Online Portion: De-escalation and Use of Force Decision Making in Modern Law Enforcement
April 28, 2025 - June 30, 2026Virtual
This twelve hour online course is designed for law enforcement officers to present materials and information for de-escalation in use of force situations. It has four modules including: Constitutional Law, Missouri Statutory Law, Crisis Negotiations and…
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention at Excelsior Springs Community Center
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026In-personExcelsior SpringsMO
Course Details:
Location: Excelsior Springs Community CenterAddress: 500 Tiger Dr, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024Format: Mondays/Wednesdays from 12-1 pmDates: April 27 - June 24, 2026.Cost: FREE series thanks to the generosity of the Mid-America Regional Council. Contact: Melissa Cotton at cottonmr@missouri.edu or 816-892-0553 with…
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…
Law Enforcement Training Academy - Spring 2026
January 5, 2026 - April 24, 2026In-personColumbiaMO
At the Law Enforcement Training Institute, we offer a Class A-certified 600-hour basic training academy. You will receive training that exceeds Missouri's minimum requirements for peace officer certification. In 16 weeks you will attend a progressive and fast-paced…
Weekly Crop Scouting Report 2026
January 5, 2026 - December 1, 2026Virtual
The Weekly Crop Scouting Report informs producers of pest threats in wheat, corn, soybeans, milo, and fescue pasture; major threats occurring in other forages or row crops, are also reported. Subscribing producers receive a weekly report via email containing research-based information on: environmental issues, nutrient deficiencies,…
Extension Master Gardener Course - Butler County
January 15, 2026 - April 23, 2026In-personPoplar BluffMO
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…
Extension Master Gardener Course – St. Charles
January 15, 2026 - April 23, 2026In-personSaint PetersMO
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…
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)…
Tunnel to Table: MU Extension’s Guide to Growing Specialty Crops in Tunnels for High Yields & Low Risks
January 20, 2026 - April 14, 2026Virtual
Registration deadline: January 20th, 12pm (noon)
Location: virtual on Zoom
Time: Tuesdays January 20th-April 14th, 6:30-8:00pm
Join University of Missouri Extension and partner institutions for a practical 12-session webinar series on growing specialty crops in high, low, and caterpillar tunnels. Learn directly from…
NLA Movie Nights - 2026
January 22, 2026 - March 26, 2026Virtual
Join us for a special virtual screening of a selection of community development films and discussion!
Whether you are a Neighborhood Leadership Academy alumni or new to the concept of community development, we welcome you to participate in this thought-provoking series as we work our way into a new year!
4th Thursdays…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Holt County with Ag Update Following
January 27, 2026 - January 27, 2027In-personOregonMO
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…
Extension Master Gardener Course - Boone County
January 28, 2026 - April 15, 2026In-personColumbiaMO
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…
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…
2026 TIARA — Training in Implementation: Actionable Research Approaches
January 29, 2026 - January 28, 2027HybridKansas CityMO
Translating evidence into practice is a complex process that often spans several years or decades. Recognizing the need to urgently act in the quickly evolving healthcare landscape, TIARA provides physicians, nurses, pharmacists, students/trainees, researchers, and other healthcare professionals…
Rich Hill Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 2 Bates County February 2026
February 2, 2026 - March 25, 2026In-personRich HillMO
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Description: Take your strength training to the next level with 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…
Stay Strong Stay Healthy Level 1 Series 1 2026 Gideon Community Center
February 2, 2026 - March 25, 2026In-personGideonMO
Stay Strong Stay Healthy Level 1 Series 1 2026 at the Gideon Community Center starting February 2, 2026 at 9:00am-10:00am. The tentative dates run February 2,4,9,11,16,18,23,262,4,9,11,16,18,23,25. Any dates that are missed will be made up on another date or time. Gideon Community Center is located at 100 N Main Street, Gideon, MO 63848. The…
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 3 (Virtual) - February-March 2026, Mon/Wed
February 2, 2026 - April 8, 2026Virtual
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, independent, and healthy as you age.
In our…
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention - Poplar Bluff Library, Butler County
February 2, 2026 - April 1, 2026In-personPoplar BluffMO
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.
Published medical studies have…
2026 Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Online
February 3, 2026 - March 26, 2026Virtual
This class is offered online starting Tuesday Feb 3rd at 1 pm, and offered every Tuesday Thursday for 16 sessions online.
