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Invite us (MGGKC) to your Event
Invite us to your next community gathering, farmers market, or organization event.
MGGKC Education-Information Table
We will bring engaging, research-backed information and lively tips for living your healthiest, happiest life—totally free. Make your event stand out and be remembered! Ready to spark curiosity, connect with others, and grow together? Reach out to mggkc.market.pub@gmail.com to get all the details—just send your invite at least 30 days in advance!
Helping You Learn to Grow… Events
June 27 and June 28
Children’s Festival at Powell Gardens Colonial Farms
Come discover the magic of compost with the Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City (MGGKC) at the Public Relations Table! We’ll have hands-on, engaging activities for all ages to explore what compost is, why it matters, and how it helps gardens grow. Extension Master Gardeners will also have soil testing kits available and will be accepting soil test samples and payment.
Plus, the first 100 elementary-aged children will receive a Goody Garden Bag!
Free, Family-friendly (all ages) with children supervised by parent or adult.
June 27th and 28th, 11 am – 2 pm
Powell Gardens Colonial Farms
27610 East Wyatt Road
Blue Springs, Missouri 64014
July 11
Historic Downtown Liberty Farmers Market
Come visit the Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City (MGGKC) at the Public Relations Table, where we’ll be sharing fun, research-based horticulture information along with details about Missouri University Extension services and programs!
Free, Family-friendly (all ages) with children supervised by parent or adult.
July 11, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
11 Gallatin Street
Liberty MO 64068
July 11 and July 12
Berry Jam – A Berry Festival at Colonial Farms!
Looking for the ultimate summer festival near Kansas City? Join us at Colonial Gardens in Blue Springs, Missouri for Berry Jam – A Berry Celebration, a family-friendly farm festival packed with outdoor fun, delicious food, and hands-on activities for all ages! From U-pick berries and flower cutting to tractor rides, military vehicle adventures, and our one-of-a-kind ninja course and jump pillow. There’s something for everyone at this unique summer farm event. Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City will be there sharing researched based information on growing and using berries to improve your health.
Buy your ticket here. Check website for more information.
Family – friendly (all ages) with children supervised by parent or adult.
July 11 and 12, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Powell Gardens Colonial Farms
27610 E Wyatt Road
Blue Springs, MO 64014
July 18
Bug Extravaganza
Join Lakeside Nature Center for this native wildlife event and observe a working beehive and a caterpillar zoo. There will be information tables that feature insect life cycles, supporting pollinator species and insect predators. Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City Children’s Programs will be presenting “Are ladybugs Super Heroes?” and teach children to make a ladybug.
For more information visit this webpage
Family – friendly (all ages) with children supervised by parent or adult.
July 18, 10 am – 2 pm
Lakeside Nature Center
4701 East Gregory Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64132