Serving Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Winnebago

Announcements and Highlights

Certified Food Protection Manager Course

During this two-day class, participants will gain knowledge about principles and recommendations of the FDA Food Code focused on food safety and contamination, employee health and hygiene, safe food handling practices, cleaning and sanitizing, and HACCP.

Everyday Environment Webinar Series

Everyday Environment Webinar Series will focus on a different environmental topic each month.

Horticulture Webinar Series

The Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series is one of the most popular horticulture programs offered by the Illinois Extension Horticulture Team

Radon: Still an Indoor Issue

Join University of Illinois Extension Energy and Environmental Stewardship Educator Jay Solomon to learn more about the dangers of radon in our homes.

Invasive and Problematic Plants in the Landscape

The workshop will delve into how to identify the differences and management methods. Fall is an excellent time to identify and work on controlling many of these plants in our landscapes, timber, and prairie areas.

I MADE THAT - Apples, Spice & Everything Nice

Join University of IL Extension and 4-H for this fall-themed, make-at-home project. The November, I MADE THAT cooking education kit will inspire your youth to embrace gratitude and appreciation while learning new skills in the kitchen this fall.

Economics of Soil Health

University of Illinois Extension and Jo Daviess Soil and Water Health Coalition will discuss the costs and benefits of regenerative agriculture.

Solar and Wind Renewable Energy Workshop

There are many questions that landowners and community members will find helpful in making informed decisions. Solomon will share some of the various answers and implication during the workshop.

4-H Nature Explorer Spin Club

4-H "Nature Explorers" will provide participants with unique, hands-on experiences which will spark youth's excitement about nature, environmental stewardship, and citizen science.

4-H "Everything Art" Spin Club

This first meeting of a series of 6 to be held between December and August will focus on Cake Decorating

First Quarter 2021 Impact Report

We jumped into 2021 with the winter conference season reaching most of our usual audience and many new faces via many successful virtual events.

Food Assistance in Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Winnebago Counties

At this time many people may find the need for food assistance where they have never had the need in the past. If you you or someone you know is in need of a helping hand, here are several lists of possible food pantries in your area.
Events

  1. Healthy Behaviors for a Healthy Immune System

  1. I Made That - Apples, Spice and Everything Nice

  1. Radon, Still an indoor issue
    Stephenson County Farm Bureau, 210 W. Spring Street, Freeport, IL (Stephenson County)

  1. Invasive and Problematic Plants in the Landscape
    Stephenson County Farm Bureau (Stephenson County)

  1. Invasive and Problematic Plants in the Landscape
    Elizabeth Community Building (JoDaviess County)
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Digital Webinars and Trainings

We are constantly expanding our online webinars and trainings. Check back frequently for new upcoming or recorded webinars. These are offered by Illinois Extension professionals unless otherwise noted. 

Upcoming Online Opportunities: Follow this link.       

tomatoes and other vegetables in jars

Recorded Webinars:  Fill Your Pantry & Eat Fresh, Eat Local Webinars Series  

 

 

Recipes For Every Season

Each week Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Diane Reinhold,  will be highlighting a new seasonal recipe.  Get new ideas for using combinations of everyday ingredients you may have not tried before.  To check out our full list of recipes go to our Nutrition and Wellness page.

Broccoli Pesto Linguini Recipe

Nutrition & Wellness

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