Events

Diet Trends 101

Get ready to kick off the new year feeling informed and confident. This session guides you through popular eating styles, including keto, intermittent fasting, Mediterranean, MIND, paleo, and…

What's Your Palate?

Ever wonder why your favorite foods change as you get older? Join us to explore the five basic tastes—sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami—and learn how your palate evolves throughout life. We’ll…

4-H Pie Workshop

Join us for a fun, hands-on pie-making workshop! Youth participants will learn how to make a pie crust from scratch and practice essential pie-making skills under the guidance of volunteer Laura…

Valentine's Cookie Decorating Workshop

Learn the basics of cookie decorating with this fun, hands-on workshop! Learn from the decorators at Ginger Bean Bakery how to decorate beautiful and colorful Valentine-Themed Sugar Cookies!…

Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing

This is an in-person test-only session and all exams will be available.

All exams can also be taken at scheduled in-person test-only sessions hosted by the Illinois Department of Agriculture…

Certified Food Protection Manager Course

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.…

Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing

This is an in-person test-only session and all exams will be available.

All exams can also be taken at scheduled in-person test-only sessions hosted by the Illinois Department of Agriculture…

Build a Better Game Day Charcuterie Board

Get ready for game day with a show-stopping charcuterie board that’s as nutritious as it is delicious! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to pair and plate a variety of cheeses, explore…

4-H Everyday Fitness and Yoga Workshop

Join us for a session focused on Everyday Fitness & Yoga! Youth will learn basic Yoga and stretching techniques and focus on activities for everyday fitness and mental well-being. Personal…

Heart Healthy Snacking

Snacking can make or break a balanced diet. Are you making the right choices? In this hands-on class, participants join Illinois Extension to learn how snacks impact hunger and nutrition, what to…