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Fall Workshop Series

Fall Workshop Series

How Chocolate is Made
County: Champaign

Learn, explore, and get hands-on in a new workshop series! Join Champaign County 4-H for three fun-filled, educational workshops at the Champaign County Extension Office auditorium (801 N Country…

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IL 4-H Building Brick Build Challenge - November

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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Beyond the Stigma: Conversations and Care in the Opioid Crisis

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2026
Discover practical ways to address opioid-related stigma.

Opioid use disorder affects communities across Illinois and beyond. This session explores how stigma shapes conversations about substance…

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All about Hibernation

County: Kankakee

Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal as we explore how animals survive cold weather! Through hands-on activities and crafts, young learners will discover how hibernation and…

Three logos, the Kankakee River Valley Forest Preserve District, Illinois Master Naturalist, and Olivet University

Animal Outreach

County: Kankakee

Illinois Extension is partnering with the Olivet Nazarene University Animal Outreach Club to bring an engaging, hands‑on wildlife education program to local families! Interact with a variety of…

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4-H ESports Tournament
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4-H ESports Tournament

At LodgeCon

University of Illinois Extension 4-H is excited to bring an Esports Tournament to LodgeCon 2026! This year, competitors will face off in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch.

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Diabetes Support Group at Danville Public Library

Diabetes Support Group

November Session
County: Vermilion

In partnership with OSF HealthCare, join Illinois Extension for a monthly diabetes support group designed for individuals living with diabetes and their caregivers. 

Each session will…

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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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4-H Junior Leadership Conference

Conference Date: November 14-15, 2026

The Illinois 4-H Junior Leadership Conference (JLC) is an engaging, hands-on event designed for junior high 4-H members in 7th and 8th grade. It…