what you need to know to successfully grow strawberries in containers, including selecting the right variety, soil, watering and fertilizer and how to overwinter them.
Click here to register
Congrats to Rockland! You can learn more about the contest here.
This year’s theme is “The Peoples March Continues….” Exhibiting now at the Neville Public Museum are the award-winning works of creative writing and illustration by 24 Kindergarten through 12th grade students from Brown County representing 15 area schools.
For more than a century, hundreds of women artists have been part of the Green Bay Art Colony. These women continue to inspire each other, educate the public, encourage new artists, and give scholarships to art students. Styles and club rules may have changed, but the dream to keep art and culture part of the community remains the same.
- 18 de enero @ 10:00 am via Zoom – Como importer
- 25 de enero @ 10:00 am via Zoom – Creceindo un negocio de comida en tres estapas
We are providing Food business workshops in Spanish
- January 18 at 10:00 am via Zoom – How to import
- January 25 at 10:00 am via Zoom – Three stages of food business growth
But we need your help. To learn more about how visitors like you engage with us, we are participating in a national survey of museum-goers, sponsored by the American Alliance of Museums. This survey will provide us with data to help us more effectively share our work with the communities we serve.
Madison and Emily's dairy bowl team took first place in the junior division. Madison took first place in the intermediate speaking contest, and she received a YDJM award.
You can read more about it here.
Projectmania Review:
- Elizabeth-Photography
- Leo-Shooting Sports
- Haylee-Sewing a Drawstring Bag
- Casey-Marbles his rabbit
- Eric-Chickens
- Aly-Edited Photos with Effects
- Helena-Model Horses
- Ashlynn-Flowers
- Alyssa-Macramé
- Tubing at Kewaunee Winter Park on January 16th
- February Club Meeting on the 20th: Half of the meeting will be making blankets to donate to children who have experienced abuse and the other half will be a Royal Icing Demonstration.
- March Club Meeting on the 12th
- Creative Arts Festival on March 19th
- Game Day Event on April 2nd
Club Reporter: Lydia Jahnke
Club Photographer: Grace Brochtrup
Upcoming events:
- Projectmania on January 9th
- Tubing at Kewaunee Winter Park on January 16th
This multi-media exhibit, sponsored by the Wisconsin Art Education Association, highlights Youth Art Month, a national celebration sponsored by The Council for Art Education.
Don’t wait for a test! When you start experiencing symptoms, stay home and immediately start telling people you’ve come in contact with. We can all play a part of slowing the spread here in Brown County.
You can find the most up-to-date quarantine and isolation guidance here:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/quarantine-isolation.html
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1 - Make a Motion
2- Get a Second
3- Have a Discussion
4- Repeat the Motion
5- Call for a Vote
These rules were used multiple times as the Club used them to make a delicious Chex mix with lots of ingredients.
In the 2019-2020 core gallery renovation, we promised an accessible gallery that rotates the museum’s artifact collection to provide a new experience at each visit. We are happy to announce that we have updated The Art Section to focus on Women Artists.
Currently, all counties in Wisconsin are experiencing high transmission of COVID-19.
Learn more information here: https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view
Other holiday events include the Children Only Shop and Bruce the Spruce, the lovable talking Christmas tree who once chatted with holiday shoppers at the H.C. Prange department store. Holiday Memories is a wonderful family tradition. Holiday displays will be featured from November 20, 2021 through January 9, 2022.
Now, instead of a phone call, you may receive a survey that’s sent to your e-mail. This survey is HIPAA protected, and it’s a quick and easy process.
If you test positive for COVID-19 and receive a JotForm survey e-mail from us, don’t be alarmed! It’s not spam. By filling out our survey, you’re helping to keep our Brown County community safe and healthy.
If you have questions or need more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us! We can be reached the following ways:
Phone: 920-448-6400
Email: BC_Health@browncountywi.gov.
You can learn more about COVID-19 and contact tracing here: COVID-19 Contact Tracing | CDC
Help protect your family and make a plan to get everyone who’s eligible vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as you can.
Widespread vaccination is a critical tool to help stop the pandemic and get back to the things we love.
Learn more here: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/parents.htm
Examples of current project information sheets can be found here.
