Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Buchanan County
May 15, 2026In-personEastonMO
MU Extension’s Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) provides the required education for individuals seeking Private Applicator or “Provisional” Private Applicator certification under Category 20 – General Agricultural Pest Control (CORE). Certification is administered by the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) and authorizes…
Non-Certified Restricted Use Pesticide (NRUP) Applicator Training - Zoom - Rusty Lee - May 15th
May 15, 2026Virtual
Completing this training makes one eligible for the Noncertified Restricted-Use Pesticide (NRUP) Applicator license. The license will allow you to legally use or determine the need for the use of any restricted use pesticide while under the direct supervision of a certified commercial applicator, certified noncommercial applicator or certified…
Extension Master Gardeners: Lakeside Nature Center: Celebrating Urban Birds (Kansas City)
May 16, 2026In-personKansas CityMO
Join the Extension Master Gardeners Children's program at Lakeside Nature Center to celebrate urban birds! We will table at this event to learn more about what urban birds eat. Master Gardeners will be available to assist you with your gardening questions regarding improving habitats for backyard and neighborhood wildlife. Each child will make…
Extension Master Gardeners: Spring on the Farm at Watkins Woolen Mill (Kansas City)
May 16, 2026In-personLawsonMO
Join the Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City at Watkins Woolen Mill State Park & Historic Site for the Spring on the Farm event. This event features historically-accurate 1870's era crafts, dresses, and demonstrations. The Extension Master Gardeners (EMGs) will be on-site at the beautiful kitchen garden, a garden planted and maintained…
Alpha-Gal Syndrome Awareness- Online-May
May 18, 2026Virtual
Description: Gain confidence in understanding Alpha-Gal Syndrome and how to manage it in daily life. Join this informative session to learn what Alpha-Gal Syndrome is, common symptoms, how screening works, and practical prevention strategies. You’ll also discover helpful tips for grocery shopping and reading labels so you can avoid hidden…
SBIR Bootcamp
May 19, 2026Virtual
SBIR Bootcamp is a focused, two-day training designed for entrepreneurs and innovators with technologies that have strong commercial potential and align with federal research priorities. This program supports participants who are interested in applying for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)…
Trademark Basics
May 19, 2026Virtual
Join this interactive webinar to learn practical Trademark Basics tailored for entrepreneurs and early-stage startups. USPTO experts will go over key topics regarding Trademark Basics and show how it can support product development and business strategy, and highlight when and how to act to preserve and monetize your innovations. The session…
MTI – Leading Through Uncertainty – 2026-05-20
May 20, 2026In-personColumbiaMO
Leading Through Uncertainty
Creating stability during change
Change is constant — but strong leadership provides direction even when outcomes aren’t fully defined. In this interactive session, participants explore how uncertainty affects team morale, communication, and performance. Leaders will learn practical strategies to reduce…
MO APEX - Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual
May 20, 2026Virtual
Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual Workshop
Registration Link: https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26633
Description: This course is designed to help small businesses and entrepreneurs understand the critical role of a Capability Statement in securing government contracts. Government buyers…
History of Corn
May 20, 2026In-personKansas CityMO
Corn is the most widely grown crop in the world. Have you ever wondered where corn originated and how it became the most important crop grown in the US? Come learn about the fascinating history of corn and why it is the most important crop in the United States and in many cultures around the world.
For more…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Zoom - May 22, 2026
May 22, 2026Virtual
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 21th, 2026 8PM
Cost: $75
Contact: Haley Schwantz
Email: heschwantz@missouri.edu
Training Date: May 22, 2026, 9:30AM - 12:00PM
Description:
MU Extension’s Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) provides the required education for individuals seeking Private Applicator or “…
Extension Master Gardeners: Lee's Summit Art Walk (Kansas City)
May 22, 2026In-personLee's SummitMO
Join the Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City at the 4th Fridays Art Walk at Howard Station Park in Lee's Summit on Friday, May 22nd from 5-8pm. The theme is "Art Grows Here" featuring various kids activities, live music, and artist pop-ups throughout downtown Lee's Summit.
