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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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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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Native Plants Support Pollinators

County: Rock Island

October 20th 2026 (10:00 am) at the Milan Extension Office
We know that besides our bee friends, many other pollinators like birds, bats, butterflies, moths, beetles, wasps, and some small…

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Mapping Change: Exploring English Use and Gentrification in Puerto Rico

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2026
Discover what neighborhood development and the rise in the use of English may mean for Puerto Rico’s culture.

Communities across Puerto Rico are experiencing shifts in language use,…

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Mindfulness and Music in Early Childhood: Supporting Attention and Emotional Regulation

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2026
See how music and mindfulness can help children manage their emotions and stay focused.

Early childhood is a critical period for developing attention, emotional regulation, and coping skills. This…

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Beyond the Stigma: Conversations and Care in the Opioid Crisis

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2026
Discover practical ways to address opioid-related stigma.

Opioid use disorder affects communities across Illinois and beyond. This session explores how stigma shapes conversations about substance…

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Understanding the Fear of Falling: Insights for Wheelchair and Scooter Users

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2026
Explore ways to better support wheelchair and scooter users.

Fear of falling is a common concern among wheelchair and scooter users, yet it is often overlooked in research and clinical care. This…

Become a Dementia Friend

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Learn simple, powerful ways to support those with dementia in your community.

More than 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and many more live with other forms of…

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Embracing Differences: Mindfulness that Supports Families of Neurodivergent Children

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2026
Discover how mindfulness can help families of neurodivergent children foster resilience and connection.

Raising a neurodivergent child can bring joys, challenges, and stress to families. This…

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4-H Youth Livestock Conference

Registration is opening soon! 

The Youth Livestock Conference is a fun-filled overnight weekend event for 4-H members. This program provides leadership and team-building activities as well as…