The role of Genetics/Epigenetics in the Relationship between Nutrition and Cognitive Aging - The genes you inherit influence almost every aspect of your health and wellness. But, did you know that you could modify this effect with what you eat? This presentation will focus on (1) How one of the primary risk factors for cognitive decline, ApoE, is related to cognitive function in older adults and how nutrition might be used as an intervention tool and (2) The relationship between nutrition and epigenetics and its effect on cognitive aging.
Wed July 22
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1 pm (Register by Mon July 20)
Are you a middle school student interested in a fun and educational STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) activity? Are you curious about what different careers in the STEAM field are really like? Then this virtual series is for you! This week meet STEAM professionals with - Careers with the Arts and Animals with Jenn Gordon, Executive Director of Arts Partners of Central Illinois and Adrienne Baurer, Wildlife Prairie Park, Education and Programming Director
Do you expect an abundance of tomatoes in your garden, but you aren’t sure what to do with them? Whether canning, freezing or drying, it’s important to follow up-to-date methods. You’ll learn all about canning salsa, the variety of ways to water bath or pressure can tomatoes, dehydrating this luscious fruit, and how to freeze for best results!
Do you have an insect infestation in your corn or soybean fields? Have you scouted for rootworm damage in your corn? Dr. Nick Seiter discusses scouting for and managing mid-season insect pests to help protect the yield potential of your corn and/or soybean crops.
Our financial fears and personal biases can hold us back from making wise financial decisions. Learn how to overcome poor spending choices by using behavioral economics techniques. INSTRUCTOR: Sasha Grabenstetter
Join us for a discussion about how the State of Illinois distributes food and other resources to families in need. Hear and learn about strategies on how to alleviate hunger in our local community. The webinar is being held in partnership with the Illinois Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. 1.5 CEUs for LSW, LCSW, LCP, and LCPC are available.
Stress on farmers, ranchers, and their families caused by lower crop prices, retracting global markets, and natural disasters is still an ongoing issue especially in rural areas. Even before the coronavirus outbreak, rural communities across the Midwest were dealing with additional economic stressors, including the closing of coal-fired electric plants, offshored manufacturing, and reduced demand for oil and gas due to overproduction globally. Having the ability to recognize and manage stress is crucial. University of Illinois Extension has designed a program to help you learn methods for identifying stress, techniques for empathize and active listening.This webinar will provide more useful facts and strategies for those facing stress.
Join Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute and University of Illinois Extension for a series on improving a variety of programs on self-care. Pick and choose programs based on interest.
Wed Jul 29
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Noon
Horticulture educators Candice, Kelly, and Ryan will be joined by guest Diane Plewa, Plant Diagnostic Outreach Specialist at the University of
Illinois Plant Clinic
We'll be streaming live on both Facebook and YouTube, answering any questions you might have about tree pests, or your gardening season. We hope to see you there!
(Register by Mon July 27)
Are you a middle school student interested in a fun and educational STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) activity? Are you curious about what different careers in the STEAM field are really like? Then this virtual series is for you! This week meet STEAM professionals who work with insects! Find out how we can stop them from bugging us with Erica Goett, NCAUR (National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research)
Do you feel alone in your struggle to save? Financial experts have emphasized the importance of saving for unexpected events and long-term financial goals. However, people at different income levels encounter challenges with saving. This webinar addresses this issue and provides practical ways to help you grow and maintain healthy saving behaviors.
More Than a Gut Feeling: How Diet Impacts Your Gut Microbiome and Health - Have you heard of the gut microbiome? Did you know that what we eat can affect these little organisms in our gut? Join Leila Shinn, MS, RDN, to learn about the trillions of bugs that live in our gastrointestinal tract and the role our diets play in shaping our gut microbiome.
In our ever-expanding technology and connectedness, we have more information readily available than any human society in history. In our swirling whirlpool of digital communications, it can be hard to tell what is fact and what is fiction. Join University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator, Chris Enroth, as we dispel landscaping myths of products, trends, and management strategies and get to the science of gardening.
