Dining with Diabetes- November, Online
September 30, 2025 - September 30, 2030Virtual
Dining with Diabetes is a multi-session program that offers practical strategies and hands-on experiences to help you manage diabetes through healthy eating and lifestyle habits. Learning how to make informed food choices and build healthy routines can help you better manage your health and overall well-being.
Each session, you will…
Little Roots, Big Harvest: Homesteading Together Virtual Series
January 2, 2026 - November 10, 2026Virtual
Little Roots, Big Harvest: Homesteading Together is a dynamic program that blends traditional homesteading skills with modern health, wellness, and safety practices. Through a mix of virtual sessions and summer in-person workshops, participants learn to grow food, raise animals, preserve food, and build sustainable systems — all rooted in…
Neighboring 101
January 15, 2026 - December 17, 2026Virtual
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 to the program, you get access to videos of all past Neighboring 101 classes (dating back to 2020)…
Missouri Woodland Mentor Series
January 28, 2026 - September 30, 2026Virtual
The Missouri Woodland Mentor program, launched by MU Extension in partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation, invites landowners to serve as mentors for fellow property owners who are exploring forest management practices for the first time.
The Mentor Series has something for every landowner. Consider being a mentor or…
Extension Master Gardener: Soil Testing Helpline (Kansas City)
March 3, 2026 - November 19, 2026In-personIndependenceMO
Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City presents the Soil Testing Helpline! We take the guesswork out of gardening by reviewing your soil test results. Did you receive your results and not know what to do next? The experts will answer all your gardening and soil questions and provide research-based horticulture advice to help your…
Extension Master Gardener: Soil Helpline and Drop off Site at Powell Gardens Colonial Farms (Kansas City)
April 25, 2026 - October 24, 2026In-personBlue SpringsMO
Got soil questions? Test - Don't Guess. The Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City invite you to our Soil Test Helpline at Powell Gardens Colonial Farms on the 4th Saturday of every month from April through October from 11am - 2pm. Bring your soil samples and a trained Extension Master Gardener will be there to help! We will accept…
Extension Master Gardeners: Downtown Liberty Farmers Market (Kansas City)
June 13, 2026 - September 12, 2026In-personLibertyMO
The Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City will have an information table at the Liberty Farmers Market on June 13th, July 11th, August 8th, and September 12th from 8am to 12pm noon. The EMGs will be sharing fun and informative horticulture information, along with details about MU Extension services and programs. Learn more about…
2026 100 Miles, 100 Days
June 16, 2026 - September 24, 2026Virtual
Get ready to make this your most active summer yet! The 100 Miles, 100 Days Challenge is back, and it’s your chance to move, roll, ride, or run your way to 100 miles. Whether you’re into biking at sunrise, dancing in your living room, cruising on rollerblades, or pushing miles in a wheelchair, every movement counts toward your goal.…
Virtual Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 3 - M/W 9:30-10:30 AM (Summer Session)
July 6, 2026 - August 31, 2026Virtual
Please modify for your specific Events:
Description: Take your strength training further with SSSH Level 3! Move at a slightly quicker pace. Progress to more complex strength training exercises that build muscle power and coordination. Continue to enhance your strength, agility and ability to complete everyday activities.Cost: In…
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 2 July 1-2 pm Virtual
July 14, 2026 - September 3, 2026Virtual
Description: Take your strength training to the next level with virtual SSSH Level 2! Build on the progress you achieved in Level 1 to help you stay active and strong. Continue to build muscle and boost bone density. Gain confidence in everyday movements, including transitioning safely to and from the floor.Instructor Contact…
Extension Master Gardener Course: Jackson & Clay Counties (Kansas City)
August 5, 2026 - December 9, 2026Virtual
The Extension Master Gardener program was established in Missouri in 1983 and provides in-depth horticultural training for Missourians who wish to share their knowledge of gardening. The mission of the University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener program is to support MU Extension by providing trained volunteers to assist in public…
Building Strong Families Virtual August 2026
August 6, 2026 - September 10, 2026Virtual
This program helps parents build on their existing strengths by developing communication and stress management skills and implementing positive parenting strategies.
