Master the art of canning at the Hoopeston Public Library

Mason jars filled with colorful preserved foods

HOOPESTON, Ill – Learn how to safely preserve fresh produce and enjoy homemade goods year-round with Illinois Extension at the Hoopeston Public Library at 110 N 4th St, Hoopeston, IL 60942.

Join Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Rachel Mannen, for an informative presentation on canning on Thursday September 18, 2025, from 1:30 to 2:30 PM.

Participants will learn valuable skills to preserve your harvest and enjoy delicious homemade canned goods year-round.

 

Space is limited, so early registration is strongly encouraged.

Register at go.illinois.edu/LearntoCanHoopeston

 

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact Rachel Mannen at rmannen@illinois.edu.

 

About Extension

University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 700 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through six program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, family and consumer science, integrated health disparities, and natural resources, environment, and energy.