The Extension Connection

Cooking in an Instant
This isn't your grandma's manual pressure cooker. Electric pressure cookers help tenderize meat, cook grains, beans, and vegetables quickly, and can even make desserts. Learn the basics of using this popular appliance, including safety steps. Along with the lesson, enjoy a recipe demonstration and...

Basic Beekeeping
Thinking about keeping honey bees? Join us for an introduction to the basics of beekeeping. Learn what it takes to get started, including hive setup, basic equipment, and caring for a bee colony. This beginner-friendly program is designed for anyone interested in learning more about keeping honey...

Preserve at Home
Learn to safely water-bath and pressure can, freeze, dry, and ferment your garden harvest and farmers market purchases. From jams and pickles to fruit leather and sauerkraut, it's easy to eat summer produce all year long. This lesson will support beginners and provide up-to-date guidance for...

Monarch Madness
Join us for Monarch Madness, a fun-filled celebration of monarch butterflies and the incredible pollinators that help our ecosystems thrive!Experience the excitement of tagging and releasing monarch butterflies as they begin their remarkable migration to Mexico. Throughout the...

Dragonflies and Damselflies
Join us to learn about dragonflies and damselflies, two of the most fascinating insects found around ponds, lakes, and streams. Discover how to tell them apart, learn about their life cycle, and find out why they are important to healthy ecosystems.Register by September 17.

Gateway to Gut Health
What lives in your digestive tract and how you feed those organisms can influence your health. Explore the huge and tiny world of gut health by discussing the roles of fiber and other foods, defining common terms like probiotics and FODMAPs, and understanding the current science of the gut.The...

DIY Paper Marbling Workshop
Love all things arts and crafts?Join 4-H and learn how to do DIY paper marbling! Paper marbling is a technique where you float thinned paint (or ink or food coloring) on thickened water (called size) to make unique paper marble paintings. It's easy, a little messy, and a lot of fun! Youth will...

Food Safety
An introduction to basic kitchen skills such as hand washing and food safety, reading recipes, measuring ingredients, and using kitchen tools to stir, whisk, and chop!Additional dates: October 22 and January 28, 2027

Get Growing Bement: Growing Bulbs with Master Gardeners
Learn how to select, plant, and care for garden bulbs to create beautiful spring displays. Discover why fall is the ideal time for planting and get tips for growing vibrant blooms in your garden.Register by September 25

4-H Fall Vegetable Garden Harvest Workshop
Celebrate the harvest season at 4-H Memorial Camp! Pick fresh okra, peppers, squash, basil, pumpkins, and tomatoes while learning how to plant garlic for next year's garden.With a little luck, enjoy delicious garden-inspired treats like fresh salsa, pickles, and fried okra....

Eating after 50
After finishing your workout, stick around for educational sessions to build understanding and confidence in caring for your nutrition needs. Recipe demonstrations and tastings will be offered at each class.Eating after 50 - Nutrition plays an important role in healthy aging. Learn about nutrition...

Tussie-mussie
Interested in flower design and arrangement? Are you a member of 4-H that wants to try the Horticulture: Floriculture project area and don't know where to start? Join Macon County Master Gardener Karen Tappendorf in collaboration with Macon County 4-H for our Flower Arrangement Workshop Series...