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2026 Southern Illinois Twilight Series

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Events and News

Let's Walk for Wellness!

Walking is one of the most accessible and effective ways to improve overall health. Let's Walk for Wellness! is a program that will help you connect with others, build confidence, and take meaningful steps towards better health.

Join Extension at the Paul Emery Park in Harrisburg and take the first step to better health!

Welcome Fall with new Four Seasons Gardening webinars!

It is that time again when shifting seasons are near. Keep the gardening conversations growing with two new webinars from University of Illinois Extension’s free Four Seasons Gardening series.

Bookmark the fall series webinars happening on Sept. 15 and Oct. 20

Dixon Springs Agricultural Center

The Dixon Springs Agricultural Center was established in 1934 near Simpson in Pope County. It is the largest experiment station of its kind east of the Mississippi River. DSAC links the laboratories and classrooms of University of Illinois and the USDA with the farms in Southern Illinois. Researchers at DSAC coordinate their programs to meet the needs of area farmers.

Learn more about ongoing Ag research in Southern Illinois on the Dixon Spring Ag Center webpage.

Dixon Springs Agricultural Center

Events

Climate Stewards Training

October 14, 2026 - November 4, 2026

County

Johnson

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

October 21, 2026

Mapping Change: Exploring English Use and Gentrification in Puerto Rico

October 21, 2026

Gardening in the Air Virtual Symposium

October 24, 2026

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News Releases

October 14, 2026

Hunters Feeding Illinois returns for the 2026-27 hunting season
URBANA, Ill. – A popular program returns for its fifth season to help feed neighbors in need. Hunters Feeding Illinois connects hunters, meat processors, and food pantries to bring lean protein to local residents and families, providing a unique pathway to address and improve food insecurity....

three 4-H members aiming air rifles at targets

October 13, 2026

Illinois 4-H'ers excel in 2026 state shooting sports competitions
URBANA, Ill. — A total of 167 Illinois 4-H youth recently showcased their marksmanship skills in statewide competitions across the shooting sports disciplines of rifle, archery, pistol, and shotgun. These events serve as culminating experiences where participants can measure the progress they...

Cans stacked decoratively at the food drive booth.

October 8, 2026

Youth-led initiative creates local action, statewide change
Springfield, Ill. – Illinois 4-H youth across the state came together to make a difference in their communities through the annual Illinois 4-H Can Make a Difference Food Drive, held Aug. 14-...

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October 7, 2026

Repot that plant while tuning in to Extension’s Gardening in the Air virtual gardening sessions
URBANA, Ill. — Repotting that houseplant has been on your to-do list, so add in some background gardening talk to set the tone for a fall Saturday. Join Extension on Oct. 24 for the Gardening in the Air virtual symposium. Tune in to the presentations from indoors, outdoors, or while...

October 6, 2026

Illinois 4-H staff member wins national award for innovative dual credit and credentialing program
WASHINGTON, DC – In Illinois, rural and under-resourced schools often face barriers to offering dual credit courses and industry-recognized credentials due to shortages of qualified instructors, limited Career and Technical Education (CTE) infrastructure, and fragmented connections...

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