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 13: Don’t Go It Alone: Improving Your Social Connections | Lessons for Living
- July 9: Financial Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults | Lessons for Living
Finances
- 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
- February 14: Psychology of Money | Money Basics
- March 6| Noon: Save Money on Food | Get Savvy - Grow Your Green Stuff Webinar Series
- March 13: The Price of Debt: How Much is Too Much? | Money Basics
- April 3 | Noon: Student Loan Management | Get Savvy - Grow Your Green Stuff Webinar Series
- April 10: Understanding Credit | Money Basics
- May 1 | Noon: Money, Stress, and Bad Habits | Get Savvy - Grow Your Green Stuff Webinar Series
- May 14: Estate Planning 101: Know the Basics | Lessons for Living
- May 8: Strategies for Debt Repayment | Money Basics
- June 12: Smart Saving Strategies | Money Basics
- July 10: Keys to Financial Security | Money Basics
- November 14: Estate Planning 101: Know the Basics | Lessons for Living
Food
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Health
- February 15 : Navigating Changes as We Age | Lessons for Living
- February 8 | Noon: Eating Healthy During Pregnancy: What To Do When Eating for Two | Nurturing Foundations
- February 22 | Noon: Disparities in Maternal Care: Good Care for All During Pregnancy | Nurturing Foundations
- March 7 | Noon: Breastfeeding in the First Six Months: Myths, Benefits, and Barriers | Nurturing Foundations
- March 21 | Noon: Responsive Care: Supporting Caregivers As They Care for Their Baby or Toddler | Nurturing Foundations
- April 4 | Noon: How Soon Is Too Soon for Solid Foods? The Right Foods Introduced to Babies at the Right Time | Nurturing Foundations
- April 18 | Noon: Guiding Little Palates to Healthy Eating: A Healthy and Nutritious Diet for Babies and Toddlers | Nurturing Foundations
- April 25: Eating for Eye Health | Lessons for Living
- May 2 | Noon: The Importance of Water: Quenching Toddlers’ Thirst Healthily | Nurturing Foundations
- May 16 | Noon: Nutrition Guidelines for Babies and Toddlers: Decoding Mixed Messages About How To Feed Young Children | Nurturing Foundations
- May 30 | Noon: Putting Healthy Food on the Table: Addressing Food Access Challenges for Families With Young Children | Nurturing Foundations
- June 13 | Noon: Social Investment in Every Child: Securing the Future and Well-Being of All Babies and Toddlers | Nurturing Foundations
- August 15: The Fuel to Fight Cancer | Lessons for Living
- September 26: Navigating Changes as We Age | Lessons for Living
- October 8: Eating for Eye Health | Lessons for Living
Gardening
- January 23: Native Seed Starting for Spring Planting | Four Seasons Gardening
- February 13: Insects to Know: Spotted Lanternfly and Periodical Cicadas | Four Seasons Gardening
- February 27 | 6 PM: Where Will You Garden? | Growing Great Vegetables
- March 5: Rain Garden Essentials: Design, Build, Plant | Four Seasons Gardening
- March 5 | 6 PM: Seed and Plant Choices, Soils and Fertilizers | Growing Great Vegetables
- March 12 | 6 PM: Cool-Season Vegetables | Growing Great Vegetables
- March 19 | 6 PM: Warm-Season Vegetables | Growing Great Vegetables
- March 26 | 6 PM: Insects and Diseases | Growing Great Vegetables
Yards, Shrubs, Trees, and Forests
- January 22 | 8:30AM: Tree Care Workshop (Mattoon) | Community Tree Care Series
- February 5 | 8:30 AM: Tree Care Workshop (Decatur) | Community Tree Care Series
- February 26 | 8:30 AM: Tree Care Workshop (Milan) | Community Tree Care Series
Environment, Natural Resources, and Wildlife
- January 11 | 1 PM: New Invaders: Spotted Lanternfly | Everyday Environment
- January 25 | 9 AM: 2024 Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Partnership Conference
- February 8 | 1 PM: Empower Illinois: Strategies to Reduce Nutrient Pollution and Protect Waterways | Everyday Environment
- March 14 | 1 PM: Protect Our Dark Skies: How to Limit Light Pollution | Everyday Environment
Communities, Businesses, Government Development
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Agriculture, Small Farms, and Specialty Crops
- December 18 | 7 PM: Land Leasing Basics | Legal Training for Small Farms
- January 25 - 25: 2024 Driftless Region Beef Conference (in-person; Dubuque, IA)
- January 30: Certified Livestock Manager Training 2024 | Springfield (in person)
- January 31: Certified Livestock Manager Training 2024 | Monmouth (in person)
- February 1: 2024 Crop Management Conference | Collinsville (in person)
- February 1: Certified Livestock Manager Training 2024 | Morris (in person)
- February 2: Certified Livestock Manager Training 2024 | Freeport (in person)
- February 6 | 7:45 AM: 2024 Southwestern Illinois Commercial Tree Fruit School (in-person; Hardin, IL)
- February 6: Certified Livestock Manager Training 2024 | Effingham (in person)
- February 7: Certified Livestock Manager Training 2024 | Breese (in person)
- February 7: 2024 Southern Illinois Fruit and Vegetable School
- February 7: 2024 Crop Management Conference | Champaign (in person)
- February 8: Certified Livestock Manager Training 2024 | Pittsfield (in person)
- February 15: 2024 Crop Management Conference | Sycamore (in person)
- February 16: 2024 Crop Management Conference | Online
- February 16 | 9:30 AM: 2024 Dudley Smith Farm Winter Meeting (in-person; Taylorville, IL)
- February 22: 2024 Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale (in person)
- March 6: Gateway Green Conference 2024 (in person; Collinsville, IL)
- March 18 | 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.
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