Missouri Historic Schools Alliance (2025 Membership)
December 30, 2024 - December 31, 2025HybridSpringfieldMO
Description:
The Missouri Historic Schools Alliance is a network of history and one-room school enthusiasts, community development professionals and others that work to save and share the stories of historic schools in rural Missouri as well as the physical structures. These schools are an important part of Missouri's history because they tell…
Neighboring 101 - 2025
January 16, 2025 - December 18, 2025Virtual
Neighboring 101 is not just for new homeowners or people new to community life. The ongoing program is for anyone wanting to improve their neighborhood or community as well as their personal life and health.
When you register or subscribe…
2025 CEC Monthly Exchange Webinar Series
February 7, 2025 - December 5, 2025Virtual
Join us for the 2025 CEC Monthly Exchange Webinar Series, a webinar series dedicated to showcasing the power of collaboration in rural Missouri communities. In 2025, we spotlight successful stories of collaboration that are driving innovation, strengthening connections, and creating lasting…
Missouri Food Systems Network: 2025 Virtual Exchange
March 19, 2025 - August 20, 2025Virtual
Join the Missouri Food Systems Network to learn and share about exciting opportunities to build and enhance local food systems and food security in Missouri.
Each meeting will feature a short presentation and ample time for discussion…
Little Roots, Big Harvest: Homesteading Together
April 15, 2025 - November 11, 2025Virtual
Little Roots, Big Harvest: Homesteading Together
"Little Roots, Big Harvest: Homesteading Together" is a dynamic program that blends the timeless practices of homesteading with modern approaches to health, wellness, and safety.…
Child Care Professional Development: Physical Activity Learning Sessions (PALS)
May 8, 2025 - June 5, 2025Virtual
Join us for a series of Zoom sessions to learn how to support physical development in young children, your role as an early childhood educator, and how to communicate with families about the best practices for physical activity! These Physical Activity Learning Sessions (PALS) were created by…
Show Me Neighborhood Art Week 2025
June 1, 2025 - June 14, 2025HybridSpringfieldMO
Show Me Neighborhood Art Week is open to any resident of Missouri. This Community Arts effort by University of Missouri Extension seeks to empower public art made by residents as a contribution to the sense of place where they live.
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Fox Hollow Festival
June 1, 2025In-personKansas CityMO
Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City Children’s Programs will be presenting “Pollinators: Not Just Bees and Butterflies.”
Children can learn about other living and nonliving ways plants are pollinated and discover that some…
Garden 'n Grow (Kansas City)
June 2, 2025 - August 7, 2025In-personGladstoneMO
Dig In and Grow with Garden 'n Grow! Calling all young explorers (ages 9-13)!
Get ready for a summer of adventure in the garden with Garden 'n Grow!
Join us every…
Bucket Gardening
June 3, 2025In-personExcelsior SpringsMO
Come and learn about Bucket Gardening.
Cost: Free
Contact: Todd Higgins, trhiggins@missouri.edu, 816-407-3490
Government Contracting 101
June 4, 2025Virtual
In this introductory 1.5 hour class to government contracting, we cover how to navigate, research and connect to the government marketplace. Attendees will leave with useful tools and next steps to compete for government contracts on the federal, state or local level.…
Bucket Gardening
June 4, 2025In-personExcelsior SpringsMO
Come and learn about Bucket Gardening.
Cost: Free
Contact: Todd Higgins, trhiggins@missouri.edu, 816-407-3490…
Missouri Dairy Summer Social
June 5, 2025In-personVanzantMO
Missouri Dairy's Annual Statewide Summer social is hosted this year by Kaleb and Erin Rodger's Dairy in Vanzant, MO Don't miss this fun and educational event which includes a tour of their brand new pack barn operation built in partnership with USDA-NRCS. Learn directly from the barn…
MGGKC 2025 Garden Tour
June 6, 2025 - June 7, 2025In-personLee's SummitMO
Join MU Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City (MGGKC) for our 2025 Garden Tour on June 6 and 7 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. We are featuring seven beautiful gardens in Lee's Summit. The gardens-Viva Vegetables, Naturally Natives, Tree Tales, Cul-de-Sac Creations, Suburban Sanctuary,…
Intro to SBIR/STTR Funding via Zoom
June 10, 2025Virtual
Intro to SBIR/STTR Funding via Zoom – June 17th from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
This 90-minute live offering via Zoom is designed to introduce technology startups and university researchers considering a start-up on how they might fund R…
Focus on Kids- Cass County Parent Education (17th Circuit)
June 11, 2025In-personHarrisonvilleMO
Focus on Kids is a workshop to help divorced and separated parents learn how to nurture and support their children through the divorce process and to help parents who are living apart develop ways to work together effectively as co-parents. Focus on Kids satisfies…
Abilities Awareness- Pool Party, SW MO
June 11, 2025HybridLockwoodMO
Let’s have a pool party! We’ll start with a light meal and listen to speakers. Then, to the pool for a fun evening! Bring your swim gear; adult supervision and waiver required at the pool. Caring for or teaching someone with a developmental disability?
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Small Business Certifications for Federal, State & Local Government Contracts
June 12, 2025Virtual
Training Topics:
Government Industrial Base (GIB) ReadinessSmall Disadvantaged BusinessesWoman-owned BusinessesThis virtual seminar is an overview of the current small business socio-economic certifications in federal, local…
Focus on Kids- Platte County Parent Education (6th Circuit)
June 12, 2025In-personPlatte CityMO
Focus on Kids is a workshop to help divorced and separated parents learn how to nurture and support their children through the divorce process and to help parents who are living apart develop ways to work together effectively as co-parents. Focus on Kids satisfies…
Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory
June 13, 2025Virtual
Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory (COMET) is a community training that recognizes rural values of neighbor helping neighbor, and communities being their own best resource, especially when concerned about another's emotional and mental well-being.
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Produce Market at The Gardens at Unity Village
June 14, 2025In-personLee's SummitMO
Step into a century of history and nostalgia at The Gardens at Unity Village Produce Market. Nestled behind the iconic three-story barn, three cultivated acres yield a bounty of freshly harvested fruits and vegetables. Volunteers from the Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City will be on hand…
Composting Home Food Scraps
June 14, 2025In-personLibertyMO
Come learn about composting home food waste at the Liberty Farmers' Market.
Cost: Free
Contact: Todd Higgins, trhiggins@missouri.edu, 816-407-3490
Building Blocks of Success: Managing Your Early Childcare Business
June 14, 2025Virtual
This course lays the foundation for running a thriving early childcare business. From setting up strong daily operations to leading your team and navigating licensing and compliance, you’ll explore the key building blocks that support sustainable growth and high-quality care.
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100 Miles, 100 Days
June 16, 2025 - September 23, 2025Virtual
MU Extension is hosting a statewide initiative called 100 Miles, 100 Days which is a no-cost movement program that helps to motivate you to increase your physical activity throughout the 100 days of summer.
Starting June 16th,…
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 3
June 16, 2025 - August 14, 2025Virtual
Ready to take your fitness to the next level? Build on the progress you've made in Level 2 with our Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-Level 3 program! This class incorporates moving weight at a slightly faster pace to further enhance your strength, balance, and mobility, helping you stay active,…