May 7, 2026 - June 6, 2026In-personVersailles
The mission of the Missouri Master Gardener Extension Program is “helping others learn to grow”. The Master Gardener program provides in-depth horticulture training to individuals throughout Missouri who then volunteer their time applying what they have learned to help others in their communities to learn about gardening and environmental…
May 9, 2026In-personMaryville
Have you been wanting to learn how to compost your yard and kitchen waste? Maybe you have started a compost pile, but it is not working correctly. Participants attending this free program will learn:
making and using compost in their gardensthe benefits of compostsources of composting materialsmethods of composingissues during compost making…
May 16, 2026In-personKansas City
Join the Extension Master Gardeners Children's program at Lakeside Nature Center to celebrate urban birds! We will table at this event to learn more about what urban birds eat. Master Gardeners will be available to assist you with your gardening questions regarding improving habitats for backyard and neighborhood wildlife. Each child will make…
May 19, 2026 - July 23, 2026In-personAlbany
Guided by adult volunteers, development of the whole child is emphasized as well as team building as each youth gardens with a partner. Adult leaders use cooperative teaching skills to educate youths about seeds, transplants, garden planning and design, site preparation, soils, plant growth and development, costs of production, garden pests,…
May 20, 2026In-personKansas City
Corn is the most widely grown crop in the world. Have you ever wondered where corn originated and how it became the most important crop grown in the US? Come learn about the fascinating history of corn and why it is the most important crop in the United States and in many cultures around the world.
For more…
May 22, 2026In-personLee's Summit
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…
June 1, 2026 - August 6, 2026In-personEaston
The Missouri Garden ‘N Grow program is a summer volunteer gardening program for 8 to 13-year-olds. Participating youths not only learn vegetable gardening, but also “cultivate” other science, math and language arts skills — and have fun! The goals of Garden ‘N Grow are to experience the fun of gardening, enjoy a feeling of success, and have the…
June 1, 2026 - August 6, 2026In-personKansas City
A Youth Gardening Adventure for Ages 9–13
Get ready for a summer packed with discovery, dirt, and delicious harvests! In the Garden 'n Grow program, young growers ages 9–13 will plant, tend, and harvest their very own garden plots -- guided every step of the way by the knowledgeable and friendly Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City…
July 18, 2026In-personKansas City
Join the Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City at Lakeside Nature Center for the Bugs Extravaganza event on July 18th. Our children's table will have a lesson on "Are ladybugs superheroes?" Each child can participate in a fun craft activity and take home a lady bug.
Learn more at: Lakeside Nature Center Bug…
November 21, 2026In-personKansas City
Join the Extension Master Gardeners of Greater KC at Lakeside Nature Center for Earth Keepers day! The Master Gardeners will be teaching a lesson on "Leave the Leaves!" Each child can participate in digging in the leaves to find worms and insects in their natural habitat.
Learn more at: Lakeside Nature Center Earth Keepers Day…