K-State Extension Douglas County
Enriching Douglas County residents with research-based information, resources, and opportunities.
Welcome
K-State Extension is a short name for the Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service. We are a partnership between Kansas State University and federal, state, and county government, with offices in every Kansas county. Not a Douglas County, KS resident? See your County's extension office, here K-State Research and Extension - Statewide Locations.
Seeking Summer Interns!
K-State Extension Douglas County is seeking two summer interns to support program planning and facilitation, coordination of Extension events, and basic communication and marketing efforts. Interns will gain hands-on experience working across a broad range of Extension program areas, collaborating with staff on initiatives that integrate agriculture, community health and wellness, community vitality, horticulture and natural resources, and 4-H youth development to address community needs.
Living with Fire
March 14, 2026
Fire has shaped our landscapes for centuries—with both beneficial and destructive outcomes. This program explores fire as a management tool, covering prescribed burning, wildfire risk reduction, and practical steps homeowners can take to live more safely with fire. Participants will gain a better understanding of when fire helps, when it threatens, and how thoughtful planning can protect people, property, and ecosystems. Registration is free!
Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/living-fire-26
Extension Master Gardener Garden Show
March 21, 2026
9am-3pm in Building 21 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds
Featuring:
- Educational Booths
- Garden Vendors
- Expert Speakers
- Garden Garage Sale
- Garden Art
-Raffle
-Food Trucks
-And more!
Learn more at https://dgemgks.org/
Rain Barrel Work Shop @Garden Show
March 21, 2026
Douglas County Extension Master Gardeners will assemble your own rain barrel following a short public education program. We provide the barrel, the parts, and the know-how. The barrels were donated, emptied of amorphous silica, and rinsed. However, there may be some residue. Collected water is not potable and is recommended for ornamental plantings
The cost of a rain barrel is $35.00. Advance registration and payment are necessary. The fee offsets the costs of the materials and supports EMG educational programming and our garden micro-grant program.
If you would like more information on amorphous silica, please find that information HERE
Register at https://bit.ly/emg-rain-barrels
Kitchen Sale
March 28, 2026
The 2026 Kitchen Sale will take place from 10am-2pm on Saturday, March 28, 2026 in the Flory Meeting Hall.
The Kitchen Sale is an opportunity for community members to declutter their kitchen of their lightly used and cleaned kitchen supplies! These donations will be sold at $10 and under to the members of the community. Proceeds go toward the Extension Master Food Volunteers and their outreach efforts in Douglas County!
Donations are being accepted at our office March 2-20, 2026
No Knives, please.
Our Latest Podcast Episode
Welcome to the final episode for Season 1 of our "We are Extension" podcast! Sit back, relax, or do chores while listening to us in the background for this special year-end episode!
In this episode, Elesha, Communications Coordinator, speaks with some of the Douglas County, KS Extension staff and volunteers as they reflect on their highlights of the year and what they are looking forward to for 2026!
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