Purdue Extension-Lake County

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Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the University community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran. If you are in need of accommodations to attend events, please contact the Extension office

at 219-755-3240 at least 2 weeks prior to the event. For special dietary needs contact the Extension office at 219-755-3240 at least 2 weeks prior to the event. If you need an interpreter or translator, please contact the Extension office at 219-755-3240 at least 2 weeks prior to the event.

08/31/2026

FEMA will be at Purdue Extension-Lake County today 8:30AM - 4:00 PM
Indiana PREPared

08/28/2026

The two-day Beginner's Guide to Grant Writing program is a great skill-builder for the beginner or intermediate grant writer.

08/27/2026

FEMA and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security will be in the area beginning Friday, August 28th, to help Lake County residents apply for assistance with uninsured or underinsured losses caused by the storms on August 11th. You can visit one of the centers listed on the flyer below, or apply online with FEMA at disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time, 7 days a week.

08/27/2026

🆕 ❗️FEMA is on the ground in Lake County🆕❗️Walk-In’s accepted tomorrow Aug 28 at 2291 N Main St Crown Point - Purdue Extension - Lake County - 8:30 AM-4:00 PM CT.

đź’śJoin us for Building Brain Healthy Habits, in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association!Whiting Public Library Monda...
08/27/2026

đź’śJoin us for Building Brain Healthy Habits, in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association!

Whiting Public Library
Monday, September 14, 2026
10:30 AM

Register by calling the Whiting Public Library at 219-659-0269.

Come learn and discover simple ways to build brain healthy habits. It's never to early or too late to take action for brain health!

08/26/2026

⚡️❗️Indiana’s Major Disaster Relief Request Has Been Approved.❗️⚡️
Check out resources and important links in the comments.

Ready to Grow Your Knowledge? Join Us for an Exciting Hybrid Program! 🌱Join Purdue Extension for this upcoming program, ...
08/26/2026

Ready to Grow Your Knowledge? Join Us for an Exciting Hybrid Program! 🌱

Join Purdue Extension for this upcoming program, running October 19–December 7, 2026, from 5:30–8:30 PM CT.

đź“Ť Hybrid format: Attend virtually or in person at Purdue Extension, 2291 N. Main Street
đź’˛ Registration: $180
🪴 Optional add-on: DIY Home Hydroponics Kit & Worm Bin — $52

đź“… Registration deadline: October 12, 2026

👉 Register here: https://cvent.me/0rQOae

Have questions? Contact Rebecca Koetz at 219-232-8058 or [email protected].

We hope you’ll join us! 🌿

Purdue Extension is offering a ServSafe Food Manager Class & Exam!ServSafe educates food service workers about food safe...
08/24/2026

Purdue Extension is offering a ServSafe Food Manager Class & Exam!
ServSafe educates food service workers about food safety. ServSafe Food Protection Manager is their highest certification.
Class & Exam Date: September 24, 2026
Register by visiting: https://cvent.me/oYxB0y
Questions? Contact Linda Curley, Extension Educator, Health and Human Sciences, at [email protected] or 219-755-3240.

FREE Prenatal/Postpartum Cooking & Nutrition Workshop!Are you an expecting or new mom looking for simple, practical ways...
08/24/2026

FREE Prenatal/Postpartum Cooking & Nutrition Workshop!

Are you an expecting or new mom looking for simple, practical ways to nourish yourself and your baby? Join Purdue Extension–Lake County for Nourished From the Start, a free, hands-on cooking and nutrition workshop!

During this workshop, you'll learn about nutrition and exercise during pregnancy, postpartum, and breastfeeding, how to prepare nutritious meals in 30 minutes or less, food safety, homemade baby food and healthy snacks, and how to use the free kitchen tools you'll take home. Plus, enjoy a live cooking demonstration and recipe tasting!

đź“… Saturday, August 29
⏰ 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 Purdue Extension–Lake County
2291 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307
đź’˛ FREE & open to the public

Registration is required! Register online at https://forms.office.com/r/FVXQZvGjaa or call Erin at (219) 755-3240.

This program is intended for adults age 18 and older and is limited to Lake County, Indiana residents who are lawfully present in the United States due to funding requirements.

Region 1 and 2 educators at the annual Pinney Purdue Field day
08/20/2026

Region 1 and 2 educators at the annual Pinney Purdue Field day

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2293 North Main Street
Crown Point, IN
46307

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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(219) 755-3240

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