Understanding core health and wellness topics are an important aspect of your family's overall well-being. From food safety to nutrition to chronic disease prevention and management, Illinois Extension is committed to helping families across the state and beyond live the best versions of their lives. Have questions not addressed in the topics listed below? Reach out to one of our educators to learn more. 

Upcoming Programs 

Diabetes Support Group - April 26, May 31, & June 28, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center, Mendota IL

Build a Healthy Immune System | Putnam - May 16, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Putnam County Community Center

Build a Healthy Immune System | Utica - May 21, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Utica Public Library

Build a Healthy Immune System | Bureau - May 28, 2024 | 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Bureau County Senior Center

Preserve the Season - June 6, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Utica Public Library

Canning with Confidence - June 6, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Zoom

Preserve the Season - June 18, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Mason Memorial Public Library

Fill Your Pantry: Make and Take Strawberry Jam - June 8, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Illinois Valley Community College

2024 ABCs of School Nutrition Summer Learning Institute - August 1, 2024 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Illinois Valley Community College

Free Pressure Canner Testing Clinics

Bureau County Extension Office - May 16, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

IVCC Extension Office -  May 23, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

LaSalle County Extension Office - May 23, 2024 | 1:00 – 4:30 PM

Marshall-Putnam Extension Office - May 30, 2024 |  9:00 – 1:00 PM

Walking Guide to Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall & Putnam Counties