Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists and the Genoa Park District invite the public to join them for a FREE community presentation, “Stretch, Play, Recover: Pickleball Tips” on Tuesday, June 2 at 9:00 am. This will be held on the outdoor courts (weather permitting – indoor location available in case of inclement weather) at the Genoa Park District, 400 E. 2nd Street in Genoa. This event is free and open to the public; registration is required.

“Stretch, Play, Recover: Pickleball Tips” is presented by Northern Rehab’s Certified Athletic Trainer Beth Schwarz. This fun and informative session is designed for Pickleball players of all levels. Learn simple and effective warm-up and cool-down stretches to help prevent injuries, improve mobility, and keep you feeling your best on the court. Attendees are encouraged to participate during the event, so please come dressed to play and wear proper court shoes.

For more information about this event, please visit northernrehabpt.com/events, https://www.genoaparkdistrict.com/ or call 815.784.6417 (Northern Rehab) or 815.784.5612 (Genoa Park District).

Step into the role of a paleontologist and uncover hidden treasures in our hands-on fossil dig! Each participant gets their own mini “dig site” and tools to carefully excavate and reveal what’s buried beneath the sand. Whether you’re a quick discoverer or a patient explorer, everyone can dig at their own pace and take home the fossils they find. It’s a fun, tactile adventure that brings prehistoric discovery to life! This program is free and open to the public. Recommended age five and older.

Nurture is a mixed media art exhibit that focuses on artists' perspective of the concept of Nurture. Join us to experience the inspiration and expressive interpretation of Nurture though art.

Take Root: A Farm Business Class Farmers Rising - The Land Connection - Food Works

January 13 – June 6, 2026
Tuesday and Thursdays
6-8pm
Four quarters · Four weeks each · One-week break between sections
Final presentations on June 6
(Last official class day: May 21, followed by a two-week break)

Mentorships to follow (optional)

About the Program

Take Root is a comprehensive virtual training program designed for people exploring farm business ownership and farmers in their first 1–5 years. This guided, step-by-step course helps participants build the confidence, clarity, and practical skills needed to launch or strengthen a farm enterprise.

The course follows a structured 4-section curriculum, each lasting four weeks. Between each section, participants take a one-week pause to reflect, catch up, and prepare for the next phase. After the final session on May 21, students will have two weeks to finalize their plans before returning on June 6 for peer presentations. Once presentations are complete, students will have the opportunity to join a mentorship program specialized to each person.

What are the benefits of Take Root?

✔ Build a complete farm business plan

✔ Join a supportive community

✔ Learn from experienced farmers

✔ Strengthen your business knowledge

Course Sections:

Quarter 1: The Dream: Foundations of Farm Life

Quarter 2: Enterprise: The Business of Farming

Quarter 3: Operations: Building it Out

Quarter 4: Finance: Keeping and Maintaining the Farm

Tuition & Accessibility

Total cost: $500 (not including mentorship)
Enrollment fee: $25 (applied toward tuition)

To ensure the program is accessible to all, we offer:

Payment plan

Need-based scholarships (based on current grant-supported scholarship fund availability)

Mentorships to follow

We can not wait for a great year with Take Root!

Jillae- Farmer Training Program Facilitator at Farmers Rising

Emily Graslie continues her journey through deep time in Prehistoric Road Trip, traveling across the western United States to explore ancient landscapes where fossils and expert insights bring long-extinct worlds to life. In “We Dig Dinosaurs,” Emily heads into the Cretaceous Period, when remarkable creatures like T. rex ruled the planet. But what led to their extinction, and how did other life survive the asteroid impact 66 million years ago? Along the way, Emily meets scientists who study everything from bones and soil to fossilized leaves and clams, uncovering how life on Earth rebounded after catastrophe. This program is free and open to the public. It is approximately 55 minutes long and rated G and is made possible through Kanopy.

Almost two dozen original paintings of flowers and trees by members of the Plein Air Painters of Rockford. This exhibit is in cooperation with Klehm Arboretums event - Garden Fair.