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Managing a Fishing PondTuesday, May 14, 2024 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Shawnee Mission Park Do you own a fishing pond that could use some help? Join K-State Research and Extension Wildlife Management Aquatic Specialist, Joe Gerken, for an in-person workshop on how to manage a pond for fishing. This workshop includes an hour presentation followed by a hands-on look at multiple fishing ponds. Topics covered include fish species selection, vegetation management, aeration, and general pond maintenance. | |
Dig Your Dinner: All About OnionsWednesday, May 15, 2024 | Noon to 1:00 PM Location: Online via Zoom Onions are an easy to grow crop with numerous uses in the culinary world. Learn all about them in the May Dig Your Dinner webinar with agents Anthony Reardon and Chelsea Reinberg. | |
Public Garden TourFriday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: various The Extension Master Gardeners welcome you to this popular Popular Garden Tour. Tickets include access to six stunning private gardens, one demonstration garden, and the Garden Thyme Marketplace selling garden-themed decor and products. Our Extension Master Gardeners will be on site to answer questions. Tickets go on sale April 1. | |
Sleep: Want It, Need It, Get ItTuesday, May 21, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Tomahawk Ridge Community Center Waking up in the morning feeling refreshed, renewed, and invigorated is a good indicator of an adequate quality and quantity of sleep. This program explores the topic of sleep and why it is so important to you and your health. | |
Air Fryer Gadget ClassTuesday, May 21, 2024 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: Johnson County Extension Office If you can't remember why you bought an air fryer, join us to learn new recipes and suggestions to get the most out of this kitchen counter gadget. | |
Medicare: An In-Depth LookThursday, May 23, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Location: Mill Creek Activity Center This class is for soon to be and current Medicare beneficiaries. Receive information regarding Medicare and healthcare options, benefits and choices. | |
Four Course LivingThursday, May 23, 2024 | 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM Location: Johnson County Extension Office Four-Course Living works with adults with developmental disabilities to discover the importance of good nutrition, safety, planning, and preparation through a series of hands-on cooking classes. Our classes are designed to meet the participants’ individual needs to help them succeed at living a healthy, cost effective, and independent life. Menu: Homemade noodles with marinara sauce and applesauce brownies. Staff and/or family members are invited to observe and join us for a meal at no additional cost. Class payment is collected at the door. | |
Your Valuable RecordsMonday, June 3, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Location: Roeland Park Community Center Learn how to make a record, keep track, safely store, and organize paperwork and documents important in daily life, emergencies, financial caregiving, or estate planning. | |
Understanding Social SecurityThursday, June 6, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Location: New Century Fieldhouse Social Security assists in securing a person’s financial future throughout the course of their lives. During this session, review Social Security benefits and earnings records reported on a statement. | |
Virtual Lunch and Learn: Intro to Food PreservationFriday, June 7, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location: Virtual via Zoom Join our Registered Dietitian and Food, Nutrition, and Health Agent Chelsea Reinberg to learn all about food preservation! Learn the basics of a variety of food preservation methods from water bath and pressure canning to dehydrating and freezing. This virtual class will give you the knowledge and confidence you need to start preserving your food. | |
Wild Kids! Summer Program: How to Read NatureSaturday, June 8, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Kill Creek Park The Junior Extension Master Naturalist Wild Kids! Summer Program offers kids in grades 3 - 5 opportunities to explore and discover the natural environment of Johnson County with fun, hands-on experiences. | |
Girl Scout Gardening Merit Badge WorkshopSaturday, June 8, 2024 | 10 AM - Noon Location: Johnson County Extension Office This is a fun hands-on gardening workshop for 4th and 5th grade Girl Scouts and non Girl Scouts alike. This 90 minute workshop is led by Johnson County Extension Master Gardeners and includes activities that meet all requirements needed to earn the Junior Gardener Badge. | |
WITS Workout: Forget Me, Not!Monday, June 10, 2024 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Online via Zoom You are never too young or old to start training your brain. As part of this course, participants will engage in 'pen and paper' activities designed to maintain and enhance cognitive function and memory. In this session, "Forget Me, Not!" the activity themes in this session focus loosely on flowers in sowme way. The training component covers procedural memory and forgetfulness. | |
Pop-Up Farmers MarketTuesday, June 11, 2024 | 11 AM - 1 PM Location: Sunset Community Garden Join us for the first pop-up market of the growing season. We'll offer vegetables harvested that morning from the Sunset Community Garden. Take what you can use, and leave a donation if you can. All proceeds are re-invested to grow more food in the garden. | |
Food, Fitness, Fun CampMonday, June 10 through Thursday, June 13 | 9 AM - 12 PM daily Location: Shawnee Civic Centre Hop, skip, jump, and run for a week of food, fitness and fun! Learn about healthy lifestyles like good nutrition and physical activity. We will make a new recipes and engage in hands-on activities that promote lifelong healthy habits. Camp fee is $25 per child. Ages 7-12. | |
