Serving Lake and McHenry Counties

Announcements and Highlights

Now Hiring: Community Outreach Worker

The University of Illinois Extension is looking to hire an Community Outreach Worker in the SNAP-Ed program. Click here for more information.

Virtual 4-H Club Experience

We are excited to offer a Virtual 4-H Club Experience to begin your family’s 4-H journey. Members will gain knowledge of 4-H project areas, while learning more about opportunities available to Illinois 4-H members.

4-H Juntos College Readiness Program

4-H Juntos College Readiness program for Spanish speaking parents and their children in grades 5th-9th will be offered at the McHenry Public Library via Zoom.

Online School Garden Course

School Garden Online Training is a self-paced course with four video conferencing meetings to enhance your learning process. The first lesson or set of chapters will be available to you at the beginning of November 2021.

Fill Your Pantry Recorded Webinars

Is your garden producing well? Learn how to preserve the food in multiple ways including, canning, freezing, dehydrating, and fermenting.

Your toughest questions, answered

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

McHenry County Master Gardener Seed Library

Now open! The library is organized by vegetables and flowers, both annual and perennial. The system is organized by alphabet and there is a list of the seeds that the library has available.

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.

Lake County Extension Foundation

The Lake County Extension Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity.

Check Out Our Social Media!

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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.
Events

  1. McHenry County 4-H Just Wing It Pollinator Guest Speaker Presenation 1/30/22
    ZOOM (McHenry County)

  1. McHenry County 4-H Horse Bowl & Hippology meeting - Feb 1
    Lazy K Ranch, 18209 Collins Rd., Woodstock IL, 60098 (McHenry County)

  1. 2022 Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference (McHenry)
    McHenry County College, 8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60012 (McHenry County)

  1. McHenry County 4-H Horse Bowl & Hippology meeting - Feb 15
    1102 McConnell Rd. Woodstock IL, 60098 (McHenry County)

  1. McHenry County 4-H Horse Bowl & Hippology meeting - Mar 1
    1102 McConnell Rd. Woodstock IL, 60098 (McHenry County)
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