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Randolph County 4-H Achievement Night

County: Randolph

Join us as we honor and award our Randolph County 4-H members for all of their hard work and accomplishments! Catch up with fellow 4-H families as we present awards for the past year. 

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Beyond the Stigma: Conversations and Care in the Opioid Crisis

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2026
Discover practical ways to address opioid-related stigma.

Opioid use disorder affects communities across Illinois and beyond. This session explores how stigma shapes conversations about substance…

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Open Meetings 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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Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser & Indigo Nathani - Green Earth Forks Pyle Trail

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…

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Perry County Achievement Night

County: Perry

Join us at the Perry County Extension office on November 5 at 6 p.m. for this year's Achievement Night. This event is to celebrate those 4-H members who went above and beyond this previous program…

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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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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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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…

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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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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…