Dig Your Dinner: LIVE!Saturday, June 15, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Johnson County Extension Office and Sunset Community Garden Join Anthony and Chelsea in person, for this very special meet-up of Dig Your Dinner. We will start at the Sunset Community Garden for a live harvest demo, then head back inside the Extension classroom for cool drinks and a live food demonstration -- along with recipes and samples. Registration coming soon. Registration coming soon! | |
Food Preservation 101Monday, June 17, 2024 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Location: Johnson County Extension Office Join our Registered Dietitian and Food, Nutrition, and Health Agent Chelsea Reinberg to learn all about food preservation! Learn the basics of a variety of food preservation methods from water bath and pressure canning to dehydrating, freezing, and more. This class will give you the knowledge and confidence you need to start preserving your food. Participants can bring your dial pressure canner lids and get them tested for free to ensure they are accurate! Please note, this class does not have any hands on cooking. Check out our class on July 13th if interested in hands on learning. | |
Picnic and Camping FoodThursday, June 20, 2024 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: Johnson County Extension Office There’s just something about eating outdoors that makes food taste better. Whether you are planning a picnic at a park or a weekend in the wilderness, this class will help prepare you for summer gatherings. | |
Wonders of DiscoveryFriday, June 21, 2024 | 9 AM to 2 PM Location: Pollinator Prairie, 320 South Blake in Olathe On Friday of National Pollinator Week, we host members of the public as well as busloads of day-campers from Johnson County Parks and Recreation who come to learn about the importance of pollinators and ways we can support them. | |
Wild Kids! Summer Program: Wildlife and HabitatsSaturday, June 22, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM The Junior Extension Master Naturalist Wild Kids! Summer Program offers kids in grades 3 - 5 opportunities to explore and discover the natural environment of Johnson County with fun, hands-on experiences. | |
Nature CampJune 24-27, 2024 (Monday through Thursday) | 9 AM to 11 AM Location: Wilder Bluff Get out into the wild and explore with 4-H. Campers will explore our brand new Wilder Bluff Park and have fun learning about Entomology and Forestry from nature experts. Come dressed to get dirty and explore in nature while making new friends. Snacks will be provided each day. Cost is $25 per child. | |
Kids in the Kitchen Summer Camp, Session 1June 25-27, 2024 | 9 AM - 12 PM Location: Johnson County Extension Office Campers will learn new skills in the kitchen and then enjoy tasting the results. This camp is designed for youth ages 7-10 years old. Class fee is $50 per child. | |
4-H Leadership CampMonday, July 8, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Johnson County Extension Office The Johnson County 4-H Ambassadors are hosting a Leadership Day Camp offered for all youth ages 8-12 (including non-4-H'ers). During this camp, participants will engage in fun activities and games that will build leadership and teamwork skills. A $15 registration fee will cover material costs and snacks. Register now as space is limited! | |
Pop-up Farmers MarketTuesday, July 9, 2024 | 11 AM - 1 PM Location: Sunset Community Garden Join us for thesecond pop-up market of the growing season. We'll offer vegetables harvested that morning from the Sunset Community Garden. Take what you can use, and leave a donation if you can. All proceeds are re-invested to grow more food in the garden. | |
Kids in the Kitchen Summer Camp, Session 2July 9-11, 2024 | 9 AM - 12 PM Location: Johnson County Extension Office Campers will learn new skills in the kitchen and then enjoy tasting the results. This camp is designed for youth ages 11-15 years old. Class fee is $50 per child. | |
Wild Kids! Summer Program: Rocks & FossilsSaturday, July 13, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Lake Olathe The Junior Extension Master NaturalistWild Kids! Summer Program offers kids in grades 3 - 5 opportunities to explore and discover the natural environment of Johnson County with fun, hands-on experiences. | |
Food Preservation 101: Learn to Can!Saturday, July 13, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Location: Johnson County Extension Office Preserving foods at home does not have to be difficult or something you fear! However, it does require following research-based recipes and methods of preserving. Come learn the essential elements to water bath and pressure canning and which method is best for certain types of foods. This class will help you gain the knowledge and hands-on practice you need to safely preserve delicious foods. | |
Summer Frozen TreatsThursday, July 18, 2024 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: Johnson County Extension Office A frosty frozen treat can help keep you cool on a hot day. Learn to make your own frozen treats with the freedom to make them as creative as you want. Try some different samples. | |
Wild Kids! Summer Program: The Importance of WaterSaturday, July 27, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Millcreek Streamway Park The JuniorExtension Master Naturalist Wild Kids! Summer Program offers kids in grades 3 - 5 opportunities to explore and discover the natural environment of Johnson County with fun, hands-on experiences. | |
Wild Kids! Summer Program: Trees & MeSaturday, August 10, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Overland Park Arboretum The Junior Extension Master Naturalist Wild Kids! Summer Program offers kids in grades 3 - 5 opportunities to explore and discover the natural environment of Johnson County with fun, hands-on experiences. | |
Pop-Up Farmers MarketTuesday, August 13, 2024 | 11 AM - 1 PM Location: Sunset Community Garden Join us for a pop-up market. We'll offer vegetables harvested that morning from the Sunset Community Garden. Take what you can use, and leave a donation if you can. All proceeds are re-invested to grow more food in the garden. |