Johnston Community Education

Do you plan to harvest loads of luscious vegetables from your garden this summer? Or do you love to load up on fruits and vegetables from the summer farmers’ market? You can learn how to “Preserve the Taste of Summer!” during hands-on canning workshops from ISU Extension dietitian Mary Krisco. These workshops are based on USDA-approved food preservation recommendations, so that the food you preserve is not only delicious but safe to store for up to a year. Everyone who attends a workshop goes home with a jar of food and a complete collection of ISU Extension home preservation publications.In this workshop, you will learn the basics of hot-water-bath canning and also how best to freeze fruits and vegetables to preserve their quality and flavor. You will prepare a tomato and pepper salsa from scratch and can it in a hot water bath. All supplies will be provided, including jars, lids, screw rings, tomatoes, peppers and spices. Instructor: Mary Krisko, ISU Extension

Develop stronger and leaner muscles. We'll focus on strength & conditioning in a small group setting.Instructor: Eric Shafer

Is summer your favorite cooking season of the year? These workshops are designed to provide participants with essential skills as well as opportunities to ask questions and share recipes. Participants will have the opportunity to prepare and sample foods.You can register for each workshop as either a single "adult" or as a "partner" which can be two adults or and adult/child pair.Let the Smoke Roll: Smoking meats has become more accessible and more popular in recent years. Learn the basics of smoking meat and to prepare pulled pork, whole chicken, and ribs.Instructor: Johnston Hy-Vee

Is summer your favorite cooking season of the year? These workshops are designed to provide participants with essential skills as well as opportunities to ask questions and share recipes. Participants will have the opportunity to prepare and sample foods.You can register for each workshop as either a single "adult" or as a "partner" which can be two adults or and adult/child pair.Let the Smoke Roll: Smoking meats has become more accessible and more popular in recent years. Learn the basics of smoking meat and to prepare pulled pork, whole chicken, and ribs.Instructor: Johnston Hy-Vee

Is summer your favorite cooking season of the year? These workshops are designed to provide participants with essential skills as well as opportunities to ask questions and share recipes. Participants will have the opportunity to prepare and sample foods.You can register for each workshop as either a single "adult" or as a "partner" which can be two adults or and adult/child pair.Tailgating Favorites: Football season is just around the corner - time to get those tailgate recipes out! Learn how to prepare to feed a crowd and enjoy poppers, sliders, and wings.Instructor: Johnston Hy-Vee

Is summer your favorite cooking season of the year? These workshops are designed to provide participants with essential skills as well as opportunities to ask questions and share recipes. Participants will have the opportunity to prepare and sample foods.You can register for each workshop as either a single "adult" or as a "partner" which can be two adults or and adult/child pair.Tailgating Favorites: Football season is just around the corner - time to get those tailgate recipes out! Learn how to prepare to feed a crowd and enjoy poppers, sliders, and wings.Instructor: Johnston Hy-Vee