Lake and McHenry Counties
4-H Fair Information | Fair Entry is open | Enrollment May 1-June 15
Great Opportunities at Extension
University of Illinois Extension is hiring!
We are excited to hire individuals that enjoy working with people of all ages. Looking for the right person that is self motivated and organized. One position is for bi-lingual only. You must be 18 years or older with a High School Diploma. This truly is a fun and challenging job for all levels of experience.
Lake County Garden Learning Series
February 12, 2025 - December 10, 2025 This year we have a fantastic variety of topics being presented by The University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners and Educators along with Educators and Ecologists from the Lake County Forest Preserve District and the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO).
Announcements & Highlights
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Lake County Extension Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale at the University of Illinois Extension | 100 HWY 45, Grayslake, IL 60030
Read more about building a culture of composting in greater Chicagoland
What's so important about compost? Food waste is a pressing environmental concern in Illinois. In Cook County — and in many counties around the state — it accounts for up to 37% of landfill material.
Summer Clovers 4-H Club
4-H Dog Fun Show
Rabbit Clinic
Cooking 101 Spin Club
4-H Youth Development
Commercial Agriculture
Consumer Economics
Family Life
Horticulture
Illinois Nutrition Education Programs
Local Foods & Small Farms
McHenry County 4-H
Nutrition & Wellness