Events

Fur Real Companionship

Explore the healing power of companionship, even if you can't care for a pet yourself.

Discover the fantastic benefits animals bring to older adults. Research shows that pets can chase away…

Take charge of your health

Strengthen your health with practical tools for managing chronic conditions.

Discover strategies for managing pain,
communicating effectively with health care
providers and loved ones, and…

Grapevine Wreaths

Join University of Illinois Extension Jo Daviess County Master Gardener Volunteers Laurie Gothard-Zueger and Linda Helgeson for "Grapevine Wreaths". The program will take place at 1:30 p.m. on…

Inside the Stress Response: Understanding the Amygdala’s Role

Learn how a small brain region shapes your reactions.

Why do we react to stress the way we do? This session explores the role of the amygdala, a key brain region involved in processing emotions and…

Speak for the Trees: Community Advocacy for Urban Forests

Trees benefit communities. Giving them a voice strengthens their presence.

Community trees are an essential part of the urban ecosystem and add great value to the places we call home. Discover…

Mapear el Cambio: Explorar el uso del inglés y la gentrificación en Puerto Rico

Descubre qué pueden significar el desarrollo de los vecindarios y el aumento del uso del inglés para la cultura de Puerto Rico.

Las comunidades de Puerto Rico están experimentando cambios en el uso…

Mapping Change: Exploring English Use and Gentrification in Puerto Rico

Discover what neighborhood development and the rise in the use of English may mean for Puerto Rico’s culture.

Communities across Puerto Rico are experiencing shifts in language use,…

October 4-H Volunteer Shooting Sports Certification

4-H Volunteer Shooting Sports Certification 

Illinois 4-H is offering an additional fall session of the Volunteer Shooting Sports Certification for adults interested in leading local 4-H…

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

See how music and mindfulness can help children manage their emotions and stay focused.

Early childhood is a critical period for developing attention, emotional regulation, and coping skills. This…

Setting Goals to Build a Heart Healthy Life

Our hearts beat nearly 100,000 times each day, supplying oxygen and nutrients throughout the body to sustain life. Yet many people rarely think about their heart health until problems arise. Nor do…