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Active Moments, Healthier Days: Reducing the Risks of Too Much Sitting

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2026
Find practical ways to stay active throughout the day.

Even if you meet the recommended physical activity guidelines, spending long periods sitting can still affect your health. This session…

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Fun with Food Science at Home

for youth ages 5-18 and their family

Join us for a fun and interactive virtual workshop, where you will learn about food science through tasty experiments! Learn about the science of tasting, discover how cream turns into butter,…

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Illinois 4-H Road Trip: College & Career Readiness Conference

Registration Closes on September 25, 2026 About the Conference

Join us for the 2026 Road Trip: College & Career Day, a one-day conference designed for Illinois youth in grades 8–12 who are…

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Echoes and Embers Art Camp

for youth ages 8-14, open to 4-H and non-4-H members

Explore this hands‑on arts day where youth explore creativity in nature through new ways to experiment, make, and express themselves. From bold art techniques to quiet moments of noticing the…

Fur Real Companionship

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Explore the healing power of companionship, even if you can't care for a pet yourself.

Discover the fantastic benefits animals bring to older adults. Research shows that pets can chase away…

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Climate Stewards Training

Adams County Extension Office, Fall 2026
County: Adams, Brown, Hancock, Schuyler, Pike
Climate change is a global issue with community-level solutions. You can make a difference as a Climate Steward!

From extreme heat to flooding, Illinois communities are already living through the…

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Inside the Stress Response: Understanding the Amygdala’s Role

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2026
Learn how a small brain region shapes your reactions.

Why do we react to stress the way we do? This session explores the role of the amygdala, a key brain region involved in processing emotions and…

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A napkin with the words, "Take control of your health" written on it, along with a class with a green smoothie in it.
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Take charge of your health

6 week class
Strengthen your health with practical tools for managing chronic conditions.

Discover strategies for managing pain,
communicating effectively with health care
providers and loved ones, and…

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Speak for the Trees: Community Advocacy for Urban Forests

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Trees benefit communities. Giving them a voice strengthens their presence.

Community trees are an essential part of the urban ecosystem and add great value to the places we call home. Discover…

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Mapear el Cambio: Explorar el uso del inglés y la gentrificación en Puerto Rico

Serie de Seminarios Comunitarios: Guía de Salud para el Otoño de 2026
Descubre qué pueden significar el desarrollo de los vecindarios y el aumento del uso del inglés para la cultura de Puerto Rico.

Las comunidades de Puerto Rico están experimentando cambios en el uso…