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Posted on: October 13, 2023

New Kenosha County website resource spotlights invasive spongy moth

Photo of spongy moth caterpillar

With the invasive spongy moth making a resurgence in parts of Wisconsin, Kenosha County is now offering a resource page on its website to help people identify and address outbreaks.

Formerly known as the gypsy moth, the spongy moth is an established invasi...

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Posted on: April 29, 2023

Kenosha County celebrates Arbor Day at the County Center Prairie & Arboretum

Kenosha County officials shoveling dirt around a newly planted tree

Some years from now, a majestic bur oak tree will stand tall along the walkway into the Kenosha County Center Prairie & Arboretum, providing shade, beautiful fall color, and a living laboratory for the study of tree diversity in our climate. ...

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Posted on: April 25, 2023

Youth As Resources Board applications due May 2

Kenosha County Youth As Resources logo

Kenosha County students who will be in high school next school year are now invited to apply to serve on the Youth As Resources Board.

Funded by the United Way of Kenosha County and coordinated in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Divisi...

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Posted on: April 25, 2023

Kenosha County to host Arbor Day celebration Friday, April 28

Graphic with Kenosha County and Extension Kenosha County logos and text "ARBOR DAY"

A celebration of Arbor Day will be held this Friday at the Kenosha County Center in Bristol.

The festivities will begin at 5 p.m. with a tree arts and photography exhibit featuring the works of Kenosha County 4-H participants, followed by a tree-planting c...

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Posted on: March 14, 2023

Youth As Resources grant applications open through March 17

Kenosha County Youth As Resources logo

Spring applications to the Kenosha County Youth As Resources Board for grant funding is due this Friday, March 17.

Youth as Resources is a grant-giving organization that funds youth-designed and youth-led community service projects that benefit individuals...

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Posted on: March 13, 2023

Nia program to host local discussion and trip to Chicago centered on Black history and careers

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Extension Kenosha County and the Kenosha Public Library will host a “Black History in Kenosha” discussion as part of the ongoing “Nia” program after school from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 16.

Darren Maddox, whose...

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Posted on: February 10, 2023

Nia program to host ‘Career, College and Leadership’ for youth

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Extension Kenosha County and the Kenosha Public Library will host a “Career, College, and Leadership Fair” to connect youth in grades 8-12 with local employers, educational institutions, and leadership opportunities as part of the ongo...

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Posted on: January 23, 2023

Kenosha County Household Hazardous Waste Program 2023 Collection Event is May 20

Unloading of discarded items at the 2022 hazardous waste collection event

Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman today is announcing this year’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event, which will be held on May 20.

“This FREE Kenosha County Household Hazardous Waste Program provides a great opportunity...

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Posted on: January 13, 2023

Nia career program to host ‘Rest and Reset’ event

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University of Wisconsin-Extension in Kenosha County and the Kenosha Public Library’s Nia: Pathways and Purpose for the Future program is hosting the “Rest and Reset” event to help African American youth in 8th-12th grade rela...

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Posted on: November 8, 2022

Youth As Resources grant applications open through Nov. 11

Kenosha County Youth As Resources logo

Fall applications to the Kenosha County Youth As Resources Board for grant funding is due this Friday, Nov. 11.

Youth as Resources is a grant-giving organization that funds youth-designed and youth-led community service projects that benefit individuals in...

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Posted on: August 2, 2022

Nia career program joins forces with Building Our Future to teach youth to ‘use their voice’

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University of Wisconsin-Extension in Kenosha County and the Kenosha Public Library are partnering with Building Our Future’s Youth Leadership Cohort to host a new workshop for the Nia College and Career Preparation program.

The “Use You...

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Posted on: April 30, 2022

New Kenosha County Center arboretum showcases tree diversity

Terri Ward, Andy Buehler and Samantha Kerkman posing in front of a tree

Extension Kenosha County marked Arbor Day on Friday with the debut of a new feature on the Kenosha County Center grounds, aimed at educating the public about the importance of tree diversity and the many species that can survive and thrive in our climate....

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Posted on: April 8, 2022

Spring break camp, after-school program to support Black youth

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Extension Kenosha County and the Kenosha Public Library are hosting a spring break camp and after-school program to support Black youth in exploring postsecondary education options.

These programs are an outgrowth of Nia: Pathways and Purpose for the Futur...

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Posted on: March 31, 2022

Youth in Governance, local musicians to host election awareness event

April 2022 Rock the Vote graphic

Kenosha County Youth In Governance students are teaming up with young musicians in our community this Friday to spread awareness of the upcoming election on April 5.

The Rock the Vote event will be held at 7 p.m. this Friday, April 1, at the Kenosha Creati...

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Posted on: January 5, 2022

Youth As Resources grant applications open through Jan. 14

Kenosha County Youth As Resources logo

The next deadline to apply for Kenosha County Youth As Resources grant funding for the 2021-’22 granting year is Friday, Jan. 14.

Youth as Resources is a grant-giving organization that funds youth-designed and youth-led community service projects...

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