6-Session Series August 6, 2026- September 10, 2026
Session 1 Family Strengths
Session 2 Communication
Session 3 Stress Less, Live More
Session 4…
Wits Workout Cass County Extension Office
August 13, 2026 - August 27, 2026In-personHarrisonvilleMO
Wits Workout can help you keep your brain healthy through fun activities and spending time with others who want to do the same. It can improve your memory, attention and thinking skills. In the program, you will solve puzzles, discuss different topics and learn ways to take care of your brain. Wits Workout combines mental exercises with…
NE Regional Grazing School - 2026
August 25, 2026 - August 27, 2026In-personWilliamstownMO
Missouri regional grazing schools teach the concepts of Management-intensive Grazing (MiG). Livestock farmers and ranchers learn the benefits of MiG, which include:
enhanced forage resourcesimproved animal productionimprovements in soil healthreduced need for fertilizer and other inputsParticipants learn concepts and skills that directly…
Childcare Program: Supporting Children's Grief in Early Childhood Programs (Evening)
August 25, 2026Virtual
This program provides participants with knowledge and skills to proactively meet needs of children and families in the early childhood setting related to grief. The program will define death, grief, ambiguous loss, and myths around children and grief. Participants will learn how to recognize behavior patterns in young children related to grief…
Pearls of Production - Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer - August
August 26, 2026Virtual
Cecilia Rabell (Mexico), a global leader in animal genetics and livestock production, is known for combining scientific expertise with real-world industry impact. Through her work advancing genetic improvement and livestock performance, she has helped shape the future of animal agriculture while serving as a strong advocate for developing the…
Food Safety Canning Workshop (Aug 27, 2026)
August 27, 2026In-personSaint PetersMO
Food Safety Canning Workshop
Learn Safe Home Canning with Pickled Dilly Beans:
Join the University of Missouri Extension for an interactive Food Safety Canning Workshop designed for home canners, gardeners, farmers, and anyone interested in preserving fresh produce safely. This hands-on workshop will teach participants the…
Youth Mental Health First Aid - Virtual (August)
August 28, 2026Virtual
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) teaches participants how to recognize signs that a youth may be developing a mental health or substance use challenge and how to offer initial support. Participants also learn how to encourage and connect youth to appropriate professional care when needed.
This evidence-based training introduces the…
CEC Quarterly Exchange: Exploring Third Places
August 28, 2026Virtual
Join us for a CEC (Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities) quarterly webinar as we will explore "Third Places."
Our guests will be Stephanie Campbell-Yount, owner of "Haven" in Maryville, MO and Elena Stephenson, Extension Community Development Specialist who has a focus on Community Arts and Creative Placemaking.
Stephanie…
Extension Garden Steward: Trails West Library
August 29, 2026In-personIndependenceMO
Looking for a crash course in gardening that covers all the essentials?
Join us for the Extension Garden Steward: Green Thumb Bootcamp, a one-day seminar packed with gardening know-how and practical skills. With both presentations and activities, you’ll gain the tools you need to grow healthy plants, create beautiful landscapes, and…
Missouri Good Neighbor Week Ambassador Network
September 1, 2026 - October 10, 2026Virtual
Become a Missouri Good Neighbor Week Ambassador!
Help make Missouri the most neighborly state in America—one neighborhood at a time.
The new Missouri Good Neighbor Week Ambassador Program is for people who believe stronger communities begin with stronger relationships between neighbors.
When you register as an Ambassador, you'll gain…
Extension Master Gardener Course - Clay/Platte County
September 1, 2026 - October 20, 2026In-personKansas CityMO
Clay and Platte Counties are hosting an In-Person MU Extension Master Gardener Core Training course Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-8:30 beginning September 1, 2026 and ending October 20th, 2026. The course will be offered at the Maple Woods campus of Metropolitan Community College, 2601 NE Barry Road, Kansas City, Missouri in the…
Retain With Intention - Building a Better Missouri Cow Herd
September 2, 2026 - September 3, 2026In-personMount VernonMO
Rebuilding the cow herd is more than keeping back a few extra heifers—it’s about making intentional decisions that shape your operation for years to come. During this multifaceted, hands-on, 2-day program will provide Missouri producers with practical tools to evaluate genetics, nutrition, fertility, and performance data when selecting and…
Extension Master Gardener Chapter Event- Hummingbird Festival at George Owens Park (Kansas City)
September 3, 2026 - September 5, 2026In-personIndependenceMO
The Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City will host a table at the Hummingbird Festival in September, focusing on native plants that attract hummingbirds. We will also have hummingbird food recipe cards. There will be fun hummingbird games for the kids and activities throughout the day. Help us celebrate Missouri's smallest bird…
Extension Garden Steward: The TreeHouse at Liberty Hospital (5-Week Course)
September 4, 2026 - October 2, 2026In-personLibertyMO
Looking for a crash course in gardening that covers all the essentials?
Join us for the Extension Garden Steward: Green Thumb Bootcamp, a five-week course packed with gardening know-how and practical skills. With both presentations and activities, you’ll gain the tools you need to grow healthy plants, create beautiful landscapes,…