Lake and McHenry Counties
Lake County Extension Foundation
Local Food Purchasing Assistance
Upcoming Programs and Events
Garden Walk
Experience a day of gorgeous gardens, education, and fun! On Saturday, July 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the University of Illinois Extension McHenry County Master Gardeners and McHenry County College will host their annual Garden Walk, a tour of twelve gardens (two demonstration and ten residential). This self-guided drive will feature gardens in Crystal Lake, Woodstock, Lake in the Hills, and McHenry. Experience colorful gardens studded with artwork, edible plots, and more. You’ll learn many new things as you enjoy the diversity of these beautiful spaces. No ticket sales are available from June 28 through July 12
Lake County Garden Learning Series
February 14, 2024 - December 11, 2024 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
Compassion Fatigue: The Cost of Caring for Others
In our field of work, we often prioritize others' needs at our own expense, forgetting that our needs are important too. Despite attempting to separate work from personal life, we often tie our identity to our profession. This session addresses compassion fatigue, burnout, and vicarious trauma, highlighting risk factors and symptoms. We'll emphasize the significance of self-care, explore types, and discuss ways to prioritize it. Presenters: Tessa Hobbs-Curley and Kara Schweitzer, Illinois Extension educators. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact Cheri Burcham
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.
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