Category: Environmental Wellness
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Backyard Chickens Lunch ‘n Learn held April 30th
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Thank you to Liz Biversie, Agricultural Educator with UW-Madison Division of Extension, for presenting the Backyard Chickens Lunch ‘n Learn on Tuesday, April 30th to 12 employees and students! She shared a wealth of information including things to think about when considering raising backyard chickens, types of chickens that are good for laying eggs or providing meat, how…
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Backyard Chickens Lunch ‘n Learn
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Have you ever wanted to learn more about raising backyard chickens? UW-Madison Division of Extension Agriculture Educator Liz Binversie will provide some tips and tricks to help start your own backyard flock. UW-Madison Division of Extension Poultry Specialist, Dr. Ron Kean, will also help answer questions via remote technology. (Our own Monika Pynaker will also share…
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Cancelled: Backyard Chickens Lunch ‘n Learn
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Backyard Chickens Lunch ‘n Learn for Thursday, March 28th has been cancelled. The Wellness Committee will be looking to reschedule the event for a future date. Please contact wellness@uwgb.edu with any questions. Have you ever wanted to learn more about raising backyard chickens? UW-Madison Division of Extension Agriculture Educator…
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Stick with water today
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Many of the drinks you’ll encounter today contain lots of calories and few, if any, nutrients. Non-diet soft drinks, energy or sports drinks, fancy coffees, and other beverages sweetened with sugar can mean extra pounds over time. In fact, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says people consume about 400 calories per day in beverages. So…
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Choose three things to donate or throw away
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Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your stuff? Maybe your kitchen cupboards are packed with unused gadgets and servingware (how did you end up with two blenders?). Or maybe it’s your closet that’s the problem—it’s so stuffed with clothes, shoes, and other belongings that it’s hard to find what you’re looking for. Most of us…
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Fresh Produce Delivered Weekly to Campus
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The Wellness Committee recognizes how crucial eating well is to staying healthy. Countless studies show the value of increasing our vegetable and fruit intake, including increased energy and reduced risk for certain diseases and types of cancers. Set a goal for yourself to eat more vegetables and fruits – take good care of your body and you will…
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UW-Extension Classes on Horticulture
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Brown County UW-Extension is offering classes on gardening and horticulture this spring. Here are some of the interesting and helpful topics: Seed Starting Pruning (fruit trees, shade trees and shrubs) Vegetable Gardening Composting Native Prairie Plants to Attract Pollinators Growing Blueberries in Containers Classes are led by an expert in that field, last a little over…