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Gardening in the Air Virtual Symposium

Find inspiration to repot that plant or kickstart a dream gardening project.

Gardeners manage a range of factors and elements to help plants grow. Extension helps bring all the pieces together in a…

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Solar and Farmland: Navigating Local Land Use, Conservation, and Farm Economics

Resilient Communities Webinar Series

As solar energy development continues to grow across Illinois, agrivoltaics is being explored as a way to balance renewable energy production, diversify income…

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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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Virtual Stormwater Leadership Summit 2026

Virtual stormwater summit addresses Illinois' pressing water challenges

The second Illinois Extension Stormwater Leadership Summit brings together community leaders from across Northern Illinois to build tools and networks and explore shared solutions to address…

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IL 4-H Building Brick Build Challenge - November

Our free monthly building brick challenge series is back for the 26-27 year! Each month, from October to December,  youth can create their own original builds following the month’s theme and…

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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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Open Meetings Act

Local Government Education Webinar: OMA and FOIA

University of Illinois Extension will host two educational webinars on the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act, presented by Christopher Boggs, deputy public access counselor with…

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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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Freedom of Information Act

Local Government Education Webinar: OMA and FOIA

University of Illinois Extension will host two educational webinars on the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act, presented by Christopher Boggs, deputy public access counselor with…