Program highlights
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The staff of the Boone County Extension Center is available to assist residents with research-based information on a variety of topics. If you can't find what you are looking for on our website, give us a call at 573-445-9792 or send an email to booneco@missouri.edu.
Taking Care of YOU: Body-Mind-Spirit
Taking Care of YOU (PDF) is an eight-week program that offers practical strategies and experiences to help you deal with the stress and challenges in your life. Managing life's demands in healthy ways allows you to take better care of yourself and to improve your overall health. Good intentions to be more physically active, to eat healthier or to take other steps toward healthier living can be pushed out of reach by all the demands on your time and attention. You may overextend yourself trying to meet the needs of others, to face daily responsibilities or to live up to expectations. These demands can lead to feeling stressed out, worn out and burned out. The Taking Care of YOU program can help you create a healthier life for YOU. Contact the Boone County University of Missouri Extension Center at 573-445-9792 to register for the class. Registration deadline is February 28. Class size is limited.
Master Gardener class starts Feb. 14
You can become a Master Gardener by signing up for the spring class that starts Feb. 14 and goes through May 1. The class will be held on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Memorial Union on the University of Missouri campus. The cost of the class is $135. This includes the cost of resource materials. Enroll by Feb. 6 to be sure we have a space for you.
You are eligible for the class if you have some knowledge or experience in gardening and want to learn and provide research-based horticulture information to the public. The Master Gardener class is a basic horticulture class. Those who take the class volunteer 30 hours during the next year in various community volunteer activities related to gardening.
Spring 2012 Master Gardener Application (PDF)
If you have questions or would like more information, contact the Boone County Extension Center at 573-445-9792 or Kent Shannon by email at shannond@missouri.edu.
' Hands On' Fruit Care Workshop Series
Join us for 1,2,or all 3 workshops in this series. Each is 2 hours long (unless otherwise noted) & held in central Columbia. Cost is $25 ea series. Receive a complimentary Midwest Home Fruit Manual valued at $20 if you take all 3.Fruit tree pruning - Friday, March 2 @ 4pm.Berries and organic fruit gardening - Friday, March 16 @ 4pm. Disease and insect pest control of fruit planting - Friday, April 13 @ 4pm. Gardening enthusiasts have enjoyed this series; this is the 3rd year. For complete information see flier/registration (PDF) or call the University of Missouri Boone County Extension office at (573) 445-9792
Gardener's Symposium on Missouri's Horticultural Industries - Register Now
Calling All Gardeners! The University of Missouri-Columbia is hosting A Gardener's Symposium on Missouri's Horticulture Industries, May 18, 2012. The day-long event includes a variety of classes and tours that will count as Advanced Training for Master Gardeners. Not a Master Gardener? Come anyway and learn from the best. Space is limited! Cost $55(which includes classes, tours and lunch at Reynolds Alumni Center) Complete information and registration (PDF)