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Fur Real Companionship

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Explore the healing power of companionship, even if you can't care for a pet yourself.

Discover the fantastic benefits animals bring to older adults. Research shows that pets can chase away…

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Climate Stewards Training

Johnson County Extension Office, Fall 2026
County: Johnson
Climate change is a global issue with community-level solutions. You can make a difference as a Climate Steward!

From extreme heat to flooding, Illinois communities are already living through the…

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Inside the Stress Response: Understanding the Amygdala’s Role

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2026
Learn how a small brain region shapes your reactions.

Why do we react to stress the way we do? This session explores the role of the amygdala, a key brain region involved in processing emotions and…

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Mapear el Cambio: Explorar el uso del inglés y la gentrificación en Puerto Rico

Serie de Seminarios Comunitarios: Guía de Salud para el Otoño de 2026
Descubre qué pueden significar el desarrollo de los vecindarios y el aumento del uso del inglés para la cultura de Puerto Rico.

Las comunidades de Puerto Rico están experimentando cambios en el uso…

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Mapping Change: Exploring English Use and Gentrification in Puerto Rico

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2026
Discover what neighborhood development and the rise in the use of English may mean for Puerto Rico’s culture.

Communities across Puerto Rico are experiencing shifts in language use,…

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Boo at the Slough

County: Johnson

Vultures, snapping turtles, and cottonmouths, oh my! Are you wanting to learn more about creatures of the swamp? Come out to the Henry N. Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands…

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Mindfulness and Music in Early Childhood: Supporting Attention and Emotional Regulation

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2026
See how music and mindfulness can help children manage their emotions and stay focused.

Early childhood is a critical period for developing attention, emotional regulation, and coping skills. This…

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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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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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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…