Events

Actions for Illinois Residents to Combat Climate Change

Everyday Environment Webinar Series
It’s easy to get overwhelmed thinking about the impacts of climate change. 

While there are many strategies to reduce risk and adapt at global and regional scales, individuals can also take…

Resources for Farmers in Crisis

Cultivating Caution: A Monthly Guide to Farm Safety and Health Webinar Series
Know where to turn for crisis resources before it happens.

When injury, illness, or natural disasters strike, farmers and ranchers need help to continue operating. This program highlights two key…

When Silence Grows Louder: Aging and Its Impact on Hearing

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2024
Learn about age-related hearing loss and what to do about it.

What do we know about age-related hearing loss? Older adults often experience ear and hearing-related issues such as ringing in the…

Gardening in the Air Virtual Symposium

Learn new skills to help make dream gardening projects a reality. 

To be successful, a gardener needs to manage a range of factors and elements that make up the art of gardening. Extension…

School-Based Agriculture for Nature-Based Solutions

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2024
Discover how school food forests help cultivate wellness and climate solutions.

Explore the transformative potential of school food forests as climate change interventions. This session will delve…

When Tech Meets Care: How AI-led Conversational Agents Support Older Adults

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2024
Explores conversational AI in elder care, innovations, challenges, and ethics.

How is AI transforming aging care services? Are older adults ready to embrace this technological revolution? In this…

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4-H Junior Leadership Conference

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The Illinois 4-H Junior Leadership Conference (JLC) is a fun-filled event that provides junior high 4-H members (7th & 8th grades) a look into opportunities in Illinois 4-H and…

Add a Little Bit of Spice: Seasoning Awareness and Culturally Tailoring Foods

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2024
Learn more about spices and herbs worldwide and discover how to incorporate them into your diet.

Tired of eating the same things over and over again? Spices and herbs are a great way to help…

Create Winter Terrariums

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Give the gift of care and growth by building terrariums. 

Terrariums are wonderful accents for a home all year round, especially during the holidays and into winter. Live plants in a terrarium…

Transform Your Aging Experience: How Mindfulness and Resilience Work Together

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2024
Explore how mindfulness and resilience can transform the aging process into an empowering experience.

Aging brings unique challenges, both physical and emotional. Integrating mindfulness into daily…