Events
From Peel to Plate
Fun fact: April is Winning at Reducing Food Waste Month!
Learn how to make the most of the food you bring home. This class looks at simple ways to cut food waste, store foods safely, and…
Ready & Resilient : Practical Climate Strategies for Illinois Municipalities
Nature Explorers SPIN Club: Lowden Miller State Forest
Give your child the chance to unplug, explore, and connect with nature through our Nature Explorers SPIN Club! Designed for youth ages 8–18, this hands-on experience encourages curiosity,…
Specialty Gardens: A Growing Community Program
How about growing a specialty garden this year! Join Master Gardeners to learn how to plan a variety of specialty gardens including salsa, pizza, herb, and tea gardens. Spice up your garden and…
WellRounded: Horticulture Through Herbs
WellRounded: Horticulture Through Herbs
Join us this April for the launch of our NAMI Sauk Area's WellRounded: Horticulture Through… series!
We’re kicking things off with Well Rounded:…
Rooted Resilience: How Cover Crops Nourish Health and Ease Hunger
Participants in this session will first examine the connection between agriculture, nutrition, and family well-being. What…
Preserving Your Harvest: Home Canning
Join University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Jenna Smith, for this free…
VCMG Presents: Unusual Tomatoes
Growing vegetables with unusual colors and shapes is part of the creative process for gardeners. Even your most common vegetables come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Have fun, be creative, and…
The Eight Dimensions of Wellness for Early Childcare Providers
Foods from the Home Kitchen: Illinois Cottage Food Law
Start your food business at home as a Cottage Food Operation. In Illinois, certain foods can be made in home kitchens and sold at farmers' markets and other locations. Learn the basics of Illinois…