Understanding soils is the key to growing healthy plants, learn how to unlock the full potential of your garden! Nutrient, pH and organic matter management is key to growing healthy and productive gardens, landscapes and lawns. Join MU Horticulturalist Justin Keay for a soils class designed for gardeners and homeowners. You will learn the fundamentals […]

An evening program to educate landowners and tenants on how to develop an equitable farm lease. topics will include: (1) current rental rates and trends (2) items to include in a lease (3) terminating a farm lease (4) recreational leases (5) crop and livestock share arrangements. Choose to attend online through Zoom or In-person. In-person […]

Join us for dinner and a hands on workshop to learn about nutrition and pasture management for horses. Dr. Sarah Kenyon, Agronomy Specialist will speak about pasture management for horses. Elizabeth Picking, Livestock Specialist will speak about nutrition requirements and forage considerations. Participants will get to do hands on weed identification and learn which weeds […]

Goldenrod is blamed for all of our fall sniffles, itchy eyes, and coughing. But they are innocent! Goldenrod is an important part of our fall landscape and serves many beneficial roles. Learn more about this hardy, beautiful native plant and its relationship to pollinators. Although this program was developed for adults and gardeners, children may […]

Learn from our experienced instructors wildlife identification, habits and habitats, regulations, safety, hunting strategies, equipment and game care. Attend this class to increase your success in the field. This program will cover considerations for building an emergency kit to carry in the woods while hunting.

Registration required (all ages) Tagging monarchs is a large-scale citizen science effort that began in 1992 across North America to understand the dynamics of the fall migration. You will have the opportunity to join the 2021 tagging effort at the Discovery Center. Participants will learn about the value of tagging and use nets to capture, […]

Keeping calves healthy is always top priority. Don't let respiratory disease impact their future. The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association will be hosting a webinar on reducing the of calfhood respiratory disease discuss prevention strategies and the potential costly effects respiratory disease can have on a herd. Discussing will include prevention strategies and the potential […]

Learn from our experienced instructors wildlife identification, habits and habitats, regulations, safety, hunting strategies, equipment and game care. Attend this class to increase your success in the field. Scouting and a little "woodsman" knowledge are important for a great outdoor experience and harvest. This program will be beneficial to novice hunters interested in deer habits […]

Missouri 4-H’ers believe in creating positive change in their communities, which is why we teach them critical life skills, including hard work, respect and compassion. But we can’t do it without you. Whether or not your are a golfer, you can help us empower kids with the skills to lead for a lifetime by getting […]

Registration required (women ages 16+) Bowhunting is a great way to spend time in nature while challenging yourself to ethically harvest food for your table. This class is designed for those who have never hunted as well as those who have hunted before but are new to hunting with a bow. The instructor is a […]

Missouri is home to many beautiful plants which can provide fall color. Naturalist Jordi Raos will share some easy to grow native plants that can add some spice to your yard! Enjoy a short virtual presentation followed by a Q&A session. When registering, please provide an active email address in your profile as you will […]

Event Information In addition to a synchronous Zoom workshop featuring pawpaw producers, horticulturalists, and conservation educators, pawpaw workshop registrants will have access to an online platform to participate in ongoing Q&A, and to download pawpaw resources on cultivation, processing, and marketing. Join us in a virtual learning platform for extensive resources, discussion, and Q&A about […]

Learn about the ins-and-outs of fishing for largemouth bass in Missouri, geared towards the intermediate angler. We will discuss where bass are found in their given waterbody throughout the year, their diet and habits, and what tactics to use to be successful in different scenarios.

This is the first session in a course of 9 sessions to complete the training for Master Gardeners. The areas discussed during this session will include but not be limited to Selecting your gardening spot, building soil fertility, composting, and preparing your soil for maximum production. You may choose to take this as a single […]

Mysterious creatures inhabit the murky waters of the Mississippi River, from eels that lay up to 4 million eggs to turtles that weigh over 200 pounds! Discover these fascinating animals and more as we investigate the unique lives of river creatures.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host a free wildlife habitat management workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Big Buffalo Creek Conservation Area southeast of Cole Camp. This workshop will explore topics related to woodland, forest, and open land management.