Discover how a few mindful moments outdoors can boost your mental and physical well-being.
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. Explore the health benefits of being present in nature and discover simple activities to foster experiences in the natural world.
Presenters: Cheri Burcham and Tessa Hobbs-Curley, Illinois Extension educators.
Check out additional workshops in the Thinking, Learning, Caring Webinar Series 2025:
Caregivers can gain research-based insights this fall with the Thinking, Learning, Caring monthly webinar series presented by University of Illinois Extension family and consumer sciences educators who will provide useful information to help professionals who work with older adults offer quality service to their clients. Explore how to support personal resilience, gain knowledge, and develop strategies to meet the needs of older adults in long-term care settings.
Wellness in Nature | Sept. 11.
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. Explore the health benefits of being present in nature and discover simple activities to foster experiences in the natural world.
Presenters: Cheri Burcham and Tessa Hobbs-Curley, Illinois Extension educators.
Dementia Friends | Oct. 9.
Dementia Friends is a global movement with the goal of helping everyone in a community understand five key messages about dementia, how it affects people, and how we can make a difference in the lives of people living with it. People with dementia need to be understood and supported in their communities.
Presenters: Molly Hofer and Robin Ridgley, Illinois Extension educators.
Bully Among Older Adults | Nov. 6.
Most people think of bullying as something done to children by other children. As the attention and focus on the social problem of bullying has become more prevalent in recent years, it is evident that bullying can be perpetrated and experienced by people of any age. Learn to recognize and respond to bullying situations.
Presenters: Kara Schweitzer and Sara Attig, Illinois Extension educators.
