Extension Master Gardener Training (Mid-Missouri) - Fall 2024
August 22, 2024 - October 31, 2024HybridJefferson CityMO
Want to learn more about gardening? Do you have a passion for sharing gardening information and making your community a more beautiful place? Join us for the Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Training. This program’s train-the-trainer mission is sharing research-based horticulture information with…
Focus on Kids- Platte County Parent Education (6th Circuit)
August 22, 2024In-personPlatte CityMO
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…
2024 Boone County Town & Country Dinner
August 22, 2024In-personSturgeonMO
Join us for the 2024 Boone County Town & Country Dinner at the picturesque Lorentzen Family Farm! Hosted by the University of Missouri Extension - Boone County Council, this delightful event brings together the community to celebrate local agriculture and the rich heritage of Boone…
Leadership in Supervision: Perspectives in Thinking - CP25122
August 23, 2024In-personBattlefieldMO
This course provides the supervisor with the conceptual foundation and framework for success in leadership roles by exploring creative, analytical, political and critical thinking perspectives. The course addresses skills needed for assessing situations from multiple…
Vehicle Rescue Technician - CR25113
August 23, 2024 - August 25, 2024In-personPierce CityMO
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,…
Lost Person Search and Rescue - CP25132
August 23, 2024 - August 24, 2024In-personBuffaloMO
This course will assist first responders in appropriately organizing and managing a search and rescue response. Participants will build their skills in developing search strategies and resources. A brief overview of the aspects of the search operation; and the rescue…
Handling LP Gas Emergencies - CH25103
August 24, 2024In-personKansas CityMO
LP gas is a potential hazard present in most communities and a complete understanding of its hazards is necessary to safely and efficiently handle such an incident. This class will present an overview of LP gas properties and characteristics, as well as provide the…
Emergency Vehicle Driver Training - CP25166
August 24, 2024 - August 25, 2024In-personExeterMO
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 Fire and Ambulance District Board Training - CP25135
August 24, 2024In-personBarnhartMO
This workshop will provide the necessary training and education required for newly appointed ambulance and fire district board members under Missouri state law. The Missouri Ambulance Association and the Missouri Association of Fire Protection Districts have developed…
Vehicle Fire Fighting - CP25150
August 24, 2024In-personWaynesvilleMO
One of the least recognized aspects of fire threat is the vehicle fire. Due to recent changes in vehicle design and construction firefighters are forced to change the way vehicle fires are fought. This course will present safe and efficient strategies and tactics to…
Preparing for Monarchs
August 24, 2024In-personBlue SpringsMO
Monarchs need our help! As fall approaches, learn how to best prepare your garden for these mighty migrators on their way to Mexico. A formal presentation with Burr Oak Woods staff will begin at 9am, followed by time in the gardens with Extension Master Gardeners. All materials will be provided…
Food Preservation Basics at Mid-Continent Public Library - Blue Springs North
August 24, 2024In-personBlue SpringsMO
Learn the basics of the three home food preservation methods: Canning, Freezing, and Dehydrating.
Register online at https://www.mymcpl.org/
Cost: Free
…Level 1: Professional Animal Cruelty Investigator - Online (August)
August 26, 2024 - August 30, 2024Virtual
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. Students from a range of backgrounds — including federal, state and local animal cruelty officers…
Focus on Kids: Greene County Parent Education (31st Circuit)
August 26, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO
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…
GROWTH360
August 26, 2024In-personKansas CityMO
Growth360 is a 10 session course starting on August 26 and running through October 28, 2024. It is held on Monday mornings from 9am - Noon in person at 4747 Troost Ave, KCMO 64110. Attendance at all 10 sessions is expected.
With a 360°…
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 1
August 26, 2024 - October 16, 2024In-personEllingtonMO
The evidence based Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) program is designed to increase independent living older adults’ access to a safe, structured, and effective strength-training program. Over eight weeks, participants learn exercises to improve strength, flexibility and balance as well as learn…
Wild Edibles
August 26, 2024In-personOzarkMO
This class will cover many of the wild edibles that can be foraged from the Ozarks area.
Cost: Free
Contact: Kelly McGowan, mcgowank@missouri.edu, 417-881-8909
Graves-Chapple Extension and Education Center Field Day
August 27, 2024In-personFairfaxMO
The 35th annual field day at the Graves-Chapple Extension and Education Center. The day will start with our appreciation breakfast followed by field tours providing information regarding many of the questions producers have regarding their crops. Marketing, pest management, and…
Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention - Mississippi, Scott, New Madrid Counties
August 27, 2024 - October 17, 2024In-personEast PrairieMO
Tai Chi is one of the most effective, easy to learn,& and exercises for the health of mind and body. The TCAFP 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,…
Intro to the Tech Business Model Canvas
August 27, 2024Virtual
This 90-minute online offering via Zoom will introduce technology start-ups on how to build a business model canvas for their early concept. This includes a framework that focuses on discovering the customer problems in the space where their potential solution may live. In addition, this webinar…
Matter of Balance
August 27, 2024 - October 15, 2024In-personJefferson CityMO
A Matter of Balance is a holistic program focused on preventing falls among adults and seniors. A Matter of Balance helps adults 60 years old and up realize that falls — and the fear of falling — are controllable. The program provides information on ways to change your environment to limit…
Early-Stage Business Boot Camp - Cape Girardeau - 8 week program
August 27, 2024 - October 15, 2024In-personCape GirardeauMO
Are you an aspiring or early-stage small business owner? This Boot Camp helps entrepreneurs look at all aspects of their business, explore the feasibility of a new business venture, and learn how to develop a viable business model.
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Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 2 - Joyce Raye Patterson Center
August 28, 2024 - October 18, 2024In-personSt JosephMO
The evidence-based Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program is designed to increase independent living older adults’ access to a safe, structured, and effective strength training program. Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-Level 2 is a follow-up to Level 1. It is for those who want to challenge themselves a bit…
Franchise Panel Lunch and Learn
August 28, 2024In-personKansas CityMO
Join us as an expert panel discusses the benefits of owning your own franchise as well as offers advice to support your goals of franchising your business. Lunch will be provided.
Cost: No fee
…Through the Lock - CP25145
August 28, 2024In-personWarrensburgMO
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 destructive way of making entry into an occupancy when…