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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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Wellness Wednesday

Healthier Twist on Holiday Traditions
County: Monroe

Join University of Illinois Extension for Wellness Wednesday, a monthly series designed to inspire and empower individuals to make healthy choices and support their overall well-being.

Each…

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IL 4-H Building Brick Build Challenge - December

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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Southern IL Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop

County: Madison, Monroe, St. Clair
Join our Southwestern Illinois Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop with Alexis R. Barnes, horticulture Extension educator, to learn how and when to properly prune apple, pear, peach, and cherry trees for…

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Level Up Your Leadership: Illinois 4-H State Ambassador Info Night

Illinois 4-H State Ambassador Teams give youth ages 13–19 the opportunity to take their 4-H experience to the next level. Ambassadors develop leadership skills, build connections with youth from…

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IL 4-H Building Brick Build Challenge - Family Winter Break Build

Does your family love building together? This is the opportunity for you! Create a build as a family over winter break! One entry per family. All participating families must have at least one…

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Growing Through Uncertainty: Coping with Climate Stress in Specialty Crop Agriculture

As we face the realities of ecological changes, many of us experience a range of emotions, from anxiety to sadness. 

This session will help you understand these feelings, recognize…

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4-H Junior Livestock Conference

Registration is open! 

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 exciting…