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Planning for Community Geothermal: Three Communities, Three Approaches Toward Energy Independence

Resilient Communities Webinar Series 

Geothermal energy is expanding beyond individual homes to increase energy independence in neighborhoods, commercial buildings, and municipal facilities.…

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Community Science in Your Backyard

Everyday Environment Series

At Everyday Environment, we enjoy noticing everyday observations of cool things in nature, many of which can be found in backyards and local parks. Believe it…

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Trash Blast - Bean Ridge

County: Alexander, Pulaski, Union, Massac, Johnson

Join us at Bean Ridge on October 2 for our monthly Trash Blast. Trash Blasts take place the first Friday of every month from March through June and September through October from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00…

"Cultivating Care Garden" created with root vegetables.

Cultivating Care Food Donation Garden Stewardship Day 8

County: Williamson

Gain confidence in the garden. Visit with Illinois Extension staff or volunteers on select Monday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cultivating Care Garden. Learn how to water, weed, and harvest…

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Walk for Wellness

County: Monroe

Walking is one of the most accessible and effective ways to improve overall health. Let's Walk for Wellness is a six-week program that will help you connect with others, build confidence, and take…

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Active Moments, Healthier Days: Reducing the Risks of Too Much Sitting

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2026
Find practical ways to stay active throughout the day.

Even if you meet the recommended physical activity guidelines, spending long periods sitting can still affect your health. This session…

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Independent Grocer Summit

County: Union, Johnson, Massac, Alexander, Pulaski

Save the date! The 2nd annual Independent Grocer Summit will take place October 7 at John A. Logan College in Carterville. Be sure to view the recap video from the 2025 Grocer Summit and visit the…

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Fun with Food Science at Home

for youth ages 5-18 and their family

Join us for a fun and interactive virtual workshop, where you will learn about food science through tasty experiments! Learn about the science of tasting, discover how cream turns into butter,…

Duck swimming in a pond next to a Crane and wooden forest.

Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser & Indigo Nathani - Southern Illinois University Carbondale Campus Lake

County: Jackson

Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser and Indigo Nathani, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds!  Learn to identify our feathered friends in some of our local sites.  All ages…

A man planting seedlings in a hoop house.

Local Food Systems and Small Farms

Extension Council and Community Conversations
County: Jackson

You are invited to join us on October 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jackson County Extension Office to connect with Extension staff and Council members. During this session, you’ll learn…