Events
Serve It Safely
Serve It Safely, a non-restaurant food handler training, covers current food safety recommendations including food storage, cleaning and sanitation, safe cooking temperatures, and personal hygiene…
Lessons for Living
What is hydration? Hydration is replacing the water in something. The word hydration is often used in terms of adding water to the human body, usually by drinking. Someone might speak of being…
Fur Real Companionship
Discover the fantastic benefits animals bring to older adults. Research shows that pets can chase away…
Garden Basics Workshop
Do you want to learn some tips and techniques to help your home garden thrive?
Join Illinois Extension for a free hands-on learning opportunity at the community gardens! Come learn essential…
Embryology in the Classroom Program: Chick Adoption Day
The 4-H Embryology in the Classroom program has chicks to offer for free. The chicks have been hatched by local teachers and students. They are straight run, white leghorn breed.
Chick…
University of Illinois Lake County Extension Master Gardeners 2026 Plant Sale
Calling all gardeners: Save the date of Saturday, May 16, 2026, for the Lake County Extension Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale at the University of Illinois Extension. This year our plant…
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Family Forestry Field Day
Join the Illinois Forestry Association, Illinois Extension, the Walnut Council, and Illinois Tree Farm for the 2026 Family Forestry Field Day at the Torstenson Youth Conservation Education Center…
Peoria 4-H Archery Begins
Youth ages 8 to 18 are invited to participate in the Archery 4-H club. The spring session will be held for 6 Saturdays staring May 16. Contact the office for complete details.
The club…
Puff Quilt Sewing Workshop
Join us for a fun and creative 4-H Puff Quilt Sewing Workshop on May 16th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM! This hands-on workshop will guide youth through the process of making their very own puff quilt…