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.
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…
Wellness Wednesdays
A monthly series designed to empower individuals in their journey towards better health and well-being. Led by Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Registered Dietitian Kris Juelfs, each…
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…
Cook and Connect with Extension
Join Illinois Extension for Cook and Connect, a hands-on cooking experience designed for youth ages 9–13. Participants will explore new flavors, practice teamwork, and learn mindful eating habits…
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…
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…
What's in My Food? Decoding Chemicals and Safety
Ever wonder what's really in your food? In this eye-opening session, we'll walk through the world of natural and…
Diabetes Support Group
Are you or someone you care about living with diabetes, or at risk for developing diabetes or other chronic illnesses? Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Kris Juelfs, with University of Illinois…
Heart Healthy Cooking: Protein
Discover the power of protein and how it impacts your health! In this interactive class, you’ll learn about different types of proteins, both animal-based and plant-based, and explore how they…