Events

Barton County Priority Session-Health and Well-being

May 26, 2026In-personLamarMO

This session will focus on collecting insights related to issues such as access to care, nutrition, mental health, and chronic disease prevention, with an emphasis on understanding current efforts, gaps, and variations across counties. Through guided discussion and structured input, participants will share perspectives on existing programming,…

WeCanPROSPER Resilience Training - May 26, 2026

May 26, 2026Virtual

WeCanPROSPER Resilience Training (WRT) is a research-based training grounded in a long tradition of resilience enhancement science that enables participants to improve personal stress management, clarify their resilience needs, identify relevant supportive resources, and build skills to enhance resilience during their daily routines. Throughout…

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…

Jasper County Priority Session-Health and Well-being

May 26, 2026In-personCarthageMO

This session will focus on collecting insights related to issues such as access to care, nutrition, mental health, and chronic disease prevention, with an emphasis on understanding current efforts, gaps, and variations across counties. Through guided discussion and structured input, participants will share perspectives on existing programming,…

Missouri EATs Dade County: Resource Fair, Community Conversation & Dinner

May 26, 2026In-personGreenfieldMO

Join fellow community members at the Dade County Public Library Pavilion to learn about local resources, share a meal, and provide input for improving food access and supporting local farmers in the region. This gathering will help set the course for building a local food system that enhances health, builds community, and supports the local…

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…

In Person Portion: De-escalation and Use of Force Decision Making in Modern Law Enforcement

May 27, 2026 - May 28, 2026In-personArnoldMO

The 12 hour in-person portion of this training will include 8 hours of classroom completion of ICAT, and 4 hours of scenario/role playing. ICAT is a training program that gives police officers tools for defusing critical incidents with a focus on those that do not involve suspects with guns.…

Trench Rescue Operations - CR26145

May 27, 2026 - May 28, 2026In-personSt. LouisMO

Hours: 16 | Prerequisites: Yes | Students: 15–30 | Host requirements: Yes | CEU: Yes

This course is designed to prepare emergency response personnel to initiate rescue operations in…

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…

Christmas Card signing event for Soldiers Serving Overseas May 27, 2026

May 27, 2026In-personSaint PetersMO

Join us on Wednesday May 27, 2026 to write messages in Christmas cards. H.E.R.O.E.S. Care will ship them to soldiers serving overseas in care packages to be delivered during Christmas 2026.

We will have cards available for you to sign and write messages. Donations of blank cards are welcome!

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…

Vegetable Garden Pests--Farmington Public Library

May 27, 2026In-personFarmingtonMO

Weeds, insects, diseases, and animals can be challenging in vegetable gardens. Learn possible problems and how to prevent them to have a successful garden.

Join Katie Kammler, MU Extension Horticulture Specialist, for this FREE program on Wednesday, May 27th, 6 pm, at the Farmington Public Library, 101 North A St., Farmington, MO.

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Trench Rescue: Technician - CR26146

May 28, 2026 - May 29, 2026In-personSt. LouisMO

This course is designed to prepare emergency response personnel to perform rescue operations in trench and excavation emergencies of depths greater than 8 feet. Topics include identifying the construction, application, limitations, and removal of supplemental sheeting…

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…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Level 3 -- May 28-July 30

May 28, 2026 - July 30, 2026Virtual

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.Contact InfoEmily BarbeeEmily.Barbee@missouri.edu314-400-7298Sessions (dates/…

Focus on Kids: Franklin County Parent Education Program (20th Circuit) -5/28/26

May 28, 2026In-personUnionMO

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 Missouri's educational requirement for parents who are divorcing or filing a…

Food Preservation 101: Includes Lid and Seal Inspection, Reynolds County

May 28, 2026HybridEllingtonMO

This 1-hour course is brought to you at no cost thanks to the Reynolds County Extension Council. Whether you are new to food preservation or you just need a refresher on something you have been doing for years, University of Missouri Extension's Food Preservation course can help you move forward to preserve and produce safely and efficiently.…

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…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Linn County May 2026

May 28, 2026In-personLinneusMO

MU Extension’s Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) educates individuals seeking a Private Applicator or ‘Provisional’ Private Applicator Category 20-General Agricultural Pest Control (CORE) certification through the Missouri Department of Agriculture to purchase and use Restricted Use Pesticides (RUP) for purposes of producing any…

The Lithium-Ion Revolution - CP26339

May 29, 2026In-personNorth Kansas CityMO

Newer electric vehicles are powered by battery packs generating enough power to power the average American household for about three days. This workshop will focus on building tools for the street smart attentive First Responder.  What, where and how these batteries are used and what to do…

2026 Missouri Writing Project Summer Institute

May 29, 2026 - June 25, 2026HybridColumbiaMO

As a National Writing Project affiliate, we believe that the best teachers are writers themselves. As such, the Invitational Summer Institute seeks to build a community of teachers and writers to support writing in all subjects and grades. We welcome applicants from all areas who are interested in learning more about the teaching of writing. In…

Vehicle Rescue: Operations - CR26148

May 29, 2026 - May 31, 2026In-personHurleyMO

Today vehicle extrication is as much a part of the fire service as firefighting. This class deals with tools and techniques required to remove an entrapped victim from a vehicle accident. Emphasis is on proper use of powered and manual rescue tools and air bags, coordination with EMS personnel,…

The Lithium-Ion Revolution - CP26313

May 30, 2026In-personNixaMO

Newer electric vehicles are powered by battery packs generating enough power to power the average American household for about three days. This workshop will focus on building tools for the street smart attentive First Responder.  What, where and how these batteries are used and what to do…

Home Chicken Processing Workshop

May 30, 2026In-personBirch TreeMO

Learn the basics of backyard chicken processing at this hands-on workshop. 

