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Autumn Health Picks 2026 is a free online series featuring University of Illinois experts sharing insights into current health topics and practical approaches to improving well-being.

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Maintaining a strong relationship with your spouse or romantic partner can be a challenge. This free online program will get you there.

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Spending time in nature can benefit mental and physical well-being. From creating a sensory experience while growing vegetables and fruits in a garden, to hiking and exploring a forest preserve, even a short amount of time spent in nature can improve overall health.

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Enjoy garden-fresh foods all year long by preserving at home. We'll take you through the journey, from the equipment you'll need to the step-by-step-process.

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Mindfulness and Music in Early Childhood: Supporting Attention and Emotional Regulation

October 28, 2026

Virtual Stormwater Leadership Summit 2026

October 29, 2026

Beyond the Stigma: Conversations and Care in the Opioid Crisis

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October 20, 2026

Moultrie-Douglas 4-H member earns second place at state shotgun competition
BUNKER HILL, Ill. – Moultrie-Douglas County 4-H member Declan Stollard recently achieved an impressive accomplishment at the Illinois 4-H State Shotgun Shoot, earning top honors among some of the state's best young shooters.Held on September 26 in Bunker Hill, Illinois, the annual...

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October 20, 2026

Moultrie-Douglas 4-H Members Learn About Elections at Voter Academy
TUSCOLA, Ill. – Seventeen Moultrie-Douglas 4-H members in first through fifth grade recently participated in a hands-on 4-H Voter Academy hosted by County Clerk and Recorder, Judi Pollock, and her staff in an after school program held on Monday, October 19. This interactive program gave youth an...

October 14, 2026

Hunters Feeding Illinois returns for the 2026-27 hunting season
URBANA, Ill. – A popular program returns for its fifth season to help feed neighbors in need. Hunters Feeding Illinois connects hunters, meat processors, and food pantries to bring lean protein to local residents and families, providing a unique pathway to address and improve food insecurity....

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October 13, 2026

Local 4-H youth explore veterinary science at University of Illinois Camp Vet Med
Twenty-six youth from the Moultrie-Douglas, Shelby, and Cumberland County 4-H programs recently traveled to the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine for its annual Open House, themed “Camp Vet Med.” The event offered a day of hands-on learning, career exploration, and...

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October 7, 2026

Repot that plant while tuning in to Extension’s Gardening in the Air virtual gardening sessions
URBANA, Ill. — Repotting that houseplant has been on your to-do list, so add in some background gardening talk to set the tone for a fall Saturday. Join Extension on Oct. 24 for the Gardening in the Air virtual symposium. Tune in to the presentations from indoors, outdoors, or while...

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