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All the Buzz: Beekeeping for Beginners 60090115

  • 0.05 credits
  • Young & Adult Farmers
  • $25.00

    • Curious about bees and how beekeeping works? Join us for a 2-hour evening class that offers an engaging introduction to the fascinating world of bees and beekeeping. This session will be taught in a lecture and question-and-answer format, with supplies provided for demonstration—participants do not need to bring anything. The class will explore the life of a bee, how a hive functions, and the essential equipment needed to get started. Participants will also learn the key do’s and don’ts of beekeeping, making this an excellent overview for anyone considering the hobby or simply wanting to learn more about these important pollinators.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #PD001 Spring
    Open
    03/05/2026
    		In-Person Antigo Campus
    Mar 5
    Thursday
    06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
    WT131 - Antigo Campus - Lab/Classroom - Antigo Campus
    WTPD Contracts
    		$25.00

    DIY Flower Basket 60090112

  • 0.10 credits
  • Young & Adult Farmers
  • $45.00

    • In this hands-on workshop, participants will build their very own 10” hanging basket of flowers. The instructor will cover essential topics such as selecting the ideal soil or potting medium, determining the perfect location for your hanging basket, and mastering proper water retention and drainage techniques. Learn the ins and outs of assembling a visually-appealing hanging flower basket while discovering the world of flowers to help you choose the best blooms to elevate your creation. Don't miss out on this opportunity to cultivate their green thumb and unleash their creativity!

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #PD001 Spring
    Open
    05/04/2026
    		In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    May 4
    Monday
    05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
    AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Trevor Frank
    		$45.00

    Growing Edible MushrooMS 60090104

  • 0.05 credits
  • Young & Adult Farmers
  • $35.00

    • Learn techniques for urban cultivation of mushrooms with simple controls of temperature, humidity, light, and air exchange (like us, mushrooms breath in oxygen and produce CO2). These controls enable us to provide a steady, year-round harvest of fresh mushrooms. We will discuss a large variety of mushrooms that changes with the seasons. Some of those varieties are an assortment of Oyster mushrooms such as Italian, Blue, Pink, and Pearl, as well as specialty varieties such as Speckled Chestnut and Lions Mane.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #PD001 Spring
    Open
    04/15/2026
    		In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Apr 15
    Wednesday
    06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
    AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    WTPD Contracts
    		$35.00

    Hand‑Knitting Blankets for Beginners 60306103

  • 0.05 credits
  • Related Art
  • $45.00

    • In this hands‑on workshop, you’ll learn how to create a soft, beautiful lap blanket using nothing but your hands and chunky yarn. No needles, no prior experience — just simple, soothing movements that are easy to learn and fun to master. Students will start with the basics: how to form your first stitches, how to keep your loops even, and how to build your blanket row by row. You’ll receive plenty of guidance as you work, making this a perfect intro for anyone who’s ever wanted to try knitting but felt intimidated by traditional tools. By the end of class, you’ll understand the core techniques of hand knitting! Students will receive a list of supplies to purchase before class.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #PD001 Spring
    Open
    04/11/2026
    		In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Apr 11
    Saturday
    09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    A165 - WTPD Innovation Classroom A - A Building
    WTPD Contracts
    		$45.00

    Knead to Know: Sourdough Basics 60306102

  • 0.05 credits
  • Related Art
  • $25.00

    • Interested in making sourdough bread at home but not sure where to start? This class offers a clear, beginner-friendly introduction to sourdough baking through lecture and demonstrations. Participants will observe techniques, ask questions, and sample bread, but will not bake during class. All supplies are provided, and nothing needs to be brought. Topics include getting started with sourdough, caring for yeast, the basic recipe and fermentation process, and when and how to add flavors.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #PD001 Spring
    Open
    04/09/2026
    		In-Person Antigo Campus
    Apr 9
    Thursday
    06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
    WT131 - Antigo Campus - Lab/Classroom - Antigo Campus
    WTPD Contracts
    		$25.00

    Tractor Safety 47090407

  • 0.75 credits
  • Young & Adult Farmers
  • $139.00

    • This course provides youth between ages 12 to 16 with the necessary requirements to be certified for compliance under Wisconsin Act 455 to operate tractors or self-propelled machinery for their own family on public roads. This course also meets the requirements for the U.S. Department of Labor Agriculture Hazards Occupation Order for youth 14-15 years of age employed on a farm other than their family farm.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #PD001 Summer
    Open
    06/15/2026 –
    06/18/2026
    		In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Jun 15 – Jun 17
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
    AG402 - Gas Utilities Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Christopher Pietz
    Jun 18
    Thursday
    08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    AG402 - Gas Utilities Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Christopher Pietz
    		$139.00

    Wild Mushroom Foray 60090113

  • 0.10 credits
  • Young & Adult Farmers
  • $30.00

    • This course will explore the basics of safe mushroom identification for numerous spring species. There are great edible mushrooms in the spring. We will look at velvet foot, pheasant's back, wood corals, and of course morels! The second part of the class is a field trip to the woods to use the identification skills in the real world. 

    2 Course Sections
    2 Course Sections
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    #PD005 Spring
    Open
    05/29/2026 –
    05/30/2026
    		In-Person Medford Campus Medford Off Campus
    May 29
    Friday
    06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    M125A - Classroom - Medford Campus
    WTPD Contracts
    May 30
    Saturday
    09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Medford Off Campus
    WTPD Contracts
    		$30.00
    #PD001 Summer
    Open
    07/10/2026 –
    07/11/2026
    		In-Person Antigo Campus Antigo Off Campus
    Jul 10
    Friday
    06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    T131 - Classroom - Antigo Campus
    WTPD Contracts
    Jul 11
    Saturday
    09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Antigo Off Campus
    WTPD Contracts
    		$30.00