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Jackson County 4-H Achievement Night and Multicultural Potluck

County: Jackson

Join us on November 6 at the Murphysboro Youth and Rec Center from 6–8 p.m. for a community potluck celebrating the diverse cultures and family food traditions that make our community special. We…

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Trash Blast - Iron Furnace

County: Pulaski, Johnson, Massac, Alexander, Union

Join us November 6 at Iron Mountain  as USDA, Shawnee National Forest Service, Friends of the Shawnee, and Illinois Extension partner to host our annual Trash Blasts in 2026. The teams will…

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Birds, Bees, and Solar: Wildlife Interactions with Solar Energy Development

Resilient Communities Webinar Series
How does solar development impact wildlife? 

Explore how birds, bats, and pollinators interact with solar energy development. Drawing on real-world projects and research, speakers will discuss the…

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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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Christmas Bird Count Workshop - Carbondale Public Library

County: Jackson
Learn the ABC's of a CBC: Is this your first time on a Christmas Bird Count (CBC)? This workshop will set you on the path for success. Did you know counts in southern Illinois are a 30 to 50-year…
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Freedom of Information Act

Local Government Education Webinar: OMA and FOIA

University of Illinois Extension will host two educational webinars on the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act, presented by Christopher Boggs, deputy public access counselor with…

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Horticulture

Extension Council and Community Conversations
County: Perry

You are invited to join us on November 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Perry County Extension Office to connect with Extension staff and Council members. During this session, Horticulture…

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Wild World of Woolly Worms

County: Johnson

Why did the woolly worm cross the road? Come explore the folklore around woolly worms predicting winter weather with a learning adventure and craft! This program is…

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Franklin County 4-H - Crochet for Beginners

County: Franklin

Are you interested in learning how to crochet? These classes are for you! In this two-part workshop series, you will learn how to create your own crochet projects. The series begins on November 13…