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy @ Admiral Coontz Recreation Center February - March 2026
February 3, 2026 - March 26, 2026In-personHannibalMO
Description: Unlock the joy of strength training! Join our Stay Strong, Stay Healthy group sessions in a fun and supportive environment. Feel stronger, more energized and connected as you increase your overall fitness, flexibility and balance. Build muscle and increase bone density to reduce frailty, osteoporosis and the risk of falls.Cost:…
2026 Master Naturalist Core Training - Cole Camp
February 4, 2026 - May 20, 2026In-personCole CampMO
The Missouri Master Naturalist program mixes science with service, engaging Missourians in stewardship of the state’s natural resources through science-based education and volunteer community service.
Participants receive natural resource based training from natural resource experts on topics including:
History of…
Gardening Crash Course - Dade County
February 5, 2026 - May 7, 2026In-personGreenfieldMO
Join Matthew Huchteman, Field Specialist in Horticulture, for a FREE, four-part series on growing a successful home vegetable garden from start to finish! Sessions will include both classroom presentations and outdoor education. All classes will occur from 6:00pm - 7:30pm on the first Thursday of each month (February-May) at the Dade County…
Tai Chi For Arthritis And Fall Prevention- Callaway Senior Center 2-9-26
February 9, 2026 - April 1, 2026In-personFultonMO
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.
Published medical studies have…
Stay Strong Stay Healthy Level 1 Virtual February 2026---CANCELED
February 9, 2026 - April 1, 2026Virtual
This is class is virtual. We will meet on our Zoom meetings and will publish a link once it is processed. This class is to build strength, balance, and flexibility, allowing the participants to have confidence to live independently as the wish. We work to make sure the participants decrease their risk of falls that may result in series injury…
Tai Chi For Arthritis and Fall Prevention- Fulton YMCA 2/10/26
February 10, 2026 - April 2, 2026In-personFultonMO
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.
Published medical studies have…
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention- Boone County
February 12, 2026 - April 14, 2026In-personColumbiaMO
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall prevention this winter at the Hearnes Center. This slow practice allows us to move all of the joints in our body strengthening our muscles and reducing the risk of falling while easing arthritis pain. There will be 16 sessions for 1 hour each.
Location: Hearnes Center- 700 E Stadium Blvd, Columbia, MO 65201…
Seed Starting Workshop
February 18, 2026 - March 28, 2026In-personCamden PointMO
Come join us to learn about starting seed indoors for the upcoming gardening season. You will learn about the methods of starting seed and how to give yourself the best chances of successfully growing seedlings for planting outdoors when the weather warms.
The Seed Starting Workshop will be offered on the dates and locations listed…
Extension Master Gardener Course - St. Louis County
February 19, 2026 - May 21, 2026In-personSaint LouisMO
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…
Extension Master Gardener Course in Adair County
February 23, 2026 - May 11, 2026In-personKirksvilleMO
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…
Essentials of Effective Supervision (12-Week program)
February 24, 2026 - May 19, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
The 12-week Essentials of Effective Supervision course provides a strong knowledge base for frontline supervisors, managers and team leaders. This series is designed to provide new supervisors, and those aspiring to become supervisors, with a unique blend of knowledge, skills and strategies in the areas needed to effectively and efficiently…
Whole Parent Foundation Parent Support Program
February 25, 2026 - April 8, 2026Virtual
Are you an expecting or postpartum parent or caregiver looking for a supportive, judgment-free space where others truly understand what you're experiencing? Are you a perinatal provider seeking trusted social support resources to share with families?
We’re excited to offer a free, welcoming resource for pregnant and postpartum families in…
Live Fire Instructor - CP26241
February 26, 2026 - March 28, 2026In-personFestusMO
This course addresses NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions, Chapters 4, 6-9, 2012 edition competencies for the fire service instructor. This course focuses on safely preparing for live burns, using gas-fired and non-gas-fired permanent structural props, and working with exterior live fire props. Students will cover incident reports…
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…
Introduction to the Fire Service - CP26280
March 3, 2026 - April 4, 2026In-personBuffaloMO
This introductory course for new fire service personnel acquaints participants with the basics of fireground duties. Discussions address fire service history, organization, fireground safety, and fire behavior. We will discuss and demonstrate basic hose practices, ground…
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 1 - Owensville March 2026
March 4, 2026 - May 15, 2026In-personOwensvilleMO
Description: Unlock the joy of strength training! Join our Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Level 1 group sessions in a fun and supportive environment. Feel stronger, more energized and connected as you increase your overall fitness, flexibility and balance. Build muscle and increase bone density to reduce frailty, osteoporosis and the risk of falls…
Wits Workout
March 5, 2026 - April 16, 2026In-personUnionMO
If you are an older adult, 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…
2026 Master Naturalist Core Training - Perry
March 5, 2026 - June 27, 2026In-personPerryMO
The Missouri Master Naturalist program mixes science with service, engaging Missourians in stewardship of the state’s natural resources through science-based education and volunteer community service.
