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Now Hiring

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.

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Lake and McHenry County 4-H Shooting Sports Registration

If you love being outdoors, you’ll love the shooting sports project! This project covers safety and teaches responsible handling and use. Please join the Shooting Sports instructors and 4-H staff to learn more about the 4-H Shooting Sports program
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Lake County Garden Learning Series - The Garden's Planted: Now What?

Attention to detail while conducting your garden maintenance and taking appropriate action can increase the health of your plants, save you time and increase your yield. Get more satisfaction from your vegetable garden when applying this knowledge!
Seed Library

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.
Fill Your Pantry

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.

Master Gardener Helpline

Your toughest questions, answered

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

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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.
Support Extension

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.

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Check Out Our Social Media!

Stay connected by following our social media accounts.

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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. Move. Save.

Eat well, stay active, and save money

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