Education
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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
August 22 and August 23
Flower Fest at Powell Gardens Colonial Farms
Come bloom with us at Flower Fest at Colonial Farms! Since Powell Gardens took the reins, the farm has been bursting with family-friendly fun—and this event is no exception. Enjoy snacks, beverages, games, friendly goats, and the chance to pick your own beautiful bouquet. It’s a fresh-picked day of fun for the whole family! Extension Master Gardeners will be on hand to help kids create pressed-flower bookmarks, share helpful, research-based gardening information and hand out soil testing kits.
Family - friendly (all ages) with children supervised by parent or adult
Free, no registration needed
August 22 and August 23, 11:00 am -3:00 pm
Powell Gardens Colonial Farms
27610 E Wyatt Road
Blue Springs, MO 64014
September 12
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.
September 12, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
11 Gallatin Street
Liberty MO 64068
October 2 and October 3
Gladfest 2026
Gladfest 2026 is rolling into town with carnival rides, tasty food, vendor booths, a morning parade, and a BBQ competition that’s sure to bring the flavor. University of Missouri Extension Master Gardeners will be in the Kids Corner on Friday, October 2nd and Saturday October 3rd with a fun, family-friendly pollinator activity—stop by, say hello, and discover what all the buzz is about!
Check out this link Gladfest for more details and calendar of daily events.
October 2nd, 5-10pm and October 3rd, 10am-10pm
Downtown Gladstone, Linden Square
Gladstone MO 64118
October 2 and October 3
Tickets Now on Sale for the 2026 Missouri Master Gardeners State Conference! *MGGKC Watch Party
Join Master Gardeners and gardening enthusiasts from across Missouri for the Official 2026 Missouri Master Gardener State Conference, hosted by the Missouri Master Gardener Association (MOMGA). Open to Master Gardeners and the public.
October 2–3, 2026
For just $45, you will enjoy two days of expert-led gardening education, practical take- home ideas, and opportunities to connect with gardeners from across the state.
Your Conference Pass Includes:
Practical, research-based gardening education
Four nationally recognized speakers:
Anna C. Ball – Trends in Horticulture
Robert Pavlis – Gardening Myths and Fun Facts About Plants
Amy Fedele – 3-Step Recipe to a Garden Design That Works
Stan Slaughter – Composting 201
SCHEDULE:
Friday evening live virtual sessions
Saturday programming – attend either from home or at a local Watch Party *
The MOMGA Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation
Choose the conference experience that works best for you:
For full details, including the conference schedule, session information, and speaker lineup, visit the dedicated 2026 Missouri Master Gardener State Conference page on the MOMGA website
* Join our Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City {MGGKC} Watch Party
Saturday, October 3, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Anita B Gorman Conservation Discovery Center
4750 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64110
$45 per person conference pass
Please register at The MOMGA website