March 3, 2026 - November 19, 2026In-personIndependence
Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City presents the Soil Testing Helpline! We take the guesswork out of gardening by reviewing your soil test results. Did you receive your results and not know what to do next? The experts will answer all your gardening and soil questions and provide research-based horticulture advice to help your…
April 25, 2026 - October 24, 2026In-personBlue Springs
Got soil questions? Test - Don't Guess. The Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City invite you to our Soil Test Helpline at Powell Gardens Colonial Farms on the 4th Saturday of every month from April through October from 11am - 2pm. Bring your soil samples and a trained Extension Master Gardener will be there to help! We will accept…
April 30, 2026 - July 23, 2026In-personJackson
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…
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,…
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…
June 13, 2026 - September 12, 2026In-personLiberty
The Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City will have an information table at the Liberty Farmers Market on June 13th, July 11th, August 8th, and September 12th from 8am to 12pm noon. The EMGs will be sharing fun and informative horticulture information, along with details about MU Extension services and programs. Learn more about…
July 11, 2026 - July 12, 2026In-personBlue Springs
??Berry Jam – A Berry Celebration at Colonial Farms in Blue Springs, MO??
Looking for the ultimate summer festival near Kansas City? Join us at Colonial Farms in Blue Springs, Missouri for a Berry Jam – A Berry Celebration. This family-friendly farm festival packed with outdoor fun, delicious food, and hands-on activities for all ages!…
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…
July 20, 2026 - July 24, 2026In-personKirksville
Garden ’N Grow is an educational program developed by University of Missouri Extension that blends positive youth development and academic learning with horticulture education. The program encourages the discovery of science and nature through gardening. Students will learn about vegetable gardening, flower gardening, soils, insects and plant…