Events
Preserve at Home
VCMG's Present: Grow Native, simple ways to enhance your home landscape
Discover how to enhance your landscape with beneficial native plants! Join Extension Educator Ryan Pankau to learn how these plants can support pollinators, improve sustainability, and add natural…
Yes, You Can: Water Bath and Pressure Canning Basics
Home food preservation remains a popular way to enjoy seasonal favorites year-round. Whether you are motivated by rising food costs, a desire to know exactly what’s in your food, or a desire to…
ECIMN Presents: Geology of Illinois
Nature Explorers SPIN Club: Nachusa Grasslands
Give your child the chance to unplug, explore, and connect with nature through our Nature Explorers SPIN Club! Designed for youth ages 8–18, this hands-on experience encourages curiosity,…
Rethink and Recall: Understanding Memory and Embracing Change
Illinois Extension serving Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties is hosting the Rethink and Recall seminar, led by Extension Health and Family Educator Robin Ridgley. Both…
Fatal Opioid Overdose Prevention: Narcan Administration Program
Opioid overdoses are a very serious problem. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office stated that there were 1,169 opioid-related deaths in 2024. The University of IL Extension provides a pogram…
Wellness Wednesday Walk and Talk
A monthly series designed to empower individuals in their journey towards better health and well-being. Led by Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Registered Dietitian Kris Juelfs, each…
Diabetes Clinic - Smart Snacking
Do you reach for a snack when you’re hungry or is it out of habit? This lesson will have you reflecting on your snacking behaviors and will help guide you to make smart snacking decisions.
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Eat and Educate - Living with Arthritis
This program is designed to support older adults living with arthritis by focusing on simple, effective lifestyle changes that can reduce pain, improve mobility, and enhance…