Events

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.…

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…

On Demand: How to Start a Small Business: The First Steps (Pre-Recorded Presentation)

September 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026Virtual

Do you have fresh ideas and a plan to launch your dream business? This on-demand workshop is designed to teach participants the essential concepts to consider before starting a small business. You'll learn the importance of discovering your target market and understanding your customers' needs. We'll guide you through the steps of licensing 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…

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,…

Neighborhood Leadership Academy - Virtual, Tues/Thurs Daytime

September 8, 2026 - November 12, 2026Virtual

In 2026, there are three formats through which participants can take part in Neighborhood Leadership Academy: A) in-person on Tuesday evenings (St. Louis residents only), B) virtually on Wednesday evenings, and C) virtually on Tuesday and Thursdays during the noon hour. This registration page is for the virtual, Tuesday and Thursday…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 2 September Virtual - MU Extension

September 8, 2026 - October 29, 2026Virtual

Virtual SSSH Level 2 

Neighborhood Leadership Academy - In-Person, Tuesday Evenings (St. Louis Only)

September 8, 2026 - November 10, 2026In-personSaint LouisMO

In 2026, there are three formats through which participants can take part in Neighborhood Leadership Academy: A) in-person on Tuesday evenings (St. Louis residents only), B) virtually on Wednesday evenings, and C) virtually on Tuesday and Thursdays during the noon hour. This registration page is for the in-person, Tuesday evening…

Fall - Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 3 (Virtual)

September 9, 2026 - November 30, 2026Virtual

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Neighborhood Leadership Academy - Virtual, Wednesday Evenings

September 9, 2026 - November 11, 2026Virtual

In 2026, there are three formats through which participants can take part in Neighborhood Leadership Academy: A) in-person on Tuesday evenings (St. Louis residents only), B) virtually on Wednesday evenings, and C) virtually on Tuesday and Thursdays during the noon hour. This registration page is for the virtual, Wednesday evening…

Extension Garden Steward: Kansas City Public Library: Plaza Branch

September 12, 2026In-personKansas CityMO

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…

2026 Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Lee's Summit

September 14, 2026 - November 5, 2026In-personLee's SummitMO

The Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention program is designed to improve multiple aspects of health through slow, gentle movements that can be practiced almost anywhere. The degree of exertion can be easily adjusted, making this program suitable for adults of all levels and abilities.

Program length: September 14 - November 5th

MO APEX - Government Contracting 101 - Virtual

September 14, 2026Virtual

Government Contracting 101 - Virtual Workshop

Registration Link:  https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/27036

Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) Conference 2026

September 15, 2026 - September 17, 2026In-personMaryvilleMO

CEC Conference 2026

2026 Theme:  Show-Me Momentum - From Main Street to Farm Gate

September 15-17, 2026 | Maryville, Missouri

Step into a community where momentum is more than a word—it’s something you can feel, build, and carry home with you.

The 2026 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) Conference invites…

MO APEX - Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual

September 16, 2026Virtual

Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual Workshop

Registration Link:  https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26638

MO APEX - Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual

September 17, 2026Virtual

Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual Workshop

Registration Link:  https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26638

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Zoom - September 18th, 2026

September 18, 2026Virtual

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 18th, 2026 8AM

Registration: Preregistration and online payment are requested. Zoom link and other instructions will be sent via email after registration.

Cost: $75

Contact: Haley Schwantz

Email: heschwantz@missouri.edu

Training Date: September 18th, 2026, 9:30AM - 12:00PM