Illinois Extension Local Government Education webinar series welcomes Dr. Robert L. Elliott, Co-founder of ERA Solutions Group to present Public Service Motivation (PSM). Elliott will cover theory and research on PSM in regard to employee performance and reasons to take this construct into account in human resource actions and professional development.
This presentation examines the history of the Black Death, Spanish Flu, and COVID-19 to elucidate on how pandemics have shaped global history. Join history researcher Saniya Ghanoui, MA, to learn about the causes and spread of pandemics and the impact they have on vulnerable populations.
This webinar will explore the use of plants that are not only visually attractive, but also edible. Join Horticulture Educator, Austin Little and look at the benefits of introducing edible plants into the landscape and look at the unique challenges of edible plants. In addition, we will look at some great options for different types of edible plants and talk about some design basics when adding edibles to your landscape.
Corn is planted on around 11 million acres throughout Illinois annually, but how much do you know about the origins of this crop? Dr. Talon Becker is here to give you an introduction to corn genetics, which will answer many questions about the basics of corn including "What makes sweet corn sweet?"
Andrew Holsinger, University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator, focuses on the diseases encountered when growing fruit trees and how to counteract them! You will learn about diseases (fruit rots, foliar blights, and more), and preventing/controlling diseases with standard cultural practices and spray programs.
Is solar energy right for you? As renewable energy production is increasing in popularity, opportunities to incorporate solar panels on your home have become more available and affordable. In this webinar, University of Illinois Extension Energy & Environmental Stewardship Educator Erin Garrett will cover the basics of solar energy, what options are available for homeowners, and what points to consider when considering if your home is suitable for solar panels. Presenter: Erin Garrett
Spiders are some of the most misunderstood animals out there. While a few may be harmful, the vast majority pose no threat to us and are beneficial. This presentation will dispel some of the misconceptions surrounding spiders as well as cover some commonly encountered spiders in Illinois. Presented by Ken Johnson.
Composting food scraps and yard waste is a positive alternative to sending the waste to the landfill or down your garbage disposal, and the results of composting provides a nutrient rich material that can be added to our gardens. Learn more about how to get started with composting by joining Local Foods and Small Farms Educator Katie Parker.
Join University of Illinois Extension Watershed Outreach Associates Haley Haverback-Gruber and Jennifer Jones to learn how watershed-based planning is a collaborative, stakeholder supported approach to improving and protecting water resources. Learn how Illinois conservation professionals are working with local stakeholders to preserve our natural resources. Presenters: Jennifer Jones and Haley Haverback-Gruber
Composting does not have to be rocket science, but following some basic rules will help make your compost the best it can be. Join Duane Friend for a discussion of the composting process, what works in compost and what should be left out, and basic management of air, moisture and temperature. Presenter: Duane Friend
When we are asked to describe an ocean, forest, desert, or even our backyard we can give a pretty clear description about what one might find there. When asked what is under the ground, we tend to be unsure and it becomes clear how little we know about what is below our own backyards. Worms come to mind but what purpose do they have and how can we harness what they do best? We can vermi-compost at home. Join Peggy Doty for one of her favorite topics and personal activities she utilizes at home and at work. Vermi-composting is one of the easiest ways to compost at home. It is odorless, easy, and makes winter composting so much more fun! Presenter: Peggy Doty
This webinar will focus on the ever present urban gymnasts that live up in the trees. Squirrels are a staple on many college campuses, backyards, and of course our forests, but how much do we really know about these mischievous rodents? Join Abigail Garofalo as she delves into the ecology and life of squirrels so that we can understand these amazing creatures. Presenter: Abigail Garofalo
Six County ESN presents the Fast Pitch Competition coming to Henderson, Henry, Knox, Mercer, Stark, and Warren Counties.
- Do you have the next big idea for a new commercial or home-based business?
- How about an idea to expand or grow your existing business?
- Do you have an idea for a new invention or a product that can be produced?
- If you said YES to any of these questions you should enter the Fast Pitch Competition.
You have 5 minutes to pitch your business idea to a panel of judges. Three categories and over seventy-five thousand dollars in prizes. What do you have to lose?
