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Understanding GLP-1 Weight-Loss Medications: Clinical and Societal Impacts

Community Seminar Series: Summer Self-Care 2026
Uncover what current science reveals about GLP-1 drugs, including long-term use and the broader questions they raise about access and affordability.

GLP-1 medications are transforming how we…

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2026 Ewing Agronomy Field Day

County: Franklin
Illinois Extension is excited to host their annual Agronomy Field Day at Ewing Demonstration Center on Thursday, July 23, at 9 a.m., with a lunch to follow. The event will feature various educators…

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The Real Steps to Maintaining a Lawn

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Discover the steps not to skip when caring for a lawn. 

Does a lawn really need to be fertilized four times a year? Is watering every day helping or hurting the lawn? And how much of that…

Grasses at a Glance

Basics of Grass Identification and Identification of Common Woodland Grasses

Which Grass is Which Workshops

Grasses play a big role in natural ecosystems — from controlling soil erosion to supporting pollinators to providing food for livestock — but telling one from…

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Inside Trauma-Focused Therapy for Youth: Understanding Treatment and Support

Community Seminar Series: Summer Self-Care 2026
Discover what evidence‑based trauma interventions look like in practice and how supportive adults can guide youth through the process.

Trauma-focused therapies can play a powerful role in helping…

Grasses at a Glance

Identification of Common Prairie Grasses

Which Grass is Which Workshops

Grasses play a big role in natural ecosystems — from controlling soil erosion to supporting pollinators to providing food for livestock — but telling one from…

Grasses at a Glance

Identification of Common Nuisance Grasses

Which Grass is Which Workshops

Grasses play a big role in natural ecosystems — from controlling soil erosion to supporting pollinators to providing food for livestock — but telling one from…

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2026 Youth Crop Scouting Competition

A competition that prepares youth for life beyond the field.

There is no better way to check in on a crop field than to take a walk down a row. Crop scouting gives farmers a heads-up about…

A person examining soil in a farm field. Large text over a green banner reads, "Southwestern Illinois Agronomy Field Day.

Southwestern Illinois Agronomy Field Day

County: Monroe

Learn about the latest crop production research and management practices at the Southwestern Illinois Agronomy Field Day hosted by University of Illinois Extension.

This…

What's in My Food? Decoding Chemicals and Safety

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Discover how to decode food labels, bust myths, and take control of your plate.

Ever wonder what's really in your food? In this eye-opening session, we'll walk through the world of natural and…