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Nature hike to explore bugs, trees and grasses at Cuivre River State Park
Free program is 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Oct. 23, at Cuivre River State Park. Participants will spend time observing and discussing the plants and animals encountered along the trail while learning more about local habitats and ecology.
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17 Missourians named state’s Most Engaged Neighbors for 2026
Honorees were selected from 78 nominations submitted as part of Missouri Good Neighbor Week 2026, celebrated Sept. 28-Oct. 4.
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Warren County marks Missouri Good Neighbor Week with service to seniors
For Missouri Good Neighbor Week, the Warren County Extension Council decided to create senior care bags filled with everyday essentials, including items such as toilet paper and dish soap, along with food items for seniors who may be experiencing food insecurity.
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Beyond Ready: Missouri celebrates National 4-H Week
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri is celebrating National 4-H Week, Oct. 4-10, 2026, with a proclamation from Gov. Mike Kehoe recognizing the week and the contributions of 4-H youths, volunteers and families across the state.
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Missouri’s Most Neighborly Neighborhoods announced for 2026
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Three Missouri neighborhoods where residents have turned everyday kindness, connection and cooperation into a way of life have been selected as the Missouri’s Most Neighborly Neighborhoods as part of Missouri Good Neighbor Week 2026.
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Shrubs add fall color to the jeweled family tree
COLUMBIA, Mo. – While trees remain the jewel in the crown of fall foliage, don’t overlook their shorter relatives, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. In the home landscape as well as in the wild, woody shrubs also provide fall color to add beauty to the season. At a time when many summer flowers are in decline, colorful shrubs can extend garden enjoyment.
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Charging up safely for Fire Prevention Week
Simple steps to reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires.
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Loving a lower-sugar Halloween with your children
Try these three tips for a lower-sugar Halloween with your children.
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MU Extension offers urban farm production classes
MU Extension is offering urban farm production learning opportunities in the St. Louis area in October. The classes will help participants learn best practices and information on risk management, zoning and permit requirements for urban areas.
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Safe & spooky: Halloween costume safety
It is fun for children to pick out or create their Halloween costumes, but make sure their costumes are not only fun but also safe.
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Choosing alpha-gal-friendly options for trick-or-treaters
Halloween candy isn’t always a treat for children with alpha-gal syndrome. Including vegan or nonfood items can help make ensure that all trick-or-treaters can join the fun.
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Trick-or-treat with safety in mind
Halloween is a holiday filled with fun and spooky thrills, but it can also bring a few real-life scares if we don’t plan for a safe holiday.
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Getting little trick-or-treaters ready for Halloween
Going trick-or-treating for the first time can be an exciting childhood milestone, but all the costumes, candy, decorations and activity can feel a bit overwhelming for little ones. Planning ahead can help set you and your child up for a rewarding Halloween.
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Missouri Extension Master Gardener program welcomes new volunteers
Each year, Extension Master Gardener volunteers help thousands of Missourians make informed gardening and landscape decisions.
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Missouri 4-H entrepreneurs earn Show Me Wares Star Seller honors
This year, 15 youths ages 8-18 from across the state participated in the 4-H Show Me Wares program, selling a variety of products such as wood crafts, jewelry, soap, lotions, toys, plushies, agricultural products and leather goods.
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Milky spore and Japanese beetles: a long-term tool with limits
In the short term, skip single traps and remove early-arriving beetles.
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Perry County seniors strengthen brain health through ‘Wits Workout’
Staying active, connected and engaged can play an important role in healthy aging. For a group of retired women in Perry County, Mo., those principles came together through MU Extension’s “Wits Workout” program, an interactive brain health program designed to exercise the mind while encouraging social connection.
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Mercer County youth artist receives statewide recognition through Show Me Art Month
PRINCETON, Mo. – The University of Missouri Extension Council in Mercer County recently recognized 15-year-old Princeton artist Hector Garcia as the recipient of the MU Extension 2026 Show Me Neighborhood Art Month Youth Art Award. The award was presented Aug. 15 during the Mercer County Ag Night Education Series.
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Growing food access through community action
What began as an idea to bring people together over a community meal has grown into a countywide effort that provides food, strengthens community partnerships and creates opportunities for young people to serve their neighbors.
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Beneficial nematodes depend on moisture, timing
Beneficial nematodes – microscopic roundworms that move through the soil in search of insect pests – can help control white grubs, fungus gnat larvae and certain soil-dwelling caterpillars.
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Control of Missouri bindweed still depends on patience
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Field bindweed is a persistent perennial weed that challenges Missouri gardeners, farmers and land managers by competing with and smothering other plants. Field bindweed is one of those weeds that calls for the “right tool, right place, right conditions” approach, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Tamra Reall.
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Fall planting: Give trees and shrubs a root awakening
COLUMBIA, Mo. – We often see “Fall is for planting” advertisements at nurseries, garden centers and other retail outlets during late summer and early fall. “While the primary motivation for the ads is to increase sales, the message is good advice from the standpoint of sound horticultural practices, and is especially true for trees and shrubs,” said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
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Six businesses named Most Neighborly as part of Missouri Good Neighbor Week
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Six Missouri businesses have been selected to receive the 2026 Missouri Good Neighbor Week Most Neighborly Business Award, which recognizes businesses that go beyond transactions to build trust, uplift people and strengthen their communities.
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MU Extension Fall Tax Schools offer timely training for tax preparers
COLUMBIA, Mo. – As tax regulations and guidance evolve, tax preparers need up to date information. University of Missouri Extension’s Fall Tax Schools will help tax professionals sharpen their knowledge and prepare for the tax season with two days of focused, timely training.
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Missourians top 100K miles in 100 days
Participants in MU Extension's 100 Miles, 100 Days challenge logged more than 100,000 miles statewide. The challenge, which ran June 16-Sept. 24, encouraged Missourians to walk, run, bike, swim or otherwise stay active throughout the summer.