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Fall Flower Arranging

County: Macoupin, Jersey

Celebrate the beauty of autumn with our fall flower arrangement program. This hands-on workshop will teach you how to design stunning floral arrangements that capture the rich colors and textures…

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Master Gardener Help Desk

County: Christian

Problems with your yard or garden? Are pests or weeds concerning you?

You have questions. We have answers! Christian County Master Gardeners are available to help you with those…

Two men standing in a corn field. One is holding a clip board and pen and the other is holding ears of corn.

Montgomery County Yield Survey

County: Montgomery

Montgomery County Extension will conduct the yearly yield survey of the area corn crop. Volunteers will form groups to survey fields and estimate yields in each of the 19 townships. The groups…

Glass jars filled with red tomato salsa, surrounded by fresh tomatoes and a red bell pepper.

Preserve the Harvest | Tomatoes

County: Montgomery

Got more tomatoes than you know what to do with? Turn that garden overflow into something you can enjoy all year. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn safe, up-to-date methods for canning,…

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A chef cutting a green pepper on a cutting board with a variety of vegetables that are cut surrounding the cutting board.
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Certified Food Protection Manager Course

County: Macoupin
Under the Food Service Sanitation Code, the Illinois Department of Public requires all food establishments to be supervised by a certified Food Service Sanitation Manager during hours of operation.…

A small white pumpkin, a leaf, a stalk of wheat, and a fringed macrame on a cream fabric background.

Macramé Pumpkin

County: Montgomery
In this hands-on workshop, youth will learn the basics of macramé while crafting an adorable pumpkin to celebrate the fall season. This beginner-friendly class is a fun way to build creativity, learn…

A person wearing pink rubber gloves scrubs a frying pan with a soapy green sponge in a kitchen sink.

The Most Dangerous Room in Your House

Your Kitchen
County: Christian, Shelby

September is National Food Safety Education Month! Your kitchen may be the most dangerous room in your house! Learn how to do your own kitchen “check-up” and keep you and your family safe from…

A child wearing a green apron using a knife on a cutting board to chop up food. A black 4-H clover in the upper right.

4-H Junior Chefs

County: Christian
This fun, hands-on cooking program helps youth build confidence in the kitchen while learning essential culinary skills. Participants will explore food safety, nutrition, meal preparation, knife…

A person's hands stacking clear plastic containers filled with various chopped fresh vegetables, such as peppers, broccoli, and peas, on a kitchen counter.

From Peel to Plate

Reducing Food Waste One Bite at a Time
County: Christian

Learn how to make the most of the food you bring home. This class looks at simple ways to cut food waste, store foods safely, and understand what expiration dates really mean. We’ll talk about how…

Coffee being poured into a coffee mug with a plate of breakfast food on the table.

Lessons for Living

Coffee 101: Beyond the Mug
County: Macoupin

You may love it or hate it, but coffee is here to stay.  Learn all about this popular drink from its discovery through its cultivation, processing, and commercial preparation and distribution…