Lake and McHenry Counties
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Announcements & Highlights
Farm Stroll 2025
Discover, Learn, and Connect at McHenry County's 2025 Farm Stroll Join us for the annual McHenry County Farm Stroll on Sunday, September 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and explore 10 family-owned farms and one student farm across the county. This free, self-guided tour offers a unique opportunity to learn about local agriculture and connect with the farming community.
Your voice matters! Join us & help shape the future of our community!
Join us on September 23 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. to network with other community members and get to know how Extension impacts your community. Come for a night of networking with other community members to learn how you can help us impact Lake and McHenry counties.
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.
Series at Extension
Demo Garden Sunday Series (free to attend)
Located at McHenry County College next to Parking lot C Demo Garden Sunday Series: • Composting June 22nd @ 1:00 pm • Vegetable Gardening July 27th @ 1:00 pm • Seed Collecting August 24th @ 1:00 pm • Herbs September 21st @ 1:00 pm
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).
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