Purdue Cooperative Extension Service

Public officials and residents in Porter County can learn about how to improve public spaces and build more sustainable communities at a workshop hosted by a new Purdue University Extension program. The workshop will take place on Thursday, February...

The Purdue Extension Master Gardener course is to be offered over a 13 week period from February 24th to May 19th, 2014. Schedule: 9:00 AM – 12 Noon Monday Location: Purdue North Central – Porter County 600 Vale Park Road Graduate Building –...

A series offered by Purdue University Extension will help those who work for nonprofit organizations and government agencies learn how to prepare grant proposals. The two-day Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing Workshop will take place at the United...

Indiana Extension Homemakers and Jarden Home Brands, makers of Ball® brand Home Canning Products, are both celebrating 100th anniversaries this year.  The 100th anniversary of Indiana Extension Homemakers and the 100th anniversary of the...

Summer storms may cause serious tree damage. Often you will have to decide whether a tree can be saved or not. Here is a checklist on care of a storm damaged landscape. 1. Be safe: Check for downed power lines or hanging branches. Don't venture under...

The recent storms and heavy rains caused considerable damage to trees and houses in parts of the county. The rush of excess water to lower places caused some washouts and flooding. Downed power lines caused extended periods of electrical outages,...

The 2013 Official Open Class Entry Form for State Fair Home and Family Arts is available online for your convenience. This year’s theme is the ‘Year of Popcorn.’ The deadline to enter is July 1st. Late entries will be accepted from July 2-17...

Several calls and e-mails have been received with concerns of the invasive and potentially dangerous weed species giant hogweed. There has been a recent increase in public awareness of this species due to reported sightings, though we have yet to...

Porter County Extension Homemakers are pleased to sponsor a chartered bus trip to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois for the International Quilt Festival and Vendor Show! Join us on Friday June 21st for a fun and exciting...

A series offered by Purdue University Extension will help those who work for nonprofit organizations and government agencies learn how to prepare grant proposals. The two-day Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing Workshop will take place at the Purdue...