Smart Saving Strategies
Building healthy and sustainable savings habits can be overwhelming when starting from scratch. In this session, we will explore some simple…
Social Investment in Every Child: Securing the Future and Well-Being of All Babies and Toddlers
Over 25% of infants and toddlers live in poverty. Society must invest in the well-being of every baby and toddler today to secure…
Don’t Go It Alone: Improving Your Social Connections
Studies show that more than 20% of adults in the United States feel lonely, isolated, or both. Research increasingly shows that…
Microplastic Pollution: The Big Problem with Tiny Plastic
Plastic is the most common debris found in oceans and lakes. Microplastics are smaller than a grain of rice, and scientists don’t fully understand…
Social Investment in Every Child: Securing the Future and Well-Being of All Babies and Toddlers
Over 25% of infants and toddlers live in poverty. Society must invest in the well-being of every baby and toddler today to secure…
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2024 Mixed Feelings 4-H Camp
Please join the University of Illinois Extension Cook County Youth Development team for a 4 week-long summer day camp focusing on health and wellness for youth entering 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th…
Financial Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults
Disasters and other emergencies can disrupt your finances and your sense of normal. In this session, you will learn…
July Cook County Nature Wellness Walk
Are you looking for a way to reconnect with nature and meet new people? Join our Nature Wellness Walks to discover the beauty of Cook County's forest preserves as well as be guided through slow,…
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OpenSciEd Middle School Launch | Cook County
Are you ready to implement high-quality NGSS materials in your middle school science classroom?
Nationally certified facilitators from the University of Illinois Extension STEM Team are…
The Fuel to Fight Cancer
Nutrition is a tool to support cancer prevention, treatment, and care. This lesson will discuss research on how food can reduce cancer risk and…