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Understanding the Fear of Falling: Insights for Wheelchair and Scooter Users

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2026
Explore ways to better support 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

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Learn simple, powerful ways to support those with dementia in your community.

More than 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and many more live with other forms of…

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Wild World of Woolly Worms

County: Johnson

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…

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Christmas Bird Count Workshop - Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center

County: Johnson
Learn the ABC's of a CBC: Is this your first time on a Christmas Bird Count (CBC)? This workshop will set you on the path to success. Did you know counts in southern Illinois are a 30- to 50-year…

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4-H Can Construction

County: Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Union

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…

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4-H Ribbon Christmas Tree Event

County: Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Union

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…

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Planning for Pollinators this Fall

County: Johnson

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…

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IL 4-H Building Brick Build Challenge - December

Our free monthly building brick challenge series is back for the 26-27 year! Each month, from October to December,  youth can create their own original builds following the month’s theme and…

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Wreath Making Workshop

Cache River Wetlands Center
County: Johnson

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-…

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Interagency Network

County: Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Union

Join us Thursday, December 3 at 1:30 p.m. on Zoom for quarterly Interagency Network Meeting.  Guest speakers from CASA of Southern Illinois and EFNEP will provide short presentations, with…