Events

Protecting Your Heart and Metabolism: Physical Activity and Cardiometabolic Conditions in Older Adults

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2025
Learn how the right activity level protects your heart and metabolism as you age. 

Adults should aim for ≥150 minutes per week of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity or PA to reduce…

Independent Grocer Summit

John A. Logan College
County: Pulaski, Alexander, Union, Johnson, Massac

Join fellow independent grocers from around southern Illinois on Wednesday, October 15 for an enjoyable and rewarding opportunity to network with other leaders in the industry while exploring key…

Uncovering the Winter Secrets of Whip-poor-wills 

Everyday Environment Series 

Often heard and rarely seen, the eastern whip-poor-will and its namesake nighttime call is an iconic Midwestern woodland bird. But like many other insect-…

Reclaiming Runaway Landscapes

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Take back control from an overgrown, chaotic landscape. 

Have a garden that’s gone wild? Explore practical methods for taking back an overgrown, chaotic landscape and guidance on where to…

Amending Garden Soil

October amendments bring garden benefits!
County: White

Soil amendments can improve the health, nutrient content, and physical properties of your soil. Adding amendments can lead to improved root development, decreased pest pressure, increased…

Protein: More Than Muscles, Unlocking Its Role in Everyday Health

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2025
Explore how protein fuels health and strength at every age. 

Protein does more than build muscle — it promotes fullness, supports immune health, and prevents age-related muscle loss across all…

DSAC Trunk or Treat

County: Pope
The Dixon Springs Agricultural Center would like to invite you to our annual Trunk or Treat. The event is scheduled to take place on October 24th, 2025 from 5 to 8 PM at the Dixon Springs…

Kinkaid Lake Fall Ecology Hike

County: Jackson
Explore the Kinkaid Lake Trail starting below the Crisenberry Dam on this out-and-back interpretive hike of around 5 miles, starting at 9:30am and ending at approximately 12:30pm on October 26.…

Perceptions of Digital Health Technology

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2025
Understand the real challenges older adults face with digital health, and how to overcome them.

Older adults face unique physical, cognitive, and technological challenges affecting their ability to…

Diabetes 101

Taking Care of Diabetes Together Webinar Series 2025
Discover how to explain diabetes in a way that truly connects.

Sometimes people with diabetes may not fully understand how it impacts their health. This session will provide the tools to explain…

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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