Purdue Extension-Lake County

09/22/2026

Mark your calendar!

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

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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

09/17/2026

Linda Curley, Purdue Health and Human Sciences Extension regional educator, provided practical and timely information during the recent storms that affected Lake County residents.
Click on the photo below to read the full article.

When tornadoes and flooding struck Indiana on Aug. 11-12, Purdue University Health and Human Sciences Extension educators across the state quickly shifted into disaster-response mode, providing residents with practical information about food, water, generators, scams and other emergency concerns.

09/14/2026

Join us on September 17 for the programs, Understanding Frauds & Scams and Protecting Personal Information Online.
To register, email [email protected], or call 219-755-3240.

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

09/09/2026

Take Your Urban Farming Skills to the Next Level!

Looking to expand your knowledge and explore new ways to grow? Purdue Extension’s upcoming hybrid program offers the flexibility to participate online or in person while learning valuable urban farming skills.

📅 October 19–December 7, 2026
🕠 5:30–8:30 PM CT
📍 Purdue Extension Lake County
2291 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN
💻 Attend virtually or in person
💲 Registration: $180

Want to take your learning a step further? Add a DIY Home Hydroponics Kit & Worm Bin for just $52!

⏰ Registration deadline: October 12, 2026

🔗 Register: https://cvent.me/0rQOae

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

Grow your skills. Explore new techniques. Join us this fall! 🌿

09/08/2026

You’re Invited to Our Annual Open House! 🎉
Join Purdue Extension–Lake County for this year’s Open House on Wednesday, October 7, from 5–7 p.m. at the Purdue Extension–Lake County Office, located at 2291 N. Main Street Crown Point, IN!

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

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

09/04/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.

We will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8, at 8:30 a.m.

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend!

09/04/2026

🍎🍏Canning Season Is Here! Join us for our November 12th Canning Workshop as we will be waterbath canning apples.🍏 🍎 Space is limited - Contact us now as additional dates will be added if the need exists.
For more information - [email protected] or [email protected]

08/31/2026

FEMA will be at Purdue Extension-Lake County Monday, August 31 - 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.