Support Your Community with COMET™ Training

Rural communities and farm families value supporting each other in times of need. COMETTM helps people take the next step after noticing someone might be struggling. It empowers friends and neighbors to be more prepared to support others’ mental health needs – especially before a crisis. This training doesn’t expect community members to “fix it” but trains people to feel comfortable initiating a […]

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Marquette County Extension Extension’s mission is to connect people with the University of Wisconsin. We teach, learn, lead and serve, transforming lives and communities Touch a Truck Save the date Touch a Truck will be here August 16,2025 Sign up now! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1t0ddTQ7B2G1Zziupm70NiEBG4uLgH5SavTD9-DAo2rU/edit Water & Soil Test The Marquette County Extension Office offers two different types […]

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Community Book Discussion: The Five Love Languages of Children

The Marquette County Extension hosted a community book discussion based on The Five Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell. Designed for foster parents, educators, grandparents, and caregivers, this program helped strengthen adult-child relationships by teaching meaningful ways to express love. In partnership with local libraries, 40 books were distributed and five […]

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Marquette County Parent Cafe

It’s time to register for Parent Cafes! We can’t wait to have great conversations and connect!

Located at Forest Lane Community School- 222 Forest Ln, Montello WI 53949

Mondays March 24, April 7 & April 21

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Looking for Online Parenting Classes?

Join us! Learn the best of what science can offer parents and families and choose what works for you. We offer classes about child and family development, including parenting. Attend in-person or online. All of our classes are research-based, non-formal and available to the public. All are free or low cost.Questions? Email us at families@extension.wisc.edu. Click […]

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Extension Connection Newsletter- Summer 2024

Check out the latest newsletter! Extension Connection is a newsletter to support your home, health, and family life. This quarterly newsletter is a joint effort from Health & Well Being and Human Development & Relationship Educators serving Marquette, Adams, Waushara, and Green Lake counties. Inside you will find educational articles, upcoming programs, and community resources.

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