Cole County Extension Center

Upcoming Programs:

Spring Master Gardener Classes - Canceled for the spring.

Master Gardener classes are held twice a year in Cole County, in the spring and in the fall, and each session lasts 12 weeks. The next series will begin on Feb. 13 on Monday nights from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Cole County Extension office. The fee for the entire series is $135 + 30 hours of volunteer service by Nov. 30, 2012. Call the office at 573-634-2824 or email kempkerj@missouri.edu for an application. Spacing is limited.

Spring Gardening Seminar

The Spring Gardening Seminar will be held at Lincoln University's Carver farm on Feb. 25, 2012. New in 2012, choose to attend a half or full day of training, all for a low price of either $15 (half day) or $25 (full day). Registration is required and spacing is limited. Don't wait too long to register. Many were turned away in 2011 when the classes filled so quickly. Spring Gardening Seminar flyer (PDF) | Description of Classes (PDF)

Your Financial Game Plan

Go from Financial Bench Warmer to a Star. Learn winning family financial strategies by attending one of Coach Mason's workshops! You will definitely score big by learning how to: stop spending more than you earn, focus on needs not wants and make a financial game plan that works. Attend one of the classes. All classes are held at the Cole County Extension Center from March to November. Your Financial Game Plan (PDF)

Your Money. You Earned It. Now Claim It!

Learn how you can help connect low and moderate wage workers to free tax filing assistance and tax benefits that may provide a refund worth thousands of dollars! This free program will be offered on March 1, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alphonse J. Schwartze Catholic Center. Registration is required and seating is limited. For more information, email Vivian Mason at masonv@missouri.edu Your Money. You Earned It. Now Claim It! (PDF)

Business programs for new businesses

Chris Thompson, Cole County business specialist, hosts classes, including Starting a Small Business: The First Steps and The Basics of Writing a Business Plan, for new businesses almost every month. Interested? Visit our Business programs page or email Chris at thompsoncv@missouri.edu.

Join 4-H

Did you know there are 11 active 4-H Clubs in Cole County? Did you know you don't have to grow up on a farm to belong to 4-H? Do you know what kind of projects you can do in 4-H? There are too many to list, but 4-H is open to all youth ages 5-18. Contact youth specialist Jenny Norell at flattj@missouri.edu to find out more.

Master Gardeners

Central Missouri Master Gardeners meet most months at McClung Park at 6 p.m. except in January and December. These meetings are open to all.

Stay up-to-date with Cole County

Interested in finding out more about classes and events that take place in Cole County? Send an email to Jane Kempker, kempkerj@missouri.edu, to be added to a monthly mailing list.