Lake and McHenry Counties
Lake County Extension Foundation
Local Food Purchasing Assistance
Programs and Events
Farm Stroll 2024
Thank you to all who joined us at the 2024 McHenry County Farm Stroll! This year’s event attracted large number of visitors from the region. We’ve received an overwhelmingly positive response on multiple platforms. In order to accurately evaluate the event, we ask that participants please complete our quick survey to provide feedback.
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
Save the Date
Saturday, February 1, 2024 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm McHenry County College
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.