Topics covered will  include:

· humane slaughter

· scalding

· plucking

· dressing

Everything you need to know to prepare home raised chickens for the freezer.

The event will be held at Hayes Homestead…

Summer Readiness Backpack Program

May 31, 2026 - August 8, 2026In-personButlerMO

Summer STEAM Backpack Program (Ages 3–7)

Join us this summer for a fun, hands-on learning experience! Our program introduces young learners to STEAM—Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics—through engaging, take-home activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity.

Each child will receive activity materials they…

Summer Readiness Backpack Program

May 31, 2026 - August 8, 2026In-personButlerMO

Summer STEAM Backpack Program (Ages 3–7)

Join us this summer for a fun, hands-on learning experience! Our program introduces young learners to STEAM—Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics—through engaging, take-home activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity.

Each child will receive activity materials they…

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…

Agricultural Lenders School 2026

June 1, 2026 - June 4, 2026In-personMO

Garden 'N Grow in Buchanan County

June 1, 2026 - August 6, 2026In-personEastonMO

The Missouri Garden ‘N Grow program is a summer volunteer gardening program for 8 to 13-year-olds. Participating youths not only learn vegetable gardening, but also “cultivate” other science, math and language arts skills — and have fun! The goals of Garden ‘N Grow are to experience the fun of gardening, enjoy a feeling of success, and have the…

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

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…

2026 Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention- Linn- June

June 3, 2026 - July 29, 2027In-personLinnMO

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.

MO APEX - Government Contracting 101 - Virtual

June 3, 2026Virtual

Government Contracting 101 - Virtual Workshop

Registration Link:  https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26618

Ray County Management Intensive Grazing School

June 3, 2026 - June 5, 2026In-personRichmondMO

Looking to change your pasture management? Join us for the Ray County Management Intensive Grazing School! At this informative school you will learn how Management Intensive Grazing (MIG) can improve pasture health, reduce feed costs, and may even boost livestock performance! The Ray County Management Intensive Grazing School will dive into:…

Joplin Reimagining Your Workforce: Breaking Barriers Together

June 3, 2026In-personJoplinMO

The Reimagining Your Workforce Conference in Joplin brings together employers, community leaders, and service providers to focus on practical solutions that help regional employers become Fair-Chance employers. By elevating lived experience and employer perspectives, the conference will identify barriers that often go unseen and develop…

Garden / Barn Quilt Class - Taney County 6.4.26

June 4, 2026In-personForsythMO

Participants will learn how to make a garden or barn quilt, all materials will be provided and each attendee will leave with a completed quilt. A garden quilt is 1' x 1'board with a quilt pattern painted on it, a barn is 2' x 2'.

MTI – Building Trust on Hybrid Teams – 2026-06-04

June 4, 2026Virtual

Building Trust on Hybrid Teams - Practical leadership behaviors that strengthen clarity and accountability across locations.

Live Virtual Session  I  60 minutes

Hybrid teams require intentional leadership. This session explores small, practical behaviors that increase trust across remote and in-person settings.

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2026 Missouri Master Gardener State Conference - Chapter Event

June 4, 2026 - June 7, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

2026 Missouri Master Gardener State Conference

Deadline extended:  Tours - May 11, General Conference Registration - May 26 

About

Welcome to the 2026 Missouri Master Gardener State Conference!

On behalf of the Master Gardeners of Greene County, we are excited to host this year’s conference in Springfield,…

Building Strong Families Virtual June 2026

June 4, 2026 - July 9, 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 June 4, 2026- July 9, 2026

Session 1 Family Strengths

Session 2 Communication

Session 3 Stress Less, Live More

Session 4 Positive…

Vehicle Fire Fighting - CP26341

June 6, 2026In-personRollaMO

Funding provided by the Division of Fire Safety (DFS) and the Missouri Fire Safety Education / Advisory Commission. State Funding sources include the DFS General Revenue (GR) Fire Training Fund and Fire Education Fund.

 the least…

Emergency Response to Ammonia Incidents - CH26124

June 6, 2026In-personCharlestonMO

Ammonia is one of the highest volume chemicals produced in the United States. It is used in the manufacturing of rocket fuels, synthetic fibers, yeast and explosives, with the most common use of fertilizer and as a refrigerant. With the current problem of theft of ammonia for drug production,…

Level 1: Professional Animal Cruelty Investigator - Online: ZOOM - June

June 8, 2026 - June 12, 2026Virtual

Online: ZOOM

Founded in 1990, the National Animal Cruelty Investigations School was the first of its kind, offering a combination of specialized veterinary and law enforcement training.…

From Soils to Safety: Integrating FSMA and Conservation on Diversified Vegetable Farms

June 8, 2026In-personJamestownMO

Join us for a farm field day at Happy Hollow Farm, LLC. You will have the opportunity to get practical recommendations from Liz Graznak and collaborating partners on how to be good stewards of natural resources and implement practices to grow healthy and safe produce.

You will learn about the laws in the United States that regulate the…

Stay Strong Stay Healthy- Level 1-Legends Rec Plex 6-8-26

June 8, 2026 - July 29, 2026In-personFultonMO

Led by trained instructors, our Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) program focuses on functional movements that support your everyday life. In hour-long classes held twice a week for eight weeks, you'll experience a workout that includes a warm-up, easy-to-follow strength exercises and a cool-down. With a focus on safety and gradual progression,…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 2 Summer MU Campus Monday/Wednesday 9:30AM

June 8, 2026 - July 29, 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:  …

Wits Workout - Sullivan, MO

June 8, 2026 - July 20, 2026In-personSullivanMO

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…