Upcoming Webinars: University of Illinois Extension

We believe in Illinois: its people, its diverse neighborhoods and communities, and our shared future. We believe that health and wellness are the foundation for individuals, families, and communities reaching their full potential. We believe in and promote a culture of service as fundamental to strong and healthy families, neighborhoods, and state. We believe that the long term sustainability of the environment and agricultural productivity requires stewardship and care. We believe in and respect youth’s potential to change the world and work to support nurturing communities and opportunities to learn and grow.

We believe in the state of Illinois and 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.

This Week's Webinar Offerings

Family

October 14: How to Save on Travel: Lessons for Living October
Traveling across the state or around the world offers many opportunities for fun and spending money! Join us in discussing ways to be a savvy traveler including how to manage your finances efficiently and safely while traveling. Contact: Karla Belzer
October 27: Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence in Research and the Law | Autumn Health Picks
November 9: Building Resiliency in Yourself and Your Organization: Lessons for Living November

Finances

October 27: What’s Your Job Worth? | Get Savvy
November 10: Conscious Consumerism | Get Savvy
December 8: Planning for the Unforeseen | Get Savvy
January 26: Steps to Investing | Get Savvy
February 9: Money in Relationships | Get Savvy
February 17: Cultivating Your Own Blue Zone | Lessons for Living
March 30: Financial Emergency Preparedness | Get Savvy
April 13: Home Buying vs. Renting | Get Savvy
April 21: Mindfulness and Money | Lessons for Living
May 18: Student Loan Repayment | Get Savvy
September 22: Cultivating Your Own Blue Zone | Lessons for Living
October 11: Mindfulness and Money | Lessons for Living
June 9: How to Save on Travel | Lessons for Living

Health

September 30: Keys for Embracing Aging: Sleep
October 6: Tinnitus and the Brain | Autumn Health Picks
October 7: Keys for Embracing Aging: Taking Time for You
October 13: Sugar and Fat: Friend or Foe? | Autumn Health Picks
October 20: TBI Prevention and Recovery | Autumn Health Picks
October 20: Identifying Signs: Preventing Diabetes
November 3: Brain Waves: What Can They Tell Us? | Autumn Health Picks
November 10: Understanding Genetic Screens | Autumn Health Picks
November 10: Wellness Strategies: Preventing Diabetes
November 17: Health Data: What Does HIPAA Protect? | Autumn Health Picks
December 10: Mental Health First Aid for the Ag Community
March 15: Happy Hacks for More Positivity and Improved Well-Being | Lessons for Living
May 19: Five Flavors: How the Palate Changes | Lessons for Living
July 12: Finding Your Get Up and Go | Lessons for Living
August 18: Happy Hacks for More Positivity and Improved Well-Being | Lessons for Living
November 10: Finding Your Get Up and Go | Lessons for Living

Gardening

October 9: Big or Small: Cover Crops for All | Gardening in the Air
October 9: Backyard Greenhouse Basics | Gardening in the Air
October 9: Harvesting and Preserving Herbs | Gardening in the Air
October 26: Native Plants for Shade Gardens and Ecological Benefits
February 5: Move Beyond the Lawn! Small Scale Prairie Restorations for Pollinators and Other Wildlife | Gardening in the Air
February 5: Plant Propagation Techniques for the Home: Indoors and Out | Gardening in the Air
February 5: Diagnosing Indoor Plant Problems: Troubleshooting Common Issues with Houseplants | Gardening in the Air
February 5: Kokedama String Gardening | Gardening in the Air
February 5: 2022 Cool Kid in the Garden | Gardening in the Air
December 1: Unique Plants for the Holidays | Good Growing
December 15: Wonderful Winter Interest | Good Growing

Yards, Shrubs, Trees

October 9: New and Alternative Shade Trees for the Home Landscape | Gardening in the Air
October 9: Planting and Growing Healthy Shade Trees | Gardening in the Air
October 9: Trees and Shrubs for Pollinators | Gardening in the Air
October 19: The Nuts and Boles of Tree Identification | Fall Four Seasons
November 30: Tree Root Collar Disorders | Fall Four Seasons
February 5: Native Shrubs and Wildlife Benefits | Gardening in the Air
February 5: Trees that Pop in the Spring! | Gardening in the Air
February 5: Tree Pruning Tips | Gardening in the Air
December 8: Going Nuts Over Tree Nuts! | Good Growing

Insects

October 9: Planning for Pollinators this Fall | Gardening in the Air
October 9: Pollinator Gardening | Gardening in the Air
February 5: Taking Action for Native Bees | Gardening in the Air

Environmental Quality

November 11: Keeping Feral Swine Out of Illinois | Everyday Environment
January 12: Dealing with Winter Wildlife Damage | Good Growing

Natural Resources

October 14: Planning for Pollinators this Fall | Everyday Environment
December 9: Winter Precipitation | Everyday Environment

Community and Economic Development

September 30: New Approaches to Rural Substance Use Disorder Services
October 13: Adapting to the New Working Environment in Rural Illinois
November 30: Illinois Demographic Trends | Rural Partners Webinar

Youth Development

October 2-3: Illinois 4-H Rifle & Pistol State Shoot
October 16-17: 2021 Junior Leadership Conference

Dig deeper into all Extension has to offer your family, business, and community.

Vegetables and Fruit Gardens

Ensure you enjoy a bountiful harvest by following these garden and specialty crop best practices.

Flowers

Check out the resources for beautiful annual and perennial gardents.

Trees | Bushes

Protect your investment of home trees and shrubs

Energy | Environment | Natural Resources

We've got one world. Our stewardship will define the quality of life for our future.

Local Government Education

Extension helps local governments improve their communities and residents.

Community Planning and Sustainability

Extension helps community leaders build resilient communities.

Economic and Workforce Development

Good customer service builds repeat customers and grows your business. Extension has training to help.

4-H Youth Development

4-H inspires youth to play an active role in their community and empowers young people.

Food

From food safety to nutrition , Illinois Extension is committed to helping families live the best versions of their lives.

Family

Becoming a parent doesn't make you an instant expert. Trust Illinois Extension to give you answers for each stage of your child's life.

Health

Staying healthy helps reduce your risk of serious illness. Extension healthy living programs offer trusted advice for all ages.

Personal Finances

Talking about money is hard. Extension has great resources to help with those tough conversations.

Crops

From pests to stress, farmers face mounting challenges that threaten profitability, production, and health. Learn strategies for minimizing loss and maximizing profit.

Livestock

Price fluctuation, feed costs, health management, processing: There's a lot to consider in today's livestock industry.

Forestry

We assist and advise woodland owners to make informed management decisions for today, tomorrow, and the future.

Disaster Preparedness

You may not know when disaster will hit, but you can be prepared. Check out Extension's resources

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.