Extension Northwoods Forum
Extension Northwoods Forum
Join us for an engaging day focused on topics important to communities in the Northwoods! Presentations and discussion topics will include economic, workforce and community development, health, forestry, and natural resources.
Connect with researchers and educators who provide UW–Madison resources to northern Wisconsin.
When:
May 7, 2024
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where:
Lake of the Torches Resort Casino
Lac du Flambeau, WI
Early bird registration $10 (until March 17)
General registration $25 (closes April 19)
Celebrating 175 Years of Partnering with Wisconsin Communities
The Northwoods Forum will be a place where you can hear from, and engage with, leaders within Extension and UW-Madison, who are engaged in efforts to maintain, enhance, or revitalize rural communities and lives. Our goal is for people to better understand how Extension and UW-Madison are engaged in local work throughout Northern Wisconsin communities and hear from participants about what additional efforts might be able to be done moving forward.
Tracks & Presentations
Keynote sessions for all attendees will include opening remarks from UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin. The Extension Northwoods Forum also offers three topic tracks for focused discussions. Each track has an enrollment capacity of 100 participants. At the time of registration, please indicate the tracks that interest you the most so we can honor your preference of which track to attend.
Track 1: Local Community Infrastructure and Economy
- Extension’s Economic Analysis for Rural Wisconsin Communities
- Building Broadband Capacity through Partnerships
- Get Your House in Order: Strategies Local Government Can Use to Address the Housing Shortage
Track 2: Enhancing Natural Resources
- Natural Resources Recreation and Tourism
- Critical Water Resources in the Northwoods
- Northwoods Forest Economy, Workforce, and Markets
Track 3: Quality of Life
- Working to Reduce the stigma around Mental Health in Northern Wisconsin
- Understanding and Addressing Substance Use and Misuse in Northern Wisconsin
- Accessing Healthcare Coverage in Northern Wisconsin
Hotel Information
We look forward to your arrival at the Extension Northwoods Forum!
We arranged room blocks at Lake of the Torches Resort to assist participants who would like to stay overnight before or after the Northwoods Forum.
Lake of the Torches, Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin
- Room rates vary based on room type.
- Block code: 240430NORT (phone call or online) reservation
- Cutoff date April 26
We’ve also put together a list of other local hotels with availability.
| Name | Address | Phone | Availability | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pointe Hotel & Suites | 8269 S Hwy 51 Minocqua 54548 | 715-356-4431 | Wide Open | 14.7 miles 20-25 minutes |
| Best Western Plus Concord Inn | 320 Front St Minocqua 54548 | 715-356-1800 | Wide Open | 13.9 miles 20 minutes |
| AmericInn by Wyndham Minocqua | 700 US Hwy 51 N Minocqua 54548 | 715-356-3730 | Wide Open | 13.8 miles 20 minutes |
| The Waters of Minocqua | 8116 Hwy 51 S Minocqua 54548 | 715-358-4000 | Standard Rooms Available | 15.3 miles 22 minutes |
| Northwoods Inn & Suites | 8730 US Hwy 51 N Minocqua 54548 | 715-356-9541 | Wide Open | 12.7 miles 17 minutes |
| Rustic Manor Motor Lodge | 6343 State Hwy 70 E St. Germain | 715-479-9776 | Wide Open | 25.6 miles 31 minutes |
| The Lodge at Manitowish Waters | 13859 ILG Rd Manitowish Waters | 715-543-2024 | Wide Open | 19.4 miles 24 minutes |
| Whitetail Lodge | 8918 State Hwy 70 W St. Germain | 715-542-2578 | Wide Open | 21.5 miles 26 minutes |
| Hearthside Inn | 355 Sunrise Ln St. Germain | 715-479-2500 | Wide Open | 24.6 miles 30 minutes |
For additional lodging options, please visit Minocqua Hotels & Motels.
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