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The Evolution of Succession Planning: Strengths, Shortfalls, and Innovative Pathways Forward

Rural Business Transitions Webinar Series
Discover innovative pathways that advance the next stage of effective, adaptable succession planning.

Traditional succession planning is essential to business continuity and stability. This…

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Trash Blast - Grantsburg Swamp

County: Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Union, Alexander

Join us at Grantsburg Swamp April 3 for our monthly Trash Blast. Trash Blasts take place the first Friday of every month from March through June and September through October from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m…

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Archery Exhibition - AJMPU 4-H

County: Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Alexander, Union

Youth enrolled in 4-H shooting sports in Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, and Union Counties are invited to compete at the countywide archery exhibition at Shawnee Worship Center in Vienna on…

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Growing a Butterfly Garden: Illinois Butterflies and Their Host Plants

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Build a garden that attracts butterflies all season long.

Butterflies use a variety of plants for nectar, but often their caterpillars are more picky.  Learn about the benefits of using native…

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Succession Through Shared Ownership: Exploring ESOPs and Employee-Led Transitions

Rural Business Transitions Webinar Series
Examine how ESOPs and other shared-ownership models provide a clearer, more practical framework for succession planning.

This webinar provides a framework for understanding broad-based employee…

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The Memory of Tomorrow: Everyday Memory Slips, Why They Happen, and How to Support Them

Community Seminar Series: Springtime Science 2026
Discover what your everyday memory slips are really telling you and learn how to strengthen them.

Why do we sometimes forget to take our medication, return a phone call, or bring something we meant…

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2026 FCS Conference

County: Massac, Pulaski, Johnson, Union, Alexander

Unlock the magic! Join us at 8:00 a.m. at Shawnee Community College on April 9  for the Family and Consumer Sciences Conference. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in three…

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Garlic Mustard Pull

County: Johnson
Friends of the Shawnee National Forest, Shawnee National Forest, and Illinois Extension are partnering up to host garlic mustard pulls on April 10 and April 17 at Trigg Tower. We will meet on these…

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4-H Yeast Bread Workshop

County: Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Union

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make delicious homemade bread from scratch? Join us for a 4-H Yeast Bread Workshop and learn how to turn simple ingredients into warm, homemade bread you can…

Gardening on a Budget

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Learn how to start a container garden that nourishes your body and wallet.

Starting a container garden can benefit your budget and be a fruitful hobby that satisfies your taste buds. Learn about…

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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