Christian County Priority Session-Health and Well-being
Thu, May 21 2026, 10:30am - 12pmIn-personOzarkMO
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,…
Creating Whole Communities Research Grants Information Session
Thu, May 21 2026, 12 - 1pmVirtual
The Creating Whole Communities Research Fellows program offers two types of grants to support UMSL faculty and doctoral students partnering with community to address important place-based challenges through rigorous issue- and practice-based research.
Register for the Information Session to learn more about the grant opportunities…
Greene County Priority Session-Health and Well-being
Thu, May 21 2026, 1 - 2:30pmIn-personSpringfieldMO
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,…
Summer Self-Care: Beating the Heat & Recharging Your Energy
Thu, May 21 2026, 6 - 7pmIn-personSullivanMO
Explore common summer stressors - such as disrupted routines, increased caregiving demands, and heightened expectation, and how they impact overall well-being. Participants will learn practical strategies to manage stress, maintain balance, and support their mental health throughout the summer months.
Scenic Regional Library Sullivan…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Zoom - May 22, 2026
Fri, May 22 2026, 9:30am - 12pmVirtual
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 21th, 2026 8PM
Cost: $75
Contact: Haley Schwantz
Email: heschwantz@missouri.edu
Training Date: May 22, 2026, 9:30AM - 12:00PM
Registration: Preregistration and online payment are requested. Zoom link and other instructions will be sent after registration.
Description:
MU…
Southwest Region Council Lunch & Learn
Fri, May 22 2026, 12 - 1pmVirtual
Council Training held during the lunch hour. The SW region Extension Engagement Specialist hold a Council Lunch and Learn the fourth Friday of every other month beginning in May 2026. The sessions will address different topics and provide an opportunity for council members to learn from each other.
Summer Beef Cattle and Pasture Management Workshop
Fri, May 22 2026, 2 - 5pmIn-personBuffaloMO
This 3 hour workshop is designed to bring to light common summer issues facing grazing cattle and the pastures they roam. Time will be spent teaching livestock producers how to identify common weed and brush species that are prevalent through the growing season and how to control them. We will also explore common livestock issues…
Extension Master Gardeners: Lee's Summit Art Walk (Kansas City)
Fri, May 22 2026, 5 - 8pmIn-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…
Vehicle Fire Fighting - CP26314
Sat, May 23 2026, 8am - 5pmIn-personCleverMO
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…
Trench Rescue: Awareness - CR26144
Tue, May 26 2026, 8am - 5pmIn-personSt. LouisMO
This class will give you information on what you can do and what hazards to look for when you are the first on the scene of a trench collapse rescue. But most of all, how to be safe and not become a victim yourself. This class meets requirements of Chapter 11, NFPA 1670…
Barton County Priority Session-Health and Well-being
Tue, May 26 2026, 10:30am - 12pmIn-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,…
Small Business Financial Statements w/BMO Bank
Tue, May 26 2026, 12 - 1:15pmHybridChesterfieldMO
Small Business Financial Statements
Join us for a Learn the three most important financial documents: balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow reports.
By the end, you will be able to prepare or work with a professional to prepare these documents.
WeCanPROSPER Resilience Training - May 26, 2026
Tue, May 26 2026, 12 - 2:30pmVirtual
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)
Tue, May 26 2026, 1 - 3pmVirtual
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
Tue, May 26 2026, 2:30 - 4pmIn-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
Tue, May 26 2026, 4:30 - 7pmIn-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)
Tue, May 26 2026, 6:30 - 8:30pmVirtual
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
Wed, May 27 2026, 8am - Thu, May 28 2026, 5pmIn-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
Wed, May 27 2026, 8am - Thu, May 28 2026, 5pmIn-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)
Wed, May 27 2026, 8:30am - 3pmVirtual
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…
Barry County Priority Session-Health and Well-being
Wed, May 27 2026, 10:30am - 12pmIn-personCassvilleMO
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,…
Pearls of Production - Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer - May
Wed, May 27 2026, 12 - 1pmVirtual
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
Wed, May 27 2026, 1:30 - 3:30pmIn-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
Wed, May 27 2026, 4 - 5:30pmVirtual
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
Wed, May 27 2026, 6 - 7pmIn-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.
