Beyond the Stigma: Conversations and Care in the Opioid Crisis
Opioid use disorder affects communities across Illinois and beyond. This session explores how stigma shapes conversations about substance…
Trash Blast - Iron Furnace
Join us November 6 at Iron Mountain as USDA, Shawnee National Forest Service, Friends of the Shawnee, and Illinois Extension partner to host our annual Trash Blasts in 2026. The teams will…
Understanding the Fear of Falling: Insights for Wheelchair and Scooter Users
Fear of falling is a common concern among wheelchair and scooter users, yet it is often overlooked in research and clinical care. This…
Become a Dementia Friend
More than 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and many more live with other forms of…
canceledWild World of Woolly Worms
Why did the woolly worm cross the road? Come explore the folklore around woolly worms predicting winter weather with a learning adventure and craft! This program is…
Christmas Bird Count Workshop - Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center
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4-H Can Construction
Sign up your group for this fun, interactive food drive to benefit local food pantries! As a 4-H club, FFA Club, or other community organization, gather canned goods and non-perishable food items…
4-H Ribbon Christmas Tree Event
All 4-H members in Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, and Union Counties are invited to a workshop at the Vienna High School Media Center on November 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. - making ribbon…
Planning for Pollinators this Fall
Learn about pollinator friendly garden cleanup and fall planting of native perennials. Then stay for a workday at the pollinator gardens on the Egret Slough Trail behind the Wetlands Center. The…
Wreath Making Workshop
Join us for a free wreath making workshop! Learn how to make your own wreath using fresh cut greenery and other foraged materials. Space is limited. Registration is required by calling 618-657-…