We we are committed to our mission, linking local communities to the University and developing programs, tools, and knowledge that will support needed change. These webinars help us fulfill our mission: to align research to needs and translate research into action plans that allow Illinois families, businesses, and community leaders to solve problems, make informed decisions, and adapt to changes and opportunities.
Family
- June 8 | 10 AM: Don’t Go It Alone: Improving Your Social Connections | Lessons for Living
- September 28 | 10 AM: Addressing Ageism and Promoting Inclusivity | Lessons for Living
- November 9 | 10 AM: Don’t Go It Alone: Improving Your Social Connections | Lessons for Living
Finances
- June 6 | Noon: Who Are You With Money? | Let's Talk Money
- June 13 | Noon: How Much is Too Much Debt? | Let's Talk Money
- June 20 | Noon: Fair Access to Credit | Let's Talk Money
- June 27 | Noon: Debt Repayment Strategies | Let's Talk Money
- July 11 | Noon: Credit Scores Revealed | Let's Talk Money
- July 11 | 10 AM: Financial Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults | Lessons for Living
- July 18 | Noon: Secrets for Financial Success | Let's Talk Money
- July 25 | Noon: Make Your Savings Grow | Let's Talk Money
Food
- June 8 | Noon: Canning with Confidence: Boiling Water Bath Canners
- June 15 | Noon: Canning with Confidence: Steam Canners
- June 22 | Noon: Canning with Confidence: Pressure Canners
- October 10 | 10 AM: What to Eat, When You Can’t Eat That | Lessons for Living
Health
- August 17 | 2 PM: The Fuel to Fight Cancer | Lessons for Living
Gardening
- Check back for new webinars
Yards, Shrubs, Trees, and Forests
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Environment, Natural Resources, and Wildlife
- June 8 | 1 PM: Flatwater Kayaking | Everyday Environment
- June 20 to 22: Midwest Compost School
Communities, Businesses, Government Development
- June 13 | Noon: Managing Historic Restoration Projects | Historic Restoration Series
- June 21: Illinois Main Street 101: Historic Conservation
- July 12: i-RURAL: Research-based Strategies for Rural Illinois Tourism
- July 18: The Power of Pop-up Shops
- July 25: Future-proofing Your Small Business Finance
Agriculture, Small Farms and Specialty Crops
- Southern Illinois Summer Twilight Series
- June 12 | 6 PM: Burnt Hill (Dahlgren): Pasture-raised beef, lamb, chicken, and pork
- July 17 | 6 PM: Riverside Mercantile Store (Elizabethtown): Farm market sourcing from local producers/vendors
- August 21 | 6 PM: The Patch (Marion): Cover cropped pumpkin patch and fall agritourism
- June 8 | ISHS Summer Hort Field Day, Curtis Orchard, Champaign
- June 26 | 7 PM: Exploring the H-2A Visa Program | Legal Training for Illinois Small Farms
- June 29 | 9:30 AM: Dudley Smith Farm Field Day
- August 1 | 8 AM to 1:30 PM: Youth Crop Scouting Competition
- September 18 | 7 PM: 5 Steps to Protect Your Farm, Legally Speaking | Legal Training for Small Farms
- December 18 | 7 PM: Land Leasing Basics | Legal Training for Small Farms
- March 18, 2024 | 7 PM: Forming an LLC | Legal Training for Small Farms
If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in programming, contact the presenter listed. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your needs.