Reports

Dale Kehr welcomes attendees to the literacy walk

Dale Kehr welcomes attendees to the literacy walk

As in many communities, COVID has left the Zion community feeling the need to engage families and the community. Last winter, Extension assisted on a grant to increase literacy and physical activity in Zion, a low-income communities.
Cloverbuds conducted STEM experiments and created art projects.

McHenry County Cloverbuds conducted STEM experiments and created art projects.

After a long and challenging school year, McHenry County 4-H offered a three-week in-person hands-on Cloverbud experience for youth ages 5 to 7. Led by 4-H Teen Ambassadors with the assistance of volunteers and staff, Cloverbuds had fun activities.

Veggetable garden

Master Gardeners at the Harvard Garden grew thousands of pounds of fresh produce, which was donated to local food pantries.

McHenry County Master Gardeners continue to assist their neighbors suffering from food insecurity by donating more than 30,000 pounds of fresh produce to food pantries throughout the county this past summer and fall.