Healthy food choices lead to healthier lives.
As your friends and neighbors, Extension educators are here to help guide your food preparation, safety, and nutrition questions. Many of our workshops are offered in your local community. Several workshops are featured as live online webinars and videos. Join our mailing list to be notified of upcoming workshops.
Eat Well-Spend Less
Food costs are high! discuss ways to meal plan, budget and shop to stretch your grocery dollars
Wellness Wednesday
Join University of Illinois Extension for Wellness Wednesday, a monthly series designed to inspire and empower individuals to make healthy choices and support their overall well-being.
Each…
Embracing Differences: Mindfulness that Supports Families of Neurodivergent Children
Raising a neurodivergent child can bring joys, challenges, and stress to families. This…
Where the Flavor's At
Tired of preparing the same tasteless foods? Learn how using herbs and spices can amp up the flavor and help home cooks use less fat, sugar, and salt at this free workshop.
Register by…
Eat Well-Spend Less
Food costs are high! Discuss ways to meal plan, budget, and shop to stretch your grocery dollars
Register by November 18
Sourdough Made Simple
Learn the basics of sourdough bread making and mix up a jar of starter to take home.
Register by November 30
In case of inclement weather, December 9 will be the make-up date:…
Pumpkin Pie in a Bag
Have you ever wondered how pumpkins become some of our favorite fall foods?
Join 4-H as we:
Explore the life of a pumpkinListen to a Pumpkin StoryMake Pumpkin Pie in a BagMove, learn, and…
Pollinators in Your Preserves
The Lake County Forest Preserve District ecologists began monitoring the relationships between plants and pollinators in 2023 as part of their overall ecological monitoring efforts. Learn about…
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Certified Food Protection Manager Course
4-H Pumpkin Bars Workshop
Have you ever wondered how pumpkins become some of our favorite fall foods?
Join 4-H as we:
Learn about the life cycle of a pumpkinExplore the nutritional benefits of pumpkinDiscover…