To develop these materials, committees will:
- review current curriculum available for this project
- develop a list of most common project skills
- develop a list of suggested activities to provide a path through project learning using the project skill list
Each committee will develop their own meeting schedule. Committees will be chaired by members of the Project Leader Support committee. Meetings will be held virtually.
Contact Jon Hill if interested in participating: jon.hill@browncountywi.gov
P.S. If you have any horse project photos, please send them to Jon Hill.
Browse all available games in our online catalog. Grab a game in person at the Weyers-Hilliard Branch Library or place a hold and request it be sent to the BCL location of your choice for pickup. Games check out for 21 days. They can be returned in outdoor book drops or inside the library. Free with your library card.
Stream movies, music, comics, ebooks, audiobooks and TV shows on your digital device. Borrow up to six items per month - free with your library card! Hoopla also offers a kid-friendly setting for finding video, music, and books suitable for children.
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Check out this graphic for more details and share with someone you know! Appointments are recommended but not required. Pfizer vaccine will be offered. Visit www.stayhealthybc.com to sign up for a timeslot.
BCPH will be offering first and second doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine free of charge. If you haven’t gotten vaccinated yet, or are in need of your second dose, please come see us at Edge Barbershop: 402 S Broadway Green Bay, WI 54303.
A $25 gift card to Walmart will be given to everyone receiving their COVID-19 vaccine courtesy of UnitedHealthcare.
This month our 4-H club held its meeting at the Lawrence Town Hall. To kick off the meeting, each member shared their name and what they entered in the fair. After that, club members nominated members for officer positions and put together a rough schedule for the year ahead. Then, for the club picnic, each member got a pre-packaged meal to enjoy and eat together. To top it off, there was ice cream for dessert. It was a great way to kick off a new 4-H year.
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Submitted By: Carlie Smits - Wrightstown 4H
We started our September 12th Wrightstown 4H meeting at 4pm. We started by installing the new officers into their rolls. President Madison Wiese called the meeting to order. We then went through the agenda and followed with some fun activities. We did an activity to teach everyone how to make a motion and a speed meeting activity to meet other members in the group. We ended the meeting with build your own ice cream sundaes. While eating our sundaes we talked about what roles and activities the older youth could lead throughout the year.
At 3pm the younger Cloverbud members participated in a fun meet and greet with Chris Clover and Chris worked with the younger members on the 4H pledge.
Our next meeting is Sunday, October 10th.
Supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Communities for Immunity is an initiative of the Association of Science and Technology Centers, the American Alliance of Museums, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the Network of the National Library of Medicine. It provides funding awards and support to museums and libraries engaging their communities to boost COVID-19 vaccine confidence. As trusted community partners, museums and libraries play a critical role in building vaccine confidence and fighting the pandemic.
Guitar Pedals
The library's guitar pedal collection gives you an easy way to add new effects to your guitar or test out a pedal before you commit to buying it – for free! All guitar pedals check out for seven days. They are kept at Central Library but can be placed on hold and sent to any BCL location for pickup.
To browse our collection or place one on hold, view available guitar pedals in our catalog.
The grant will fund the exhibition and public programming for HerStory opening in February of 2022. The HerStory exhibit will feature the roles of women at work, in politics, and in their communities demonstrating drastic change through time over the last 100 years.
Brown County Library's Book Club Kits make it easy for everyone in your book club to get a copy of next month’s book! Each kit has seven to 10 copies of the same title, so you can distribute them among book club members. The kits include adult fiction and adult nonfiction titles that appeal to a wide audience, along with a discussion guide to spark conversation. Book Club Kits can be placed on hold and sent to any library location for pickup. Book Club Kits check out for 35 days.
To browse available titles or reserve a kit, please visit Kit Keeper, the library’s online reservation system for Book Club Kits.
Meet Libby! by OverDrive
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and more from the library and read them for FREE with your library card!
Visit browncountylibrary.org/digital for more information.
Download the Libby app at the Apple Store or Google Play.
For more information, visit stayhealthybc.com.
