Enrichment Courses

In this course, you'll master the art of planning your meals effectively for a more organized and enjoyable dining experience. We'll explore strategies for weekly menu planning, including creating a menu board. You'll also learn how to pivot when life throws you a curveball, whether it's a hectic day or a sudden abundance of ripe avocados. We'll tailor our approach to suit your specific lifestyle, whether you're planning meals just for yourself, for you and your spouse, or for the whole family.

In this course, we'll equip you with the tools and strategies to make grocery shopping easy. You'll learn the art of creating a well-organized grocery list, thoughtfully arranged to make your trip efficient. We'll discuss a plan of attack to set you up for success, navigating the aisles with ease. You'll also explore the power of practicing gratitude when faced with grocery store frustrations. And, if it makes your life easier and happier, we'll delve into the option of having groceries delivered. Join us to transform your grocery shopping routine into a more efficient, gratifying, and ultimately a more enjoyable experience.

Blogging and podcasting can be used to promote your expertise, entertain or inform your audiences and make money. In this class, students will learn how to create these forms of content, how to develop topics and how to promote your blog and podcast.

Learn to appreciate Wisconsin’s ephemeral spring wildflowers in this two-part class which introduces you to some of the most distinctive and beautiful of Wisconsin’s plants. Learn some basic botany skills in the classroom and then take a field trip to a high-quality forest in Madison to put your skills to the test.

Interested in herbs and how to grow and use them? Join us for a fun hands-on class on all things herbal! We'll sip tea as we explore garden herbs for health, and learn how to make flavored sugars and honey, syrups for mocktails, and infused alcohols. We will also cover tips for growing herbs, and how to dry and store your harvests. You'll go home with your own tea blend, an herb-infused sugar or syrup, and a brain full of ideas to start your own herb garden!

Uncover practical tips and strategies for making healthy food choices while dining out. Join discussions on decoding menus, maintaining nutrition without compromising taste, and mastering the art of mindful eating. Leave with actionable insights to effortlessly integrate healthy habits into your dining experiences for a balanced and enjoyable approach to eating out.

Celebrate the beauty, lifecycles, and habitats of moths on this class through Cherokee Marsh, Dane County's largest wetland. Learn about our native flowers that bloom at night and the insects that pollinate them as well as tips for creating your own native “moth garden.” Afterwards, we will walk through prairies, woodlands, and sedge meadows to ultraviolet light stations and discover the hidden biodiversity of night-flying pollinators!

Budgets are sometimes a dreadful word for many people. However, taking control of your finances by creating a budget that meets your needs can help you meet your goals in life. In this course, you will learn how to create a budget that aligns with your own goals and values. You’ll have an opportunity to reflect on your own money beliefs and how they influence your spending and saving habits. You will walk away with a budget and strategies to help you stick to your budget.