BOURBONNAIS, Ill. – This week, Oct. 5-11, local communities are celebrating National 4-H Week to bring awareness and recognition of 4-H youth across the country. The 4-H program began as an afterschool opportunity to help young people build agricultural skills and has evolved into the program it is today. Administered by...
News releases
Will County volunteers recognized at 50th Anniversary Master Gardener Conference
JOLIET, Ill. — Local volunteers leading impactful local projects did not go unnoticed at the 2025 University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener Conference, held Sept. 4-5 in Springfield. "Local Master Gardener volunteers are helping others learn to grow and are making a...
Illinois Extension staff spotlight: Emilia Elabed
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. – Each month University of Illinois Extension serving Grundy, Kankakee, and Will counties sits down with an Extension staff member to discuss their work and impact in the community. This month's spotlight follows...
Events
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Grundy, Kankakee, and Will County's Walktober
Walk with us for the months of October and November as we celebrate Walktober! What is Walktober? Walktober is an event put together by Be Well Illinois that gets individuals out and walking to enjoy the fall weather and increase their health.How do I participate? Register for Grundy,...
Grow Your Own Garlic
Learn to plant garlic, right now!Do you love garlic? Did you know you can grow your own garlic at home? Join University of Illinois Horticulture Educator Nancy Kuhajda, for a lively program teaching you everything you need to know...
Nutrition and Caregiving: Challenges and Training Needs
Discover tools to address nutritional challenges and support older adults with confidence. Family caregivers are vital in supporting older adults with diet-related chronic conditions, but struggle with nutrition guidance, cultural preferences, and daily care. This session...
Grow Your Own Garlic
Learn to plant garlic, right now!Do you love garlic? Did you know you can grow your own garlic at home? Join University of Illinois Horticulture Educator Nancy Kuhajda, for a lively program teaching you everything you need to know...
Grow Your Own Garlic
Learn to plant garlic, right now!Do you love garlic? Did you know you can grow your own garlic at home? Join University of Illinois Horticulture Educator Nancy Kuhajda, for a lively program teaching you everything you need to know...
Support a Farmer
Grundy County 4-H members don't miss your chance to support our farmers and say thank you for their hard work, dedication, and passion to keep our tables full and our communities thriving. Join us, along with the Kendall-Grundy Farm Bureau...
In this episode of the Good Growing podcast, hosts Chris Enroth and Ken Johnson are joined by Colleen Reuter, Environmental Compliance professional at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, to explore the world of green infrastructure and stormwater management.
