Purdue Extension Warrick County

10/25/2026

Thank you to community partners at Building Blocks and CAPE of Evansville for bringing us in to train Head Start teachers on the benefits of Block Play. Blocks are FUN - but there is A LOT of brain development and skill development happening while those little ones are stacking and building! If you want more information on how to bring a Block Party event or training to your childcare setting, please reach out to Regional HHS Educator Jo Gilreath [email protected] 812-897-6100

10/22/2026

Sign up by this Sunday October 25th to ensure you receive these informative tips to help you manage your finances during the holidays!

Make the most of your holiday budget! 🛍

Join Purdue Extension’s free, five-week email series, Curb Your Urge to Splurge: Holiday Edition, for practical tips and creative ideas to help you save money, reduce stress, and enjoy the season.

- Create a holiday spending plan
- Discover budget-friendly gift ideas
- Find simple meal ideas
- Learn about holiday scams
- Enjoy the season without overspending

Emails begin October 26, 2026, and the series is available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole.

Registration is free! Sign up by October 25.
Learn more and register: https://extension.purdue.edu/hhs/money/programs/curb-your-urge-to-splurge-holiday-edition.html

10/14/2026

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Learning, Leading and Making an Impact Across Indiana!

This September, Purdue Extension educators across Indiana helped prepare the next generation of nutrition professionals by mentoring Purdue University master's-level dietetic interns during their community nutrition rotations!

Interns completed 160 hours of hands-on experience, working alongside Extension educators to co-teach programs, deliver presentations, develop projects and gain valuable experience in community nutrition education.

In the Southwest Region, dietetic intern Lily Gogel worked alongside Purdue Extension Educator Jo to help facilitate Steps to a Healthy You, one of Purdue Extension's signature programs.

Through opportunities like these, Purdue Extension is helping future professionals build practical skills while supporting health and wellness education in communities across Indiana! 💛🖤

10/05/2026

An educational opportunity offered by one of our community partners. Check it out!

Don’t forget - BRUNCH is on us this Thursday, 10/8, at 9am here at Cedarhurst of Newburgh. Optimum Wellness Pharmacy will be here to share tips on Staying Healthy this Winter!

RSVP to Emily at (812) 202-2644 or [email protected]

10/05/2026

Please register by Tuesday so we have handouts printed and food purchased.

10/01/2026

Please check out and follow this site for future information regarding what is going on in our local region!

Welcome to Purdue Extension Southwest Region! 💛🖤

This page highlights the programs, people and impact of Purdue Extension serving Southwest Indiana.

Here you’ll find updates on education, events and community efforts in agriculture and natural resources, 4-H youth development, health and human sciences and community development.

We’re glad you’re here and look forward to sharing the work happening across our communities.

09/28/2026

4-H enrollment will now open on November 1 for the 2026-2027 program year. (Instead of the usual date of October 1) As we prepare for the new year, we are taking additional time to ensure all systems and resources are ready to support a successful enrollment experience. Purdue Extension is excited to support another great year of 4-H programs in Indiana and looks forward to welcoming returning and new members alike. We appreciate your patience and understanding!

09/11/2026

This would be great for families to attend!

World First Aid Day hosted by the Warrick County Health Department

Would you know what to do if someone’s life depended on you before first responders arrived?

Come learn skills that could make all the difference at Warrick County's World First Aid Day Event!

Join us for FREE, hands-on learning, including:
❤️ Hands-Only CPR
💊 Narcan Administration
🐾 Animal First Aid
🩹 And other important first aid and emergency skills!

And we’re making it fun for the whole family! We’ll also have food trucks, emergency vehicles, a bounce house, and more!

📅 September 12 | 9 AM–1 PM
📍 The Phoenix Event Center, 3433 Libbert Rd. Newburgh, IN

You don’t have to be a first responder to save a life. Come learn what to do BEFORE the emergency happens.

Bring the family, grab some food, meet your local first responders, and leave with skills that could someday save a life!

09/10/2026

Register here for our free Food Budgeting & Meal Planning Workshop!

Wednesday, September 16th
5:30-7 pm
Ascension St. Vincent YMCA

https://ymcaswin.sgasoftware.com/Sales/Product/Details?MemberID=0&FamilyID=0&ActivityID=28144

09/08/2026

Come on over to Evansville for this presentation on Food Budgeting and Meal Planning. We will also be including guidance on how to use AI to create recipes with ingredients you have on hand!

Join us for a free workshop provided by our partner, Purdue Extension!

Food Budgeting & Meal Planning Workshop
Wednesday, September 16th
5:30-7 p @ Ascension St. Vincent YMCA

Register here:
https://ymcaswin.sgasoftware.com/Sales/Product/Details?MemberID=0&FamilyID=0&ActivityID=28144