Purdue Extension-Lake County

10/15/2026

Join us for a Small Farm Equipment Field Day! 🌱

Looking to gain hands-on experience with small farm equipment? Join Purdue Extension Northwest Region Agriculture and Natural Resources and Purdue Extension Horticulture and Landscape Architecture for an afternoon of learning and hands-on activities!

Attendees will rotate through stations focused on:
🌿 Weeding
🌾 Planting and seeding
🚜 Bed preparation

Participants will also learn about small engine maintenance and winterization. Everyone will have the opportunity to try the tools and equipment firsthand!

📅 Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00–4:00 p.m. Central Time
📍 Location: Pinney Purdue Agricultural Center
11402 S. County Line Road, Wanatah, IN 46390

Cost: FREE!
Please bring your own lunch.

📝 Registration deadline: October 30!
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/smallfarm26

Don't miss this opportunity to gain hands-on experience and learn practical skills for your farm or growing space!

10/07/2026

Pumpkins, pumpkins, and more pumpkins! 🎃

A big thank you to the Lake County Master Gardeners for hosting the Pumpkin Walk during our Open House tonight! We’re excited to have all of these creative pumpkins helping us celebrate a year of Purdue Extension impact.

Want to see even more pumpkins? 🎃 Stop by the Purdue Extension-Lake County Office tonight from 5–7 p.m. to check out the Pumpkin Walk, explore the office, and learn more about everything Purdue Extension has to offer!

📍 2291 N. Main Street, Crown Point

Come see the pumpkins, meet our Extension team, and celebrate with us! We hope to see you tonight! 🌱

10/07/2026

Here’s a sneak peek at some of the door prizes that will be awarded tonight!

We would like to give a big thank you to our generous donors for helping us make our Open House extra special:

🍬 Albanese Confectionery
💻 Computer Solutions
💆‍♀️ Relax & Renew Massage by Helen
🌱 Shelby Ag 4-H Club
☕ Steam Whistle Coffee Roaster

We truly appreciate your support of Purdue Extension–Lake County!

Join us tonight from 5–7 p.m. at the Purdue Extension–Lake County Office as we celebrate a year of Extension impact in our community! Come see what we’ve been up to, learn more about our programs, enjoy some refreshments, and enter for a chance to win one of these great door prizes.

📍 Purdue Extension–Lake County
2291 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN

No need to stay to win! We hope to see you tonight! 🎉

10/07/2026

Grow with Purdue Extension — wherever you live!

Interested in urban farming or growing fresh food in your community? Join Purdue Extension’s Urban Farming Signature Program to explore practical skills for planning and managing a successful urban agriculture operation.

Topics include soil health, site design, crop planning, pest management, food safety, permaculture, indoor agriculture and more.

📅 October 19–December 7
⏰ 5:30–8:30 p.m. CT
📍 Hybrid | Purdue Extension–Lake County, 2291 N. Main Street
💲 $180 registration fee; optional DIY Home Hydroponics Kit & Worm Bin available for $52
📌 Register by October 12
🔗 Register: cvent.me/0rQOae

10/02/2026

Build your homesteading skills at the Rooted & Resilient Homesteading Conference!

Join us Nov. 6–7 in Kendallville for hands-on learning about gardening, livestock, food preservation, beekeeping and more.

Registration is $50 for one or both days; youth ages 5–12 are $25.
Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Registration for one or both days: https://cvent.me/Vgk2oY

10/01/2026

Welcome to Purdue Extension Northwest Region! 💛🖤

This page highlights the programs, people and impact of Purdue Extension serving Northwest Indiana.

Here you’ll find updates on education, events and community efforts in agriculture and natural resources, 4-H youth development, health and human sciences and community development.

We’re glad you’re here and look forward to sharing the work happening across our communities.

09/28/2026

You’re Invited to Our Annual Open House!

Join Purdue Extension–Lake County for this year’s Annual Open House on Wednesday, October 7, from 5–7 p.m.

Celebrate a year of Extension impact and see what’s ahead for the Northwest Region!

Guests will enjoy:
• Refreshments
• Program highlights
• Door prizes
• An opportunity to connect with Extension staff and community members

📍 Purdue Extension–Lake County Office
2291 N. Main Street
Crown Point, IN 46307

We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate the past year and look forward to what’s ahead!

Learn more about the event:
https://extension.purdue.edu/events/county/lake/2026/10/lake-co-extension-board-meeting.html

09/26/2026

Is your certification about to expire?

Join us for our upcoming ServSafe Food Manager Training & Exam!

Date: December 10, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT
Location: Purdue Extension's Lake County office

👉 Registration Link: https://cvent.me/a9Xb0v

Questions? Contact Linda Curley at 219-755-3240 or email [email protected]

Don’t wait, register today to reserve your spot!

09/22/2026

Mark your calendar!

Join us on September 29, 2026 at 10 AM CT for two informative lectures:

Digital Coupon Tools
Online Shopping

To register, email [email protected] or call 219-755-3240.

Click below for more information about these lectures.

Purdue Extension is partnering with Senior Planet from AARP to bring informative, in-person lectures for adults ages 18 or older.

09/18/2026

We invite you to join us on September 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM CT for the lectures Technology for Aging in Place and Food Delivery Apps. Registration is not required.
https://extension.purdue.edu/events/county/lake/2026/09/technology-for-aging-in-place-food-delivery-apps.html