Sauk County

What is Parenting Wisely? Parenting Wisely is a highly interactive computer-based parenting program that features nine family scenarios typical of families with preteens and teenagers (ages 10 – 18). Parents and children can use the program together or parents can use it alone. It takes two to three hours to complete, but you don’t have [...]

This special listing ties together Wisconsin’s largest industry – agriculture – with another of its top segments – tourism. You don’t have to be a Sauk County visitor to locate area farmers who directly market their products to discerning consumers – everyone is welcome to shop at these local agribusinesses and, in the process, put [...]

The goal of the “Let’s Go… Outside!” and “Let’s Find…Out!” programming is to empower childcare providers to incorporate additional outdoor time in their day, include environmental awareness activities in their programs, and utilize local outdoor locations and organizations for regular field trips. Participating educators increased their awareness and knowledge of the environment and participate in [...]

Are you contemplating raising poultry on a small scale? There has been a resurgence in homeraised flocks as small farms look for ways to diversify as well as raising poultry in an urban locale. Whether as a hobby or as a source of food or extra income, the raising of poultry must be carefully considered [...]

YEPS is a program for ALL youth, families, and youth organizations of Sauk County. The goal of YEPS is to provide an opportunity for youth and families to participate in environmental stewardship service-learning projects. Participants have an opportunity to help plant prairies, collect acorns, build rain gardens in local cities, build nature trails, collect prairie [...]