OSU Extension- Lake County

Monarchs have started their annual migration through Ohio. It's early in the season, but some eggs and caterpillars have been spotted!

Learn more about monarch life cycle—including what they eat and steps you can take to help conserve them—in the video linked below.

https://senr.osu.edu/extension-outreach/environmental-professionals-network/continue-flight/m1?utm_campaign=faes_marketing-activity_fy26&utm_content=1780495920&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

🍓 Jam Troubles? We’ve Got You Covered! 🍇
Uh oh… your homemade jam or jelly turned out a little too soft? Don’t toss it just yet—it’s not a lost cause! 🙌 Whether it’s sliding off your toast or behaving more like a dessert topping, you can fix it and save your batch.
✅ Learn how to remake soft-cooked jams and jellies with confidence
✅ Get expert tips for solving common jelly-setting issues
✅ Turn your “oops” into a delicious success!
👉 Check out the Jams, Jellies, and Other Fruit Spreads Fact Sheet (HYG-5350) for step-by-step help https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5350
👉 Explore even more troubleshooting tips from the National Center for Home Food Preservation https://nchfp.uga.edu/
Because every jar deserves a second chance 💛

Lines are short! Here until 2:00!

Join us for this summer's Home Food Preservation webinar series, "Let's Preserve It!"
Tuesdays 12-12:30 p.m.
June 9: Methods of Preserving
June 23: Water Bath Canning Basics
July 7: Pressure Canning Basics
July 21: Freezing Basics
July 28: Drying Basics
Aug. 11: Making and Preserving Juice

Webinars are free, register required go.osu.edu/fpwebinars

🎯 Youth in Grades 7–12 — Ready to level up your Shooting Sports skills?

Join us for the 2026 Senior Shooting Sports Education Camp at Canter’s Cave 4‑H Camp in Jackson, Ohio, July 12–17! 🌲🔥

No experience is needed for the basic disciplines — archery, pistol, rifle, shotgun, plus Living History and Hunting & Wildlife.

Those with prior experience can dive into advanced options like Action Archery, Advanced Pistol, Rifle Sports, Marksmanship, Shotgun Sports, Intro to Steel, and Steel & Pistol/Rifle. 🎯💥
💲 Cost: $400 per camper
📅 Registration Deadline Extended to May 15
🔗 Register here: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bQHLg0RLf3YUdiC

Learn more about Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports educational camps at https://ohio4h.org/.../shooting-sports/4-h-shooting-ed-camp and get ready for a week packed with skills, safety, and unforgettable 4‑H adventure! 🍀 See less

🌱 It’s Asparagus Season in Ohio! 🌱
Fresh asparagus is at its peak from April through June, making now the perfect time to enjoy this nutritious veggie!
✅ Choose the best: Look for straight, firm spears with tight, compact tips
✅ Store smart: Keep refrigerated (unwashed) and use within a few days
✅ Eat well: Low in calories and packed with fiber, folate, and vitamins A & C
✅ Cook simply: Roast, grill, steam—or even enjoy it raw in salads!
✅ Preserve: Pickle, freeze or dry
Pro tip: Snap off the tough ends before cooking—they naturally break where the tender part begins.
How are you enjoying asparagus this season? 🥗🔥
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5508

Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Asparagus Asparagus has been cultivated for more than 2,000 years. It is a member of the lily family, which also includes onions, garlic, and leeks. While asparagus typically is known for its bright green coloring, it may also be white or purple. White asparagus is grown in the dark and has the same flavor as...

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