Events
DSAC Youth Gardening Class
Extension staff and volunteers are once again offering summer youth gardening classes at Dixon Springs Agricultural Center. These classes are a great way for local children to learn about…
Microplastic Pollution: The Big Problem with Tiny Plastic
Plastic is the most common debris found in oceans and lakes. Microplastics are smaller than a grain of rice, and scientists don’t fully…
Don’t Go It Alone: Improving Your Social Connections | Cissna Park Community Library
Join your fellow community members and friends to participate in a variety of health-related webinars throughout the year! No matter your age, learn valuable life lessons and gain relevant, easy-…
Wits Fitness: Brain Exercise Class | Rochelle
Wish your brain could be more agile? Is your memory not as sharp as you would like? Join University of Illinois Educator Kara Schweitzer as she leads participants through interactive…
Homesteading Field Trip
Fresh Pasture Farms is a family-owned farm offering local access to pasture raised poultry, eggs, pork and 100% grass fed and finished beef. During our…
4-H Night at the Ballpark
Enjoy a night out at the ballpark with your 4-H family and friends at the Rockford Rivets Stadium on Friday, June 14! The Rockford Rivets take on the Kokomo Jackrabbits! Tickets are $…
Pressure Canner Dial Testing Clinic
Before using your pressure canner, have your dial gauge tested for accuracy. Testing will ensure your pressure canner reaches the appropriate pressure needed to process low-acid foods, such as…
2024 Summer Library Programs
Join us for Session 1 of our Macon County Summer Library Programming!
This will be our usual summer library programming only this year our focus is space.
Session 1:
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Pressure Canner Dial Testing Clinic
Before using your pressure canner, have your dial gauge tested for accuracy. Testing will ensure your pressure canner reaches the appropriate pressure needed to process low-acid foods, such as…
Master Gardener Plant Sale and Garden Tour
Come see garden ideas, pick up plants for your own garden, and get free advice from trained Kane County…