Lake and McHenry Counties
Announcements & Highlights
Project Linus National Blanket Making Event
Hosted by: Community Cloverleaves 4-H Club What to Bring and Expect: PLEASE NOTE: This program is for currently enrolled 4-H members, who are 4-H age 8+ as of 9/1/25. Each member must be fully enrolled and approved in Zsuite to participate. Club members should come prepared to cut, tie, and create a fleece blanket for children in need.
Resources Available
Farm Record Books, Pesticide Applicator Training Manuals, and Workbooks are available for purchase through your local Extension Office. There is a wide variety of study materials available to help you prepare for the Illinois Pesticide Applicator/Operator Licensure Exams.
Lake County Extension to Host One-Day Climate Resilience Workshops for Local Leaders and Residents
To help both local governments and residents better understand the effects of a changing climate and prepare for the future, the University of Illinois Extension in Lake County will host a one-day climate resilience event on April 21, 2026, featuring two workshops hosted by Climate Resilience Specialist for Extension, Jessica Rudnick, PhD.
Upcoming Programs
Find Food. Share Support
This hands-on session is designed to strengthen your ability to connect individuals and families with reliable food resources in their communities. Participants will explore the Find Food Illinois app and learn how to use it effectively when assisting clients
Community and School Gardens Course Offering
On March 16 in Lake County, we will learn how gardens build environmental literacy, encourage healthy eating habits, and promote teamwork and curiosity among community members.
Building Community Led Climate Resilience at Every Scale
This 90‑minute interactive workshop hosted by University of Illinois Extension, Lake County and led by Jessica Rudnick, PhD, helps Illinois residents make sense of what climate change means for our state today—and what we can do together to prepare for tomorrow.
Soft Landings at The Dunn Museum
Project Linus National Blanket Making Event
Community and School Gardens Course Offering
Connect. Learn. Grow
Plant Problems? Insects Invading? What's that Weed?
Call our Master Gardener Helpline and a U of I Extension Master Gardener will answer your questions at NO COST! From insects to pollinator gardens, crabgrass to milkweed, if you have a question, they can help!
Become a Master Naturalist
Volunteer as a Master Naturalist to facilitate conservation and restoration in your community and educate others about natural resources.
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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Local Foods & Small Farms