Smash, Don’t Trash, Pumpkins This Season! Fall is the pumpkin’s time to shine, but what happens when it is time to say goodbye to the short-lived jack-o-lanterns? Green your Halloween by recycling pumpkins into compost at a free, outdoor Pumpkin Smash offered by the University of Illinois Extension and Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC). Bring your pumpkin—that is free of […]
When a relative or friend has dementia, communication can be very difficult as the disease advances. In this workshop participants will learn about common communication problems caused by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and identify strategies for better interactions and visits. Registration is not required but recommended. Call the Lee County Council on Aging at 815-288-9236 to sign up. Call […]
Youth ages 8 and up will have fun in the kitchen and learn from the Lee County Master Gardeners how to make delicious recipes using produce grown in the garden. This club will meet the second Tuesday of each month, October 8 through March 11, 2025. Class size is limited for this special interest club. For more information, contact Katie […]
While our lives are busy and often driven by technology, there is great benefit to putting pen to paper. Join Illinois Extension to learn about bullet journaling, a personal organization tool that combines a planner, to-do list and diary. Bullet journaling help teens record plans, goals, achievements, thoughts, and reflections in a fun, creative way! Cost: $12; supplies included. For […]
Youth ages 8 and up will have fun in the kitchen and learn from the Lee County Master Gardeners how to make delicious recipes using produce grown in the garden. This club will meet the second Tuesday of each month, October 8 through March 11, 2025. Class size is limited for this special interest club. For more information, contact Katie […]
Winter can be a monotone time of the year. Plants are a great source of color to brighten those "blahs". Join Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Bruce Black to explore terrariums and create a winter terrarium to care for and enjoy. These winter terrariums would also make a great holiday gift! For ages 10-18. Cost is $20; all supplies included.
Lee County 4-H and Dixon-based Sewer Equipment are partnering to offer the Future Designers Workshop, a unique opportunity for kids aged 10-18 to explore the world of two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) design and printing. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, participants will learn the basics of digital design then use 3D design software to create their own models and […]
Youth ages 8 and up will have fun in the kitchen and learn from the Lee County Master Gardeners how to make delicious recipes using produce grown in the garden. This club will meet the second Tuesday of each month, October 8 through March 11, 2025. Class size is limited for this special interest club. For more information, contact Katie […]
Youth ages 8 and up will have fun in the kitchen and learn from the Lee County Master Gardeners how to make delicious recipes using produce grown in the garden. This club will meet the second Tuesday of each month, October 8 through March 11, 2025. Class size is limited for this special interest club. For more information, contact Katie […]
Youth ages 8 and up will have fun in the kitchen and learn from the Lee County Master Gardeners how to make delicious recipes using produce grown in the garden. This club will meet the second Tuesday of each month, October 8 through March 11, 2025. Class size is limited for this special interest club. For more information, contact Katie […]
