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 Extension - Statewide Locations.
Clover Camp Adventure Series
Summer Day Camp Registration now open!
Join us for a morning of learning and summer fun for grades 3-5 (for the 2026-27 school year)! Follow the link below for more information.
Upcoming Events
Be the first to find out!
Priority deadline for Lawrence Food Summit Applications
May 18, 2026
Build connections. Gain expert insights. Grow your food business.
Join us in Lawrence for two days of learning and networking at the Food Business Start-Up Summit! Participants work alongside trusted advisors and peers to tackle challenges like licensing, financing, production, distribution, and growth.
Priority applications close May 18, don’t miss out!
More information about the event and applications can be found on the Kansas Local Foods websiteMemorial Day
May 25, 2026
Our office will be closed in observation of Memorial Day. We will resume regular business hours Tuesday, May 26.
Native Plant Talk
May 28, 2026
5:30-6:30