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 To Compete
Join University of Illinois Extension Food and Nutrition Educator and Registered Dietitian Kris Juelfs to…
Food Safety
An introduction to basic kitchen skills such as hand washing and food safety, reading recipes, measuring ingredients, and using kitchen tools to stir, whisk, and chop!
Additional dates:…
From Caps to Trails: A Fungi Day Out
Tri-County Hunger Walk
Join our…
Eating after 50
After finishing your workout, stick around for educational sessions to build understanding and confidence in caring for your nutrition needs. Recipe demonstrations and tastings will be offered at…
Sourdough Made Simple
With the help of wild yeasts and bacteria, turn simple ingredients into flavorful sourdough loaves. In this class, learn the basics of sourdough breadmaking, including caring for starter cultures…
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Certified Food Protection Managers
Diabetes Support Group
Are you or someone you care about living with diabetes or at risk for developing diabetes or other chronic conditions?
Join us for sessions with Food and Nutrition Educator and registered…
Cooking for One or Two
Cooking for a smaller household? Learn budget-friendly tips for preparing nutritious meals that limit food waste at this free class.
Registration ends October 9.
Craft, Cake & Calm
Join us for a fun and relaxing workshop where creativity meets mindfulness! Participants will create their own playing card holder to use during card games and make a delicious mug cake to enjoy…