Participants receive natural resource-based training from natural resource experts on topics including:
History of…
Master Naturalist 2026 Core Training for Boone County and Mid-Missouri
March 5, 2026 - May 14, 2026HybridColumbiaMO
The Master Naturalist Core Training Course is for new volunteers to become certified Missouri Master Naturalists. The course is a combination of lecture and field trips, a minimum of 40-hours of instruction must be completed to achieve certification. The training is designed to expose students to a wide variety of natural resource…
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Level 1 @ Andrew County Senior Center, March-April 2026
March 10, 2026 - April 30, 2026In-personSavannahMO
Description: Unlock the joy of strength training! Join our Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Level 1 group sessions in a fun and supportive environment. Feel stronger, more energized and connected as you increase your overall fitness, flexibility and balance. Build muscle and increase bone density to reduce frailty, osteoporosis and the risk of falls…
Tai Chi For Arthritis And Fall Prevention - Troy
March 10, 2026 - May 7, 2026In-personTroyMO
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.
Published medical studies have…
Introduction to the Fire Service - CP26160
March 11, 2026 - May 2, 2026In-personMaryvilleMO
This introductory course for new fire service personnel acquaints participants with the basics of fireground duties. Discussions address fire service history, organization, fireground safety, and fire behavior. We will discuss and demonstrate basic hose practices, ground…
Callaway County 4-H Stem Club
March 12, 2026 - April 30, 2026In-personFultonMO
We are starting a free 4-H STEM spin club. We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new STEM Spin Club. This is an exciting, hands-on adventure into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math! Starting March 12, students will meet from 6:00–7:30 PM at the Health Department meting room on the following dates:
March…
Living a Healthy Life with Diabetes -- March 13th - April 17th
March 13, 2026 - April 24, 2026Virtual
Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) is an evidence-based 6-week class for individuals living with type 2 diabetes and their caregivers designed to help you better manage your diabetes by learning important self-management skills and techniques. Participants make weekly action plans, share experiences, and help each other solve problems they…
Introduction to the Fire Service - CP26300
March 13, 2026 - March 28, 2026In-personWaverlyMO
This introductory course for new fire service personnel acquaints participants with the basics of fireground duties. Discussions address fire service history, organization, fireground safety, and fire behavior. We will discuss and demonstrate basic hose practices, ground…
Walk with Ease-Spring Virtual
March 16, 2026 - April 20, 2026Virtual
Walk with Ease is a 6-week walking program that is open to anyone and everyone. No matter if you need relief from arthritis pain or just want to be active, the Arthritis Foundation’s Walk With Ease program can teach you how to safely make physical activity part of your everyday life.
The program includes a guidebook and a walking…
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 2 MU Campus Monday/Wednesday 9:30AM - AT FULL CAPACITY
March 16, 2026 - May 13, 2026In-personColumbiaMO
Description:
Take your strength training to the next level with 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.
Cost: …
Virtual Dining with Diabetes, March 16 - April 6
March 16, 2026 - April 6, 2026Virtual
Dining with Diabetes is an online four-session course that helps participants build food skills through cooking while learning strategies to manage, prevent, or delay diabetes-related complications. Each session offers detailed instruction, group activities, and a live cooking demonstration of a diabetes-friendly meal.
Dining…
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 1 MU Campus Monday/Wednesday 11:00AM - REGISTRATION CLOSED
March 16, 2026 - May 13, 2026In-personColumbiaMO
Description:
Unlock the joy of strength training! Join our Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Level 1 group sessions in a fun and supportive environment. Feel stronger, more energized and connected as you increase your overall fitness, flexibility and balance. Build muscle and increase bone density to reduce frailty, osteoporosis and the risk of…
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 3 MU Campus Monday/Wednesday 11:00AM- AT FULL CAPACITY
March 16, 2026 - May 13, 2026In-personColumbiaMO
Description:
o 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:
$60 per person …
Tai Chi For Arthritis and Fall Prevention- Holts Summit Civic Center 3-16-26
March 16, 2026 - May 11, 2026In-personHolts 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.
Published medical studies have…