Events

Extension Garden Steward: Southeast Community Center

March 28, 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…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Ralls/Monroe

March 30, 2026In-personCenterMO

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…

Table Gardening and Bucket Gardening

April 1, 2026In-personKansas CityMO

No space to make a garden?  Come learn how to garden using buckets, 55 gallon drums and potting soil.  You can take home a bucket to get your garden started - No Foolin'!

Cost:  $5 (supplies fee)

Location:  Kansas City North Community Center

Directions:  See website - https://www.visitkc.com/listings/…

Exterior Live Fire Skills - CP26134

April 4, 2026In-personSavannahMO

This class utilizes classroom, demonstration, and hands-on skills training that enables students to safely and effectively attack common exterior fire situations. Topics include size-up, hose stream management, car fires, dumpster fires, gas cylinder and flammable liquid…

Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Core - CP26281

April 10, 2026 - April 12, 2026In-personRocky ComfortMO

This course is designed for individuals who are new to the position of driver/operator, anticipate future promotion to that position or are preparing to sit for the State of Missouri driver/operator certification exam. In this class, students will discuss duties and…

Introduction to the Fire Service - CP26267

April 10, 2026 - April 19, 2026In-personGordonvilleMO

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…

Fire Fighter I and II Live Fire Skills - CT26100

April 11, 2026In-personCape GirardeauMO

In order to meet certification requirements for NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, students must perform live fire skills in the presence of an approved evaluator. MU FRTI provides this opportunity through the use of mobile burn props that…

Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Pumper - CP26297

April 13, 2026 - April 17, 2026In-personBrooklingMO

his course is designed for individuals who are new to operating a pumper, anticipate future promotion to that position or are preparing to sit for the State of Missouri driver/operator pumper certification exam. In this class, students will build on the knowledge and…

Certified Advanced Fire and Ambulance District Training: Sales Taxes, Fees, and Bonded Indebtedness - CP26289

April 14, 2026Virtual

In this course, participants will learn about ways to raise revenue for ambulance and fire protection districts other than property taxes and charitable donations and fundraisers. Participants will learn about sales and local use taxes, property tax rollbacks from sales tax collections, service…

Missouri Rural Food Access Partnership - April Community Roundtable

April 14, 2026Virtual

Virtual Community Roundtable Series

When: Second Tuesday of each month

Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Where: Online via Zoom (registration required)

Join us for the Missouri Rural Food Access Partnership Virtual Community Roundtable! These monthly gatherings provide an opportunity to:

Certified Advanced Fire and Ambulance District Training: Sales Taxes, Fees, and Bonded Indebtedness - CP26294

April 14, 2026Virtual

In this course, participants will learn about ways to raise revenue for ambulance and fire protection districts other than property taxes and charitable donations and fundraisers.Participants will learn about sales and local use taxes, property tax rollbacks from sales tax collections, service…

Structural Fire Fighting Techniques - CP26284

April 17, 2026 - April 18, 2026In-personBuffaloMO

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…

Emergency Vehicle Driver Training - CP26270

April 18, 2026 - April 19, 2026In-personLeadwoodMO

The learning objective of this course is to reduce the risk of accidents involving responders and citizens by making sure new and existing emergency vehicle drivers develop safe and competent driving skills. This course incorporates the major elements of a comprehensive…

Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Pumper - CP26282

April 20, 2026 - April 24, 2026In-personWillardMO

his course is designed for individuals who are new to operating a pumper, anticipate future promotion to that position or are preparing to sit for the State of Missouri driver/operator pumper certification exam. In this class, students will build on the knowledge and…

Active Shooter Response - The Basics - CP26233

April 24, 2026In-personSunrise BeachMO

This course is designed to enhance knowledge and practical skill application in aggressive trauma care management of casualties in mass casualty and active shooter events in a multi-disciplinary approach. The focus for this course is as a refresher to the above course or to departments who…

LWD_Reimagining Your Workforce St. Charles

April 29, 2026In-personSaint PetersMO

Reimagining Your Workforce Conference brings together employers, educators, workforce professionals, and community partners to explore practical, evidence-based strategies for addressing today’s workforce challenges. Participants will gain actionable tools, hear real-world examples, and engage in cross-sector conversations focused on expanding…

Through the Lock - CP26278

May 7, 2026In-personLee's SummitMO

Through the lock forcible entry is one of the most overlooked and under-utilized forcible entry techniques.  This technique is often thought to be too slow or too complex for many fireground applications.  That is simply not true. This class is designed to teach the student a less…

Missouri Rural Food Access Partnership - May Community Roundtable

May 12, 2026Virtual

Virtual Community Roundtable Series

When: Second Tuesday of each month

Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Where: Online via Zoom (registration required)

Join us for the Missouri Rural Food Access Partnership Virtual Community Roundtable! These monthly gatherings provide an opportunity to:

Emergency Vehicle Driver Training - CP26265

May 16, 2026 - May 17, 2026In-personLincolnMO

The learning objective of this course is to reduce the risk of accidents involving responders and citizens by making sure new and existing emergency vehicle drivers develop safe and competent driving skills. This course incorporates the major elements of a comprehensive…

Certified Advanced Fire and Ambulance District Training: Property Taxes 101 - CP26290

May 20, 2026Virtual

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…

Certified Advanced Fire and Ambulance District Training: Property Taxes 101 - CP26295

May 20, 2026Virtual

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…

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…

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.…

Missouri Rural Food Access Partnership - June Community Roundtable

June 9, 2026Virtual

Virtual Community Roundtable Series

When: Second Tuesday of each month

Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Where: Online via Zoom (registration required)

Join us for the Missouri Rural Food Access Partnership Virtual Community Roundtable! These monthly gatherings provide an opportunity to:

Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Aerial - CP26298

June 10, 2026 - June 12, 2026In-personWillardMO

This course is pending DFS curriculum release and subsequent train the trainers. This course is designed for individuals who have completed Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Core and who are preparing to sit for the State of Missouri Aerial Device certification exam. In…