Don't Go It Alone: Improving Your Social Connections
Research indicates that social isolation and loneliness significantly affect the quality of life, particularly for older adults.…
Fungus Among Us: An Insight to Fungi in Illinois Ecosystems
Fungi are more than a pathogen eating your trees or the mushroom in your meals. Not a plant or an animal, fungi are dynamic organisms that help…
4-H Shooting Sports Volunteer Certification Training
Mark your calendars for our Shooting Sports Leader training sessions!You don't have to be an expert marksperson to be an expert leader!
Disciplines offered will include : Rifle; Pistol;…
Mother's Day Flower Walk | DeKalb County
“Visitors often ask us to come outside and help them identify one of the many beautiful spring wildflowers in the forest preserve,” says Peggy Anesi, University of Illinois Extension Educator. “…
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Certified Food Protection Management Course
The University of Illinois Extension will offer the Certified Food Protection Manager Course, formally known as the Food Service Sanitation Manager Course (FSSMC). This two-part class is an…
Exploring Natural Lawn Care
With billions of gallons of water used on lawns every year, more residents are researching natural approaches to lawn care. Learn what goes into taking…
Exploring Natural Lawn Care
With billions of gallons of water used on lawns every year, more residents are researching natural approaches to lawn care. Learn what goes into taking…
Pressure Canner Dial Testing Clinic
Before using your pressure canner, have your dial gauge tested for accuracy. Testing will ensure your pressure canner reaches the appropriate pressure needed to process low-acid foods, such as…
Water Bath and Pressure Canning Basics
It seems as though home food preservation continues to be a growing trend. Home food preservation continues to be extremely popular, whether it is due to the increase in food costs, the desire to…
Estate Planning 101: Know the Basics
Have you ever felt overwhelmed when you heard "estate planning"? In this session, we hope you become less fearful of estate planning, learn some…