Events
Rural Roots Family Fun Day
Bring the family to the Wyoming Public Library and join Illinois Extension for a fun day of learning as you celebrate our agricultural heritage! The event features a variety of activities for…
Canning with Confidence, Food Preservation - Lacon
Are you ready for SUMMER? Canning season is just around the corner.
Join Susan Glassman, MS Ed, CHES, Food and Nutrition Educator, for Canning with Confidence, an informative and engaging…
Fatal Opioid Overdose Prevention: Narcan Administration Program
Opioid overdoses are a very serious problem. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office stated that there were 1,169 opioid-related deaths in 2024. The University of IL Extension provides a pogram…
Yes, You Can! Dehydrating Your Summer Produce
Pressure Canner Dial Testing Clinic
YQCA training
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is required for Beef, Dairy, Goats, Sheep, and Swine. This is an annual training course and must be completed every year in order to continue to…
Nature Wellness Walk
Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest bathing guides during these slow and…
ServSafe Training and Exam
The Food Protection Manager Certificate course caters perfectly to those aiming for certification in Food Protection Management for Illinois. Through ServSafe, which boasts ANSI-CFP accreditation…
Pickerelweed Project: Education and Training
Join Illinois Extension and Urbana Park District to learn how establishing the right “weed” for your pond or wetland can help support native bees, including a local endangered bee, the…
Successful Vegetable Gardening with the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners
Looking to start or enhance a vegetable garden? Join Lake County Master Gardeners for this presentation, where we will cover all the basics, including planning the garden (site selection,…