Events
Public Speaking Workshops
Learn basic techniques to improve your presentation and speaking skills! Workshop participants will:
Grow confidence in speakingPractice voice controlLearn to…
Echoes and Embers Art Camp
Explore this hands‑on arts day where youth explore creativity in nature through new ways to experiment, make, and express themselves. From bold art techniques to quiet moments of noticing the…
Fur Real Companionship
Discover the fantastic benefits animals bring to older adults. Research shows that pets can chase away…
What’s Happening Under the Panels? Exploring Solar Impacts on Soil Health
What happens to the ground underneath solar panels? Explore emerging information around solar development and soil health, and leave with practical tools and…
Inside the Stress Response: Understanding the Amygdala’s Role
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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Climate Stewards Training
From extreme heat to flooding, Illinois communities are already living through the…
Unit 20 Livestock Judging Contest
Youth ages 8-18, including 4-H and FFA members, are invited to showcase their judging abilities with cattle, swine,…
Speak for the Trees: Community Advocacy for Urban Forests
Community trees are an essential part of the urban ecosystem and add great value to the places we call home. Discover…
Mapping Change: Exploring English Use and Gentrification in Puerto Rico
Communities across Puerto Rico are experiencing shifts in language use,…