Smash instead of trash!

When jack o'lanterns are past their prime, many end up in the trash. Bring your pumpkins—that are free of candles, stickers, glitter, yarn and any other synthetic decoration—to this fun, community event for all ages. We'll divert pumpkins from the landfill, where they can contribute to producing the greenhouse gas methane. Instead, we will smash them with different tools and they will become compost for the field. 

Park in the main Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC) parking lot and take the "people mover" to the field for a smashing good time! Please do not park along the entrance road. In addition to the smashing stations, other children's activities will be provided by 4-H, Extension Master Gardeners and the SVCC Science Club.

This event will happen rain or shine.