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
- 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
- June 13, 2024: Don’t Go It Alone: Improving Your Social Connections | Lessons for Living
- July 9, 2024: Financial Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults | Lessons for Living
Finances
- October 11 | Noon: Spooked by Spending Plans? | Get Savvy - Grow Your Green Stuff Webinar Series
- November 8 | Noon: Don't Get Phished: Avoid Scams & Fraud | Get Savvy - Grow Your Green Stuff Webinar Series
- December 6 | Noon: Your Financial Tool Chest | Get Savvy - Grow Your Green Stuff Webinar Series
- January 24, 2024 | Noon: Money in Your Entrepreneurial Pursuit | Get Savvy - Grow Your Green Stuff Webinar Series
- February 7, 2024 | Noon: Steps to Investing: What to Know Now | Get Savvy - Grow Your Green Stuff Webinar Series
- March 6, 2024 | Noon: Save Money on Food | Get Savvy - Grow Your Green Stuff Webinar Series
- April 3, 2024 | Noon: Student Loan Management | Get Savvy - Grow Your Green Stuff Webinar Series
- May 1, 2024 | Noon: Money, Stress, and Bad Habits | Get Savvy - Grow Your Green Stuff Webinar Series
- May 14, 2024: Estate Planning 101: Know the Basics | Lessons for Living
- November 14, 2024: Estate Planning 101: Know the Basics | Lessons for Living
Food
- October 10 | 10 AM: What to Eat, When You Can’t Eat That | Lessons for Living
Health
- October 4 | Noon: Building a Strong Foundation | Diabetes 101
- October 11 | Noon: Not All Carbohydrates Are Created Equal | Diabetes 101
- October 18 | Noon: Meal Planning Made Easy | Diabetes 101
- October 18 | Noon: Between Two Worlds: Bicultural Emerging Adults' Navigation of Interpersonal Conflict | Autumn Health Picks
- October 25 | Noon: Dating Matters: The Science of Healthy Intimate Relationships | Autumn Health Picks
- October 25 | Noon: Why Sodium and Fat Matter | Diabetes 101
- November 1 | Noon: Get to Know Your Diabetes Care Team | Diabetes 101
- November 1 | Noon: Understanding Schizophrenia: Improvements in Treatment Effectiveness and Precision | Autumn Health Picks
- November 8 | Noon: Management Beyond Food | Diabetes 101
- November 8 | Noon: Navigating Noise: Clear Communication and Hearing Conservation | Autumn Health Picks
- November 15 | Noon: All About Process: How Ultra-Processed Foods Impact Health | Autumn Health Picks
- February 15, 2024: Navigating Changes as We Age | Lessons for Living
- April 25, 2024: Eating for Eye Health | Lessons for Living
- August 15, 2024: The Fuel to Fight Cancer | Lessons for Living
- September 26, 2024: Navigating Changes as We Age | Lessons for Living
- October 8, 2024: Eating for Eye Health | Lessons for Living
Gardening
- September 21-22: State Master Naturalist Conference
- September 26 | 1:30 PM: Dividing Perennial Beds for More Blooms | Four Seasons Gardening
- October 17 | 1:30 PM: Wellness in Nature | Four Seasons Gardening
- November 28 | 1:30 PM: Planning and Growing Vegetables Through the Seasons | Four Seasons Gardening
Yards, Shrubs, Trees, and Forests
- October 19 | 1 PM: Oaks of Illinois Workshop
Environment, Natural Resources, and Wildlife
- October 12 | 1 PM: Monstrous Mussels, Creepy Carp: Explore Aquatic Invasives in Lake Michigan | Everyday Environment
- November 9 | 1 PM: Providing Natural and Artificial Homes for Bats | Everyday Environment
- December 14 | 1 PM: The Northern Saw-Whet Owl: Our Secretive Winter Neighbors | Everyday Environment
Communities, Businesses, Government Development
- November 2 | Noon: Small Business Finance: IRS Resources for Entrepreneurs Starting and Operating a Business
Agriculture, Small Farms and Specialty Crops
- 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.