Lake and McHenry Counties
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.
Local Food Purchasing Assistance
Are you a grower that identifies as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, female, disabled, a veteran, or has farmed for less than 10 years? Illinois has $28M to buy food at fair market value from YOU! Products will be distributed for free to local communities in need.
Great Opportunities at Extension
Job opening in McHenry County for Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development
The Extension Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development supports the promotion, expansion, and implementation of University of Illinois Extension 4-H Youth Development Programs in the schools and communities.
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).
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).
Events
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Announcements & Highlights
Home Food Preservation
Freezing your Summer Harvest
Thursday, March 28th 6-8 pm
Dehydrating Your Summer Produce
Thursday, April 4th 6-8 pm
Water Bath & Pressure Canning Basics
Thursday, April 11th 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Thursday, March 28th 6-8 pm
Dehydrating Your Summer Produce
Thursday, April 4th 6-8 pm
Water Bath & Pressure Canning Basics
Thursday, April 11th 5:30 – 8:30 pm