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

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. ...

Youth As Resources Board applications due May 2

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...

Kenosha County to host Arbor Day celebration Friday, April 28

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...

Youth As Resources grant applications open through March 17

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

Nia career program to host ‘Rest and Reset’ event

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...

Youth As Resources grant applications open through Nov. 11

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...

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

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...

New Kenosha County Center arboretum showcases tree diversity

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....

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

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...

Youth in Governance, local musicians to host election awareness event

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...

Extension Kenosha County, Kenosha Public Library join forces on program for students of color

University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension is partnering with the Kenosha Public Library to bring the “Nia: Pathways and Purposes for the Future” program to the youth of Kenosha County.

Focusing on eighth-through-12th-grade s...

Youth As Resources grant applications open through March 11

The next deadline to apply for Kenosha County Youth As Resources grant funding for the 2021-’22 granting year is Friday, March 11.

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

Kenosha County Household Hazardous Waste Program 2022 Collection Event is May 7

Kenosha County Executive Jim Kreuser today is announcing this year’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event, which will be held on May 7. 

“The Kenosha County Household Hazardous Waste Program is a FREE program and a great opportunity for Keno...

Youth As Resources grant applications open through Jan. 14

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 that bene...

Youth As Resources grant applications open through Nov. 12

The next deadline to apply for Kenosha County Youth As Resources grant funding for the 2021-’22 granting year is this Friday, Nov. 12.

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

Youth As Resources grant applications open through Oct. 12

The first deadline to apply for Kenosha County Youth As Resources grant funding for the 2021-’22 granting year is Oct. 12.

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