Events

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 1 - Virtual January-March

January 20, 2026 - March 12, 2026Virtual

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…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 2 MU Campus Tuesday/Thursday 11:30AM

January 20, 2026 - March 12, 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.

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 3 MU Campus Tuesday/Thursday 5:30PM

January 20, 2026 - March 12, 2026In-personColumbiaMO

Description: 

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.

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…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 1-Warren Senior Center

January 21, 2026 - March 18, 2026In-personWarrentonMO

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.

Stay Strong Stay Healthy- Level 1-Osage Library- 1-21-26

January 21, 2026 - March 13, 2026In-personLinnMO

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,…

Tai Chi For Arthritis And Fall Prevention - Osage Library- 1-21-26

January 21, 2026 - March 13, 2026In-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.  

Published medical studies have…

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…

Live Fire Instructor - CP26242

February 2, 2026 - March 8, 2026In-personBransonMO

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…

2026 Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Dade County

February 2, 2026In-personLockwoodMO

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…

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

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…

Alzheimer's Association Programming: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's -Northview Senior Center

February 2, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

10 Warning signs

Designed for those who want to learn more about the warning signs of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, and those who have noticed memory or thinking changes in themselves or others.

Time: 10:30 am-11:30 am

Date: Monday, February 2nd

Class format: In-person

Location: Northview Senior Center …

Understanding Policies that Support Families in the Workplace (February 2026)

February 2, 2026Virtual

Description: 

Learn about the various policies that employers can adopt to create more family friendly work places. These policies have the ability to support recruitment and retainment issues experienced by employers. At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Stay Strong Stay Healthy Level 1 Virtual February 2026

February 2, 2026 - March 25, 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…

2026 MU Extension Crop Conference - Southeast Missouri

February 3, 2026In-personSikestonMO

University of Missouri Extension is hosting the 2026 MU Crop Conference at the Miner Convention Center in Sikeston/Miner, MO next to the Drury Inn on East Malone Street. Representatives from MO Corn Growers and MO Soybean will be presenting policy updates. MU Extension State IPM Specialists will discuss research in weed, insect, and disease…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Worth County with Ag Update Following

February 3, 2026In-personGrant CityMO

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…

Dining with Diabetes Online February 3-February 24

February 3, 2026 - February 24, 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…

Non-Certified Restricted Use Pesticide (NRUP) Applicator Training - Zoom - Rusty Lee

February 3, 2026Virtual

Completing this training makes one eligible for the Noncertified Restricted-Use Pesticide (NRUP) Applicator license. The license will allow you to legally use or determine the need for the use of any restricted use pesticide while under the direct supervision of a certified commercial applicator, certified noncommercial applicator or certified…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) and Ag Update - Harrison County 2026

February 3, 2026In-personBethanyMO

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…