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Helping You Learn to Grow…
Extension Garden Steward Program
Ready to grow your gardening skills? Whether you’re just starting out or looking to dig deeper, the Extension Garden Steward: Green Thumb Bootcamp will set you up for success. This practical program covers everything from vegetables and flowers to insects and pollinators, all while promoting environmentally friendly gardening.
Find out more about the opportunities associated with this program at Extension Garden Steward.
- Upcoming Seminars:
- January 24: UMKC SPARK (Jackson)
- January 31: 9 - 5 PM: KC Public Library (Jackson)
- February 21: Colonial Gardens - Blue Springs, MO (Jackson)
- February 28: Truman Habitat for Humanity (Jackson)
- March 14: Grace Church - 3601 S. Sterling Ave., Independence MO 64052 (Jackson)
- March 28: Southeast Community Center (Jackson)
November 15, 2025
Earth Keepers - Guided Hike
Join Lakeside Nature Center for a wildlife event to learn how to be an earth keeper and support wildlife and habitats. Participate in a scheduled guided hike, come indoors to learn about initiatives to support wildlife, and meet a broad-wing hawk. The Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City Children’s Programs will be presenting a fun do-it-yourself bird feeder craft along with a pollination lesson about how birds and bees help pollinate flowers and keep the environment healthy.
For more information visit
November 15, 10 am – 2 pm
Lakeside Nature Center
4701 East Gregory Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64132