UW-Madison Extension Kenosha County and Racine County are currently recruiting a Kenosha or Racine-based college student enrolled in the spring 2026 semester to offer their expertise for local post-secondary pathway programming. The Bilingual Nia Student Intern will gain experience working with high-school aged youth and develop their peer mentorship skills. This spring internship is designed […]
Rent Smart is designed to help those who have little to no rental experience or those who have had difficulty obtaining rental housing. Participants may be first-time renters, as they graduate from school, homeowners transitioning to renting, individuals with poor rental or credit history, or individuals who have other issues that may cause potential landlords […]
Planning AHEAD is a 7-session course (one hour each) that guides participants through the topics on the right. This course features a workbook to help people with the tasks and decisions associated with end-of-life. Sessions begin January 8th and repeat weekly through February 19th. Register at https://mykpl.us/security
Come out and support the Youth As Resources (YAR) Fundraiser on Monday, November 17th, 2025. Funds will support YAR Board activities, including supporting grants. The YAR Board is hosting a fundraiser in partnership with the Milwaukee Burger Company (9901 77th St, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158).
Interested in serving on the Youth As Resources Board? Click here to apply. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For more information on the position, click here.
In 2024, UW-Extension Kenosha County made 5,673 educational contacts in the program areas of horticulture, agriculture, community development, human development & relationships, 4-H & positive youth development, and nutrition education. To read the full report, click the report cover below:
War, violence, and loss have become common themes in local and world news. Parents and other caring adults can positively support and guide children as they hear scary news or experience traumatic events. The Human Development and Relationships Institute has several resources designed to help families and children process scary and violent events. You can […]
Managing Japanese Beetle Adults & Grubs While Minimizing Impacts on Pollinators Vijai Pandian, UW Madison Extension and PJ Liesch, UW Madison Entomology Established in Wisconsin in 1990’s, the Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) is a voracious defoliator of many landscape and garden plants. Roses, birches, lindens, grapes, raspberries, Norway maples, beans, apples, plums, crabapples, elms, beech, […]
Highlights of Taking Care of You will be offered virtually beginning July 20th and will take place Mondays and Wednesdays through August 12th at 1pm. Please visit https://go.wisc.edu/w5z64m to register. Taking Care of You (TCY) is a research-based program that offers practical strategies and experiences to help people deal with the stress in their lives. Managing […]
