Homegrown Healthy | Dixon | Sessions start May 27- every Wednesday for 10-weeks (skipping July 1)

Name: Homegrown Healthy | Dixon | Sessions start May 27- every Wednesday for 10-weeks (skipping July 1)
Start: 2026-05-27T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-27T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Sauk Valley Community College

Schedule

Wed May 27 2026 at 10:00 am to 11:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Sauk Valley Community College | Dixon, IL

This summer, join us for Homegrown Healthy! A FREE 10‑Week Hands‑On Gardening & Wellness Program for Adults
Register online: go.illinois.edu/HomegrownHealthy2026
Ready to grow your own food, explore hydroponics, and taste fresh recipes straight from the garden? Homegrown Healthy is a 10‑week program designed to give you the confidence, skills, and inspiration to cultivate your own vegetables and enjoy new foods made from garden produce.
Program Highlights:
-Learn how to start and maintain your own vegetable garden
-Get an introduction to hydroponic growing systems
-Taste delicious dishes made with fresh garden ingredients
-Build skills week by week in a supportive, hands‑on environment
Schedule:
Wednesdays, 10:00–11:00 AM
Starts May 27
No class on July 1
Location: Dillon Hall at Sauk Valley Community College
(We’ll begin indoors, then head out to the garden together.)
Please plan to attend the full series to get the most out of the experience.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate or if you have questions, please contact the Boone County Extension office at 815‑544‑3710. Early requests are encouraged so we can best support your needs.
Funding provided by CDC ACTion Grant.