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Culinary Herbs 101

County: Stephenson

Herbs and spices are a simple way to add flavor while supporting healthy eating. Whether you grow them in your garden or purchase them locally, herbs can transform everyday meals with vibrant…

Pressure cooker and preserve jars

Yes, You Can: Water Bath and Pressure Canning Basics

County: Winnebago
Home food preservation remains a popular way to enjoy seasonal favorites year-round. Whether you are motivated by rising food costs, a desire to know exactly what’s in your food, or a desire to…
Pressure canner

Pressure Canner Dial Testing Clinic

County: Winnebago
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…

Canned Green beans

Preserving Practice: Pressure Canning Green Beans

County: Winnebago

Green beans are a summer favorite for many home gardeners. With their ease of cultivation, high yields, and versatility, they are among the most commonly grown vegetables in home gardens. If you…

Different kinds of fruit on a skewer with cup of yogurt

On a Budget: Smart Snacking

County: Winnebago

Please join Tashara Grandys, Food and Health Systems Educator - Illinois Extension, to talk about our favorite snacks and how to be smart with snacking. Explore how to build balanced, satisfying…

Flowers with butterfly and bee pollinators

If You Plant It, They Will Come

Pollinators
County: JoDaviess

Join University of Illinois Extension, Jo Daviess County Master Gardener, Madelynn Wilharm for this program to celebrate National Pollinator Week on Wednesday, June 24 at 10 a.m. This program is…

Youth Bicycle Safety Day

Youth Bicycle Safety Day

County: Winnebago

Join us for a Youth Bicycle Safety Day on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Winnebago County Fairgrounds, Building 4, 500 W. 1st Street, Pecatonica.  Participants will…

Pressure canner sitting on stovetop

Pressure Canner Dial Testing Clinic

County: JoDaviess
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…

Protein food sources...chicken, salmon, beef, beans...

Protein, Physical Activity, and Aging: What You Need to Know

County: JoDaviess

Staying healthy and fit can be challenging at any age, but maintaining strength becomes even more important as we grow older. Aging brings many natural physiological changes, including a gradual…

beads spelling out osteoporosis

Osteoporosis 101

County: Stephenson

Over 54 million Americans have low bone density or osteoporosis, placing them at increased risk for bone fractures. Post-menopausal women face a higher risk of osteoporosis-related fractures, but…