Event Location:
Howard Station…
Childcare Program: Engaging with Families and Support Networks (Afternoon)
May 26, 2026Virtual
In this training participants will discuss the importance of engaging with families and support networks in inclusive and meaningful ways and identify the barriers to effective engagement on both sides. Learning activities include poll questions, small group discussions, and case scenarios. Participants will leave the training with handouts…
Childcare Program: Engaging with Families and Support Networks (Evening)
May 26, 2026Virtual
In this training participants will discuss the importance of engaging with families and support networks in inclusive and meaningful ways and identify the barriers to effective engagement on both sides. Learning activities include poll questions, small group discussions, and case scenarios. Participants will leave the training with handouts…
Adult Mental Health First Aid - Virtual (May)
May 27, 2026Virtual
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in adults. Participants learn how to provide initial help and connect individuals to appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help care.
This…
Pearls of Production - Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer - May
May 27, 2026Virtual
Join us as we continue the International Year of the Woman Farmer with keynote speaker Judith de Vor, a 5th-generation Netherlands dairy farmer and steward of a regenerative, sustainability-focused farm that also hosts visitors through its educational programs and farm shop.
This year-long series of monthly virtual learning…
Healthier Together through ShowMe Connection
May 27, 2026Virtual
Healthier Together is a virtual course that highlights the importance of social connection in our lives and in our communities. You’ll learn the value of healthy relationships, how they impact your overall wellbeing, and how to use this knowledge within your own community.
May 27th from 4-5:30pm
There is no cost for this course and…
Growth360
May 28, 2026In-personKansas CityMO
Running a business means making decisions every day—but it’s easy to miss important details when you’re focused on just one area at a time. GROWTH360 helps business owners step back, see the bigger picture, and make smarter, more confident decisions.
This workshop introduces the GrowthWheel® Framework, a practical tool that gives you a…
MTI – Identifying Your Strengths – 2026-05-28
May 28, 2026Virtual
Focusing on what is right with people instead of trying to fix what is wrong with them is the philosophy of Don Clifton, the father of strength-based psychology. Using the CliftonStrengths 34 assessment this interactive workshop will help guide you through your results and provide insights into your strengths, demonstrating how your strengths…
2026 MU Commercial Pesticide Recertification and Retraining Program Category 1A Virtual
May 28, 2026Virtual
This program is for Certified Commercial, Noncommercial and Public Pesticide Applicator Recertification and for Licensed Pesticide Technician Retraining in the 1A Category.
**Please be sure to register with your name as it appears on your pesticide license**
**To be eligible for the recertification credit, attendees must…
Show-Me Neighborhood Art Month (June 2026)
June 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026Virtual
Show-Me Neighborhood Art Month is a statewide, month-long celebration of public art created by Missouri residents in their neighborhoods. This outreach effort by University of Missouri Extension invites people of all ages and artistic abilities to make and display art that reflects the personality and pride of their neighborhood — right in…
Extension Master Gardener: Garden 'n Grow (Kansas City)
June 1, 2026 - August 6, 2026In-personKansas CityMO
A Youth Gardening Adventure for Ages 9–13
Get ready for a summer packed with discovery, dirt, and delicious harvests! In the Garden 'n Grow program, young growers ages 9–13 will plant, tend, and harvest their very own garden plots -- guided every step of the way by the knowledgeable and friendly Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City…
MO APEX - Small Business Certifications for Government Contracting - Virtual
June 2, 2026Virtual
Small Business Certifications for Government Contracting - Virtual Workshop
Registration Link: https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26628
Description: This virtual seminar is an overview of the current small business socio-economic certifications in federal, local state and city government. The federal government…
Born Strong, Stay Healthy (virtual)
June 2, 2026 - June 25, 2026Virtual
Born Strong, Stay Healthy
Born Strong, Stay Healthy is a research-based strength and exercise program designed to help people prepare for and recover from childbirth, leading to healthier outcomes for parents and babies. The program helps participants stay active, build strength, and care for their physical and mental wellbeing before,…
2026 Missouri Master Naturalist Training ORIENTATION (Osage Trails Chapter)
June 2, 2026In-personKansas CityMO
Love Nature? It’s time to take it to the next level! Become a Missouri Master Naturalist - your key to discovering natural Missouri. Develop your skills as a naturalist, resource scientist, botanist, educator, or recreation specialist. Become part of a team of extraordinary individuals who are making a difference for Missouri’s natural…