…
Trench Rescue: Technician - CR26146
Thu, May 28 2026, 8am - Fri, May 29 2026, 5pmIn-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
Thu, May 28 2026, 9am - 12pmIn-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
Thu, May 28 2026, 9am - 12pmVirtual
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
Thu, May 28 2026, 9am - Thu, Jul 30 2026, 10amVirtual
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
Thu, May 28 2026, 9:30am - 12pmIn-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…
Howell County Priority Session-Health and Well-being
Thu, May 28 2026, 9:30 - 11amIn-personWest PlainsMO
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,…
Food Preservation 101: Includes Lid and Seal Inspection, Reynolds County
Thu, May 28 2026, 12 - 1pmHybridEllingtonMO
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
Thu, May 28 2026, 1 - 4:15pmVirtual
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…
Ozark County Priority Session-Health and Well-being
Thu, May 28 2026, 1 - 2:30pmIn-personGainesvilleMO
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,…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Linn County May 2026
Thu, May 28 2026, 1 - 4pmIn-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…
Becoming an Engaged Neighbor - Windsor HOA @ St. Charles Police Department
Thu, May 28 2026, 6 - 7pmIn-personSaint CharlesMO
You are invited to attend a 1-hour presentation on the value of getting to know your neighbors, gaining ideas to connect with neighbors, and strategies to overcome neighboring challenges. This is a free event. Please register and consider inviting YOUR NEIGHBOR!!
Join us May 28, 2026, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
The Lithium-Ion Revolution - CP26339
Fri, May 29 2026, 8am - 5pmIn-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
Fri, May 29 2026, 9am - Thu, Jun 25 2026, 11amHybridColumbiaMO
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…
Freeze It! Douglas County
Fri, May 29 2026, 11am - Thu, Jun 18 2026, 1pmIn-personAvaMO
The University of Missouri Extension is offering a sponsored four-session class series designed to help families reduce food waste, save money, and prepare healthy meals at home. This course is sponsored and has no additional cost to participants.
The program, Freeze It!, will be held from 11:00 a.m. to -1:00 p.m. at the gb Activity…
Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Webinar: Featuring Homegrown for the Creative Economy
Fri, May 29 2026, 1:30 - 2:30pmVirtual
Join us for a Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities webinar as we share an overview of the HOMEGROWN program. Participants from the April session in Poplar Bluff will share their feedback on the program.
University of Missouri Extension delivered HOMEGROWN Entrepreneurship to Poplar Bluff with a two-day workshop and vendor fair…
Vehicle Rescue: Operations - CR26148
Fri, May 29 2026, 6pm - Sun, May 31 2026, 12amIn-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
Sat, May 30 2026, 8am - 5pmIn-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…
Extension Garden Steward: Truman Habitat for Humanity- May 2026
Sat, May 30 2026, 9am - 3pmIn-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…
Home Chicken Processing Workshop
Sat, May 30 2026, 5 - 7pmIn-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
Sun, May 31 2026, 12pm - Sat, Aug 8 2026, 12pmIn-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
Sun, May 31 2026, 12pm - Sat, Aug 8 2026, 12pmIn-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)
Mon, Jun 1 2026, 12am - Tue, Jun 30 2026, 12pmVirtual
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…
Certified Advanced Fire and Ambulance District Training: Property Taxes 101 - CP26290
Thu, May 21 2026, 12 - 1pmVirtual
In this course, participants will learn about the legal requirements and the timing and order of events for approving budgets for ambulance and fire protection districts and setting the property tax levy rates for such districts. Participants will also learn about choices for the fiscal year of…
Structural Fire Fighting Techniques - CP26141
Fri, May 29 2026, 6pm - Sat, May 30 2026, 5pmIn-personMaryvilleMO
This course will explain, demonstrate, and provide hands-on skills training in fire ground operations necessary in interior structural fire attack. Topics include ICS, size-up, search and rescue, ventilation, forcible entry and hose stream management. This course will be taught in a lecture/practical format, including “live” fire training…