Events

Spring Flower Arranging

Spring Break Gardening Series
County: JoDaviess

Join University of Illinois Extension for the second program in their Spring Break Gardening Series “Spring Flower Arranging” on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. This program is being held at…

Freezing Your Summer Harvest

Yes, You CAN!

Spring is right around the corner, and summer gardens will be bursting with produce in no time.  You can enjoy your summer flavors year-round by preserving your fresh produce now. Home food…

Fabulous Frogs

Spring into Spring Gardening Series
County: Winnebago

Do you know which frogs are making the unique sounds you hear in springtime? If you are curious about the amphibians that share our Northern Illinois home, join us to learn more about these tiny…

Dehydrating Your Summer Produce

Yes, You CAN!

Dried foods are delicious, healthy, lightweight, and easy to store, use, and transport. In fact, drying is one of the oldest food preservation methods around. So, whether you are looking to…

Wee Nats - Prairies

County: Stephenson

Learn about nature at Wee Nats (Wee Naturalists) a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7. Learn about different environmental education topics through a story, activity, craft, and hike.…

Wee Nats - Prairies - Pecatonica Library

County: Winnebago

Join the University of Illinois Extension for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they will learn about different environmental education topics…

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Certified Food Protection Management Course

April 9 & April 12, 2024
County: JoDaviess

The University of Illinois Extension will offer the Certified Food Protection Manager Course, formally known as the Food Service Sanitation Manager Course (FSSMC). This two-part class is an…

Cicadas 2024 - A Once in a Lifetime Experience

County: Winnebago

Join Illinois Extension and Nicholas Conservatory on Wednesday, April 10 at 5:30 p.m. at Nicholas Conservatory for a lively program: Cicadas 2024 — A Once in a Lifetime Experience. Learn more…

Water Bath and Pressure Canning Basics

Yes, You CAN!

It seems as though home food preservation continues to be a growing trend. Home food preservation continues to be extremely popular, whether it is due to the increase in food costs, the desire to…

Native Shrubs

Spring Break Gardening Series
County: JoDaviess

Join University of Illinois Extension, Jo Daviess County Master Gardener Mike Iacomini on Thursday, April 11 for a presentation on native shrubs. This presentation will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the…