Lincoln Land Community College offers a variety of community education coursework for individuals wishing to learn about green topics ranging from composting and canning to local food.

Check out the following Spring and Summer 2011 courses. Then be sure to call LLCC Registration Services at 217.786.2292 or visit the Community Learning website to sign up.

Food Preservation: Why We Can! The Pressure's On!
Landscaping Savvy Series
Farm to Fork Series
Grilling Out of the Garden
Online Classes

Food Preservation: why we can! the pressure's on!

This workshop will provide you with the knowledge and skills to enjoy a bountiful harvest year-round. You'll learn the basics of successful food preservation, starting with home freezing methods to boiling water bath canning. Strong emphasis will be on the preservation of whole tomatoes to be used in salsas and relishes.

A supply fee of $10 is payable to the instructor. Purchase of the following text as a resource is recommended: Blue Book Guide to Preserving.

Check back soon for our next canning and preserving workshop dates and times.

Landscaping savvy series

Twice Enjoyed! Garden Florals to Indoor Arrangements
Develop an eye for appreciating what is growing in your garden and how you can transform the outdoor beauty as you bring cut flowers into your home. Your confidence in decision-making about what to plant for next year will grow too!

Registration Fee: $52
Date: Thursday, July 14
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Location: Executive Mansion
Course Code: CEW 106-X50B - call LLCC Registration Services at 217.786.2292 or visit the Community Learning website to sign up.

The Governor's Mansion and Gardens
Executive Mansion Horticulturist Harry Lewis leads you through the changes that have transformed the gardens at the Governor's Mansion in downtown Springfield, followed by refreshments and a tour inside.

Registration Fee: $27
Date: Saturday, June 25
Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Executive Mansion
Course Code: CEW 106-X40 - call LLCC Registration Services at 217.786.2292 or visit the Community Learning website to sign up.

FARM TO FORK SERIES

Farm to Fork Dinner at Oak Tree Organic Farms 
Sample wonderful foods grown by Chad Wallace and other local farmers and turned into tastes that delight your palette after preparation by Chef Denise. Tour the farm and learn about production techniques and growing standards.

Facilitator: Chef Denise Perry
Registration Fee: $49
Date: Saturday, July 16
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: 2585 Literberry Prentice Road, Ashland
Course Code: CEW 102-AS40 - call LLCC Registration Services at 217.786.2292 or visit the Community Learning website to sign up.

grilling out of the garden

Fresh vegetables and fruits are delicious when prepared from a hot grill. Chef Denise will select fresh seasonal foods the day before from the Old Capitol Farmers Market and will delight your palette, while you learn special tips and great grilling recipes.

Instructor: Denise Perry
Registration Fee: $59
Date: Thursday, June 16, 2011
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Location: Pasfield House Inn, 525 S. Pasfield, Springfield
Course Code: CEW 102-X50B - call LLCC Registration Services at 217.786.2292 or visit the Community Learning website to sign up.

Online Opportunities

Community Learning offers non-credit online courses from ed2go. Consider taking one of these Sustainable Energy and Going Green programs for experienced professionals and green industry beginners:

• Senior Certified Sustainability Professional

• Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager

• Building Analyst Quick Start: BPI BA Certification

• Certified Green Supply Chain Professional

• Certified Indoor Environmentalist (CIE)

• Wind Energy Apprentice

• Biofuel Production Operations

• Natural Gas Plant Operations

For information on the above ed2go courses, please contact Community Learning.