Serving Lake and McHenry Counties

Announcements and Highlights

Illinois Extension office suspends regular office hours: Lake and McHenry Counties

University of Illinois Extension has suspended normal office hours at all of our offices. While our staff will still be working, they will largely be doing so remotely, in most cases from their homes.

Resources for Responding to COVID-19

The spread and mitigation of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is an evolving concern for Illinois. This collection of resources can assist families and community leaders preparing for and coping with COVID-19.

4-H Meet and Greet

Join us for Lake and McHenry County’s very first 4-H Meet and Greet. The Virtual meeting of the Minds will be hosted on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 from 6:00-7:00, via ZOOM. There will be fun, laughter and most of all brainstorming for new things.

Your toughest questions, answered

Call our Master Gardener Helpline and a U of I Extension Master Gardener will answer your questions at NO COST!

Illinois Food Pantry Conference --POSTPONED

Join us for the first ever Illinois Food Pantry Conference: The Hunger and Health Connection! Conference Goal: To enhance the skillset of emergency food outreach staff, volunteers and community members to serve limited resource participants.

Lake and McHenry 4-H Shooting Sports Registration

The 4-H Shooting Sports Program is an active program that is attractive to both youth and adults. The program uses positive learning and interaction with youth and adult role models.

Sea Grant Illinois-Indiana

Sea Grant uses research, outreach, and education to bring the latest science to Great Lakes communities. Sea Grant helps strengthen and preserve ecosystems and communities in southern Lake Michigan and beyond.

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2020 McHenry County Farm Stroll, Sept 27th

Farm Stroll is a self-guided tour of McHenry County’s diversified family farms. There is no beginning or end of the tour: just choose the farms you wish to visit and go during the stroll’s time frame.

Become a Master Naturalist

Volunteer as a Master Naturalist to facilitate conservation and restoration in your community and educate others about natural resources.

Eat well, stay active, and save money

Find tasty recipes, shopping tips, and activities to keep you and your family healthy.

Get the most out of a few acres

Topics include everything from fruits and vegetables to beekeeping and agroforestry.

Maximize profit on your farm

All the tools you need to stay up-to-date on the markets and make economical farm decisions
Events

  1. Four Season Gardening Webinar: Grow Your Own Cut Flowers
    Online webinar (Rock Island County)

  1. Postponed
    McHenry County EMG Field Trip - Kolze's Corner Gardens
    12717 Rt 176, Woodstock, IL 60098 (McHenry County)

  1. Discover Wellness While At Home- 2020 Webinar Series - Who Gets Grandma's Pie Plate
    Online

  1. canceled
    7th Annual Lake and McHenry 4-H Robotics Showcase
    College of Lake County, Grayslake Campus, Building 7, 19351 W. Washington Street, Grayslake IL 60030 (Lake County)

  1. Discover Wellness While At Home- 2020 Webinar Series- Being Mindful During Difficult Times
    Online
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