Special Events

Discover simple, easy Earth-friendly practices for achieving a nice yard while still protecting our water, air, and healthy soils.

Johnson County K-State Extension Office's Annual Healthy Yards Expo features businesses, non-profits, seminars and tips to help residents become greener in their lawn and garden care. It’s a one-stop learning event on green ideas and services. Watch for the save-the-date announcement.

Willie and the Salad Bonanza is open to K-12 school teams, along with other K-12 community organizations such as 4-H, Scouts, FFA, or other teams, interested in the scientific principles surrounding plant growth.
Grow the largest amount of three designated and provided varieties of leafy greens in a communal container using no more than five-gallons of growing medium over a 45-day time span.