Purdue Extension Wells County

10/16/2026

Tell your family and friends, there's still time to sign up for A Matter of Balance! Classes are free. Call 260-824-6412 by October 23, 2026 to register.
Class Dates & Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
October 29, November 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24
Location: Wells County Council on Aging, 225 Water Street, Bluffton.

👉 Have you registered for the Purdue Extension A Matter of Balance class yet? ☎️📞 Call Molly at 260-824-6412 before October 23 to register. Classes will be conducted at the Wells County Council on Aging, 225 Water Street, Bluffton on the dates listed.

09/30/2026

Learn, connect and pick up ideas for your homestead at the 3rd Annual Rooted & Resilient Homesteading Conference. 🌱 Purdue Extension will host the conference November 6 and 7 at the Community Learning Center in Kendallville, Indiana. Registration for one or both days: https://cvent.me/Vgk2oY

07/30/2026

Check out these upcoming events at the Wells County Council on Aging! Mark your calendars and RSVP to the Wells County Council on Aging at 260-824-1070.

07/08/2026

Register today for the Boiling Water Bath - Salsa Workshop on August 6, 2026! Join us for this food preservation workshop which includes Lecture and Resources, Hands-On Practice, and a Take-Home Product.

Date: August 6, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM-8:00 PM
Location: Wells County Community Center, 1240 4-H Park Road, Bluffton, IN 46714
Cost: $30, includes a take-home product

Class size limited to: 9 participants
Cost: $30, includes a take-home product
Register at: https://cvent.me/M1EPw3
Registration and Payment due by: July 30, 2026

For workshop specific questions, contact Molly Hoag - [email protected]

05/19/2026

A few upcoming Purdue Extension Preserve It Now...Enjoy It Later Food Preservation Workshops! Please share in the community!

Workshop 1:
What: Boiling Water Bath Canning – Jams & Jellies
When: Thursday, June 4th, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST, workshop runs ~3-hours
Where: Community Learning Center, 401 E. Diamond Street, Kendallville, IN 46755
Cost: $30.00 for one workshop, or register for BOTH for only $50.00
Register: https://web.cvent.com/event/d797278c-2fd6-4561-83b5-4b5243bac341/summary by May 31st

Workshop 2:
What: Pressure Canning – Salsa
When: Friday, June 5th, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST, workshop runs ~4-hours
Where: Community Learning Center, 401 E. Diamond Street, Kendallville, IN 46755
Cost: $30.00 for one workshop, or register for BOTH for only $50.00
Register: https://web.cvent.com/event/d797278c-2fd6-4561-83b5-4b5243bac341/summary by May 31st

Leave with Valuable Resources, Listen to In-depth Lectures on Food Safety & Proper Canning Methods, Participate in Interactive Discussions, Learn from Hands-on Practice, Gain Preserved Products to Take Home.
USDA Home Preservation recommended procedures are taught. Instructors will provide instructional course work and preservation labs.

04/29/2026

Today is your opportunity to be a Boilermaker hero.
begins at midnight ET! Get all of the details at dayofgiving.purdue.edu, and keep up with the excitement by following on X.

https://dayofgiving.purdue.edu/campaigns/wells-county-a205aff3-5d4b-4825-8655-552cf2611476

04/27/2026

You can be a Boilermaker hero who inspires hope in our 4-Hers, farmers, and communities. This coming Wednesday is the Purdue Day of Giving. Every gift helps.

Join us for on April 29. Learn more at dayofgiving.purdue.edu.

https://dayofgiving.purdue.edu/campaigns/wells-county-a205aff3-5d4b-4825-8655-552cf2611476

04/22/2026

Every scholarship. Every discovery. Every year of frozen tuition.
Every Boilermaker victory starts with heroes like you.
Join us for one week from today! Learn more at dayofgiving.purdue.edu.
https://dayofgiving.purdue.edu/donate?campaign_id=259044

04/16/2026

Less than 2 weeks away is our Purdue Day of Giving.

Every victory you make possible gives Boilermakers opportunities for a better future.
The link to donate will be https://dayofgiving.purdue.edu/campaigns/wells-county-a205aff3-5d4b-4825-8655-552cf2611476

04/09/2026

Your support on can make “Xtra Special” victories possible for the Wells County Extension Office.

Be a Boilermaker hero by joining us April 29! Get the details at dayofgiving.purdue.edu.

Our link will be https://dayofgiving.purdue.edu/campaigns/wells-county-a205aff3-5d4b-4825-8655-552cf2611476

Thank you for making a difference in our community!