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City Hall (100 N. Jefferson)
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
We still have appointments available so please help us fill those spots by registering to donate today. Scheduling is easy when you use the following link to sign up https://donate.communityblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/33999.
REMEMBER: All presenting donors between Aug. 30 through Sept. 5 are eligible to win one of
more than 300 prizes, including $10 and $15 Kwik Trip gas cards and CBC gifts!
Ben Brown (Friendly Fields 4-H Club), Alyssa Ostrenga (Lost Dauphin 4-H Club), and Riley VanZeeland (Suamico Beavertails 4-H Club) were recently recognized as the recipients of the Wisconsin 4-H Key Award. The Key Award is presented annually to 4-H members who have grown in the 4-H program to be strong leaders, lived out the 4-H mission “to make the best better” and shown their dedication to living out the 4-H pledge of their head to clearer thinking, their hands to larger service, their hearts to greater loyalty and their health to better living. These three young people have made their clubs, their communities and their countries better places, and are very deserving of the Wisconsin 4-H Key Award. Please join us in congratulating them.
The State Extension office has educational resources and teaching tools that are available to YOU, as a club or project. To learn more, visit the PYD Media Collection website to see what is available. You will find displays, skillathons, learning lab kits, interactive CD ROMs, DVDs, and more. Project materials currently include horse, dairy, livestock, small animal, and some arts. 4-H approved volunteers may request materials and have items sent directly to them.
There is no cost to order materials for Extension-sponsored programs. Non-Extension user groups must pay for outbound and return postage plus a $10 handling fee.
To learn more about the PYD Media Collection, see lists of materials by project area, and find out how to request materials, visit the website. Contact Monica Lobenstein, Learning Resources Specialist, monica.lobenstein@wisc.edu or 715-896-0377, with questions.
Advance Child Tax Credit Information Sheet - English
Crédito Fiscal por Hijos por adelantado - Espanól
To celebrate the anniversary, residents planted a pollinator garden at the Green Bay Community Church garden site on Thursday, August 5th. View the news segment here!
We’re excited to spotlight some of our amazing vendors that will be there on Saturday September 11th. Stay tuned for weekly highlights and more information!
This week we’re spotlighting our Vaccines For Children (VFC) and COVID-19 vaccine clinics! You can learn more about VFC clinics and vaccines & why they’re important here: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/vfc/
Check out www.stayhealthybc.com for more Expo/Vendor information!
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Brown County 4-H is excited to welcome Jon Hill to the 4-H team, as the new 4-H Program Educator. You may recognize Jon from his time with Brown County 4-H as the STEM Outreach Coordinator. Jon began in his new role on Monday, August 9th. We are excited to be fully staffed and working as a team to support all Brown County 4-H programming!
You will see Jon at the Brown County Fair next week. When you see him, come up and introduce yourself, the club you are with and share a little about you!
Good afternoon everyone! I am pleased to announce that we now have a date in place for our first post-Covid lockdown blood drive. On Tuesday, August 31st the Community Blood Center will conduct a mobile blood drive at City Hall (100 N. Jefferson) from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Please use the following link to schedule your preferred time:
https://donate.communityblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/33999
Be sure to pay close attention to the tabs labeled WB - Whole Blood and 70 - Double Red (known as "Power Red" with the American Red Cross) when scheduling your appointment.
We are excited to welcome the Community Blood Center and their mobile crew to City Hall to collect these life saving donations. Please feel free to reach out to me at kala.lardinois@greenbaywi.gov with questions or for scheduling assistance.
All presenting donors between August 30 - Sept. 5 are eligible to win one of more than 300 prizes, including $10 and $15 Kwik Trip gas cards and CBC gifts!
As always, our drives are open to the public, please feel free to pass the word along to your family and friends!
For more information, click here.
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In the 2019-2020 core gallery renovation, we promised an accessible gallery that rotates the museum’s artifact collection to provide a new experience at each visit. We are happy to announce that we have updated The People of Northeastern Wisconsin section to focus on childhood.
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1. Prevent fireworks injuries
2. Beat the Heat
3. Keep food safe at your picnic or BBQ
4. Fight the Bite
For details check out: https://b.link/July4 #July4th
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Remember:
*When thunder roars, go indoors! Move from outdoors into a building or a car with a roof.
*Avoid using corded phones and electrical equipment.
*Avoid running water.
Learn more: ready.gov/thunderstorms-lightning
#LightningSafety #StayHealthyBC
Schedule your Lambeau Field vaccine appointment today at MyBellinHealth.org. The staff at Lambeau will help you schedule your second vaccine.
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Not to be missed this summer, Savage Ancient Seas is the only traveling exhibit featuring the marine fossil world of the Late Cretaceous Period. The exhibit is filled with huge carnivorous marine reptiles, gigantic flesh-eating fish big enough to swallow an adult human, flying reptiles with the wingspan of a small airplane, and the biggest sea turtles to have ever lived.
One of the more common questions directed to the Horticulture Help Desk is how to deal with the dreaded Japanese beetle. Even though they have been a significant pest in the general Green Bay area for years, it always seems they are popping up in new places, causing great concern for residents.
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With the installation of these beds, the program offers nearly 400 garden plots at 13 locations throughout the county. A limited number of plots are still available and can be rented by applying online at browncountycommunitygardens.org.
Thank you, Green Bay West Rotary, for helping the community grow!
Have extra produce? Sign up now to donate.
Don’t forget that the Lambeau vaccine clinic has moved to a new spot in the stadium. Take your seat for your vaccine by entering through the South Gate and taking the elevators to the Terrace Suites on Level 5.
Other vaccine clinic options can be found here or at www.stayhealthybc.com
Are you curious about the archaeology of Brown County? If so, join us for a morning of archaeology in the park developed in partnership with Brown County Parks and the Neville Public Museum.
For testing information: https://www.browncountywi.gov/community/covid-19/general-information/covid-19-testing/
For vaccination information: https://www.browncountywi.gov/community/covid-19/general-information/
Read the full press release here.
Sign up and pledge to donate a portion of your harvest here.
Click here to view the entire statement.
Here at Extension Brown County, we receive many questions throughout the year related to pruning trees, shrubs and evergreens. Proper pruning can be of real benefit to your plants, but improperly done can cause injury to plants! First, you need to ask yourself what you hope to accomplish through pruning and then understand proper techniques and the best timing for the job.
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Green Bay, WI—April 5, 2021— Green Bay Public Schools Doty Elementary School teachers Marie Miller and Alyssa Brown held their third annual LEGO building contest. Students in Kindergarten through 5th grades were challenged to build their unique LEGO creations during a duration of two weeks as part of the Doty Elementary LEGO Club. Building categories include: Structures, Vehicles and Artistic creations that are original to the students’ imagination.
Green Bay, WI—April 2, 2021— Spectacular Science is the Neville Public Museum’s’ newest gallery focused on subjects of science. This exhibit provides the museum the opportunity to present four different mini science exhibits with hands on experiences. The design of creating four mini exhibits will allow a rotation of topics and provide new experiences each year once open.
To view the full Health Advisory click here
You can learn more and stay up to date on all information related to the COVID-19 vaccine the following ways:
DHS: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/vaccine.htm or
BCPH: https://www.browncountywi.gov/.../covid-19-vaccination/
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Green Bay, WI—March 19, 2021 — Milestones is a juried exhibition hosted at the Neville Public Museum featuring the artwork of 28 NWTC Artisan and Business Center students and instructors.
There is a sense that spring is arriving soon. Now is a good time to consider doing a soil sample for your home landscape or wildlife food plot.
Soil testing is important since it can provide critical information to determine what your nutrient needs are but will also give you other useful information such as soil pH and organic matter content. The test results will also outline recommendations to remedy any insufficiencies that may be found. These recommendations will allow you to apply fertilizers containing the needed nutrients in the correct amounts. Many times, gardeners simply apply a “balanced” fertilizer containing Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium (10-10-10 for example) but you may not need all of these nutrients in your garden. It is so important to only apply what is needed in the amount necessary to help reduce excess nutrient pollution of our local waterways.
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- Brown County Health & Human Services
- Brown County Emergency Management
- De Pere Health Department
- Oneida Nation Community Health Services
Congratulations! And thank you to all of the hard-working, dedicated staff that continue to serve Brown County!
Click here to view Brown County United Way's virtual award ceremony.
Now we are asking the community to share their feedback with us! We would like feedback on the Assessment as well as input into the proposed priorities and actions steps. To view the CHA/CHIP, two page summary document, and the survey, please click here. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us!
Call 1-844-684-1064 (toll free) for information.
We also learned that the state of Wisconsin will be receiving doses of the newly approved Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
You can check out all the latest news and information here: https://www.browncountywi.gov/community/covid-19/general-information/covid-19-vaccination/
Brown County Public Health will be sure to keep our community updated as more information becomes available.
Learn how to cope, and help others cope, with grief, stress or anxiety caused by COVID-19.
Learn more here: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/resilient/index.htm
If you have symptoms of #COVID19 or were in close contact with someone who was diagnosed, you should get tested!
Talk to your doctor, go to a testing site, or order an at-home testing kit!
You can find more information and resources here:
BCPH: www.stayhealthybc.com
DHS: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/testing.htm
Here are a few to help you get the seeds in time for spring planting, according to Jay Dampier with the Extension Horticulture Program.
Getting to this point was possible thanks to the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
There were a number of steps that needed to happen to ensure the vaccine was safe for use before it gets to you.
You can learn more about this process here:
U.S. Vaccine Safety - Overview, History, and How It Works | CDC
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Project Recovery is an outreach program working with individuals, families, and communities impacted by COVID-19 throughout the state of Wisconsin. Trained outreach workers provide community-based support and education to help farmers, farmworkers, and their communities cope during this stressful time.
1-833-FARM-HELP (1-833-327-6435) is the farmer crisis hotline, it is put in place to help anyone experiencing stress related to the pandemic (toll-free).
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In response to new guidelines released by the CDC and Wisconsin Department of Health Services Brown County Public Health has updated quarantine guidance for close contacts of someone diagnosed with COVID19.
While 14 days is still the safest option, quarantine can end:
• After 10 days with no symptoms
• After 7 days with no symptoms and a negative test
Get details you need to protect yourself and your community:
BCPH: www.stayhealthybc.com
DHS: dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/releases/120420.htm
CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/.../if-you-are-sick/quarantine.html
Bring the family and join the FAB COLLAB on Saturday, October 3, 2020 for a live outdoor sculpture build on the grounds of the Neville Public Museum. The Fab Collab (Fabrication Collaboration) will be building a large-scale sculpture of a sea creature!
The community gardens program received funds to purchase plants and seeds from local greenhouses to share with its participating gardeners, many of whom are immigrants and refugees. Additional funds were also awarded for other garden projects. Thank you to Diocese of Green Bay CRS Rice Bowl grant for helping our gardeners grow!
Many local pantries accept fresh produce donations and have need for more donations to meet clients' needs. Need is especially great this year. Help make sure everyone has the fresh fruits and vegetables they need by signing up to participate here.
FREE EVENT
Virtual Attendance!
The STEAM Engine is an interactive event held at the Neville Museum that features speakers with exciting projects, new business ventures and cutting edge research. The STEAM Engine showcases individuals and organizations in the region who are seeking new horizons in the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics. Due to Covid 19 the STEAM Engine XII event will be virtual attendance only. View at facebook.com/Steamenginegb.
When you support small farms and businesses, you keep money in your local community and support other hard working families. Fresh Farm Atlas has provided a brochure that outlines how to obtain fresh, local food as well as how to choose in-season produce.
Thank you to WFRV Local 5 for the wonderful news story that highlighted the Brown County Community Gardens Program. Check it out on their website by clicking here!
For more information on the program, click here to be directed to the Community Gardens webpage.
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, local food pantries report there is great need for more fresh produce donations to meet clients' needs. By signing up and pledging to donate a portion of their harvest, local gardeners can help ensure all community members have access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
Read the press release and find out how to get involved here. Free seed potatoes and rain gauges are available for participants, while supplies last.
Brown County Library – Central Branch - 515 Pine Street, Green Bay, WI 54301
Brown County Library – Ashwaubenon Branch - 1060 Orlando Drive, Ashwaubenon, WI 54304
Brown County Library – De Pere Branch - 333 N. Broadway, De Pere, WI 54115
Brown County Library – East Branch - 2255 Main Street, Green Bay, WI 54302
Brown County Library – Howard Branch - 2680 Riverview Drive, Green Bay, WI 54313
Brown County Library – Pulaski Branch - 222 W. Pulaski Street, Pulaski, WI 54162
Brown County Library – Southwest Branch - 974 Ninth Street, Green Bay, WI 54304
Brown County Library – Wrightstown Branch - 615 Main Street, Wrightstown, WI 54180
Brown County Museum - 210 Museum Place, Green Bay, WI 54303
Brown County Park Management - Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve - 2024 Lakeview Drive, Suamico, WI 54173
Brown County Park Management – Bay Shore Park - 5637 Sturgeon Bay Road (Highway 57), New Franken, WI 54229
Brown County Park Management – Fairgrounds - 1500 Fort Howard Drive, De Pere, WI 54115
Brown County Park Management – Pamperin Park - 2801 County Road Rd, Green Bay, WI 54303
Brown County Park Management - Reforestation Camp - 4418 Reforestation Rd, Green Bay, WI 54313
Brown County NEW Zoo - 4418 Reforestation Rd, Green Bay, WI 54313
As we all face these unpredictable times, our friends at KidsGardening created and shared these ‘tried and true’ plant-based activities that are joyful for any age and don’t involve any screen time. The national nonprofit reaches close to half of a million educators, parents and volunteers with free online gardening educational resources and activities. Click here for fun gardening with kids ideas!
When the Victory Garden Manual was first written in 1943, it was pretty easy to come up with reasons to grow your own vegetables. It was wartime and food was scarce. The food that was available might not have been the freshest or healthiest. Statistics say that in 1943, nearly 40% of all fruits and vegetables grown in the U.S. were grown in-home and community victory gardens. That’s impressive!
Now, as National Garden Bureau celebrates its 100th anniversary (1920-2020), it seems timely to reintroduce the concept of victory gardening with quick and easy steps to plan and grow your own vegetable garden.
We are calling it, Victory Garden 2.0!
All credit goes to the author of this book, James H. Burdett. Mr. Burdett founded the National Garden Bureau in 1920 as a way to enlist horticultural writers and broadcasters in the noble effort of mass education to create a population of gardeners. In the process, he improved the lives of citizens both in wartime and in times of peace. Click here for more information.
Click here to read the entire press release.
Everyone is reminded that if you are coughing or sick, or otherwise exhibiting COVID-19 or flu like symptoms, please remain home and do not come to court. If you have a scheduled court case on the docket and need to reschedule, please contact your attorney. If you do not have an attorney, please contact the appropriate Branch or department to reschedule your court case. You must contact the appropriate Court within 24 hours of your scheduled hearing or it will be considered a Failure to Appear and additional charges could be filed for your non-appearance. Please click here for courthouse telephone numbers.
“We currently issue Birth Certificates if the birth occurred in any Wisconsin County from 1907 to present and are pleased to now offer Marriage Certificates as well. The ability to seamlessly provide copies of birth and marriage certificates in our office is the best way to serve our customers seeking these vital records,” says Berken. “My office continues to work with the State Vital Records Office to make other vital records similarly available for Brown County residents.”
Certificates of death are available statewide for deaths occurring on or after September 1, 2013. Certificates of divorce are available statewide for divorces occurring on or after January 1, 2016.
Individuals can contact the Brown County Register of Deeds office to receive more information about the statewide availability of records.
Along with added security, look for these added features on the new website:
- Google Translate – a service that instantly translates words used on a web page into over 100 other possible languages.
- Site Search – a search service that can help you quickly find what you need on the Brown County website.
- Email Alerts – sign up for a notification email whenever new content has been posted for Brown County news, events and updates.
- Responsive technology – the website’s content adapts to suit the individual needs of the site visitor.
- Social Media Page – Stay connected with all of Brown County’s social media activity across all agencies (Neville Museum, NEW Zoo, Parks, Brown County Library, etc.).
View our list of some of the activities happening today and this week.
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Visit the Brown County Fair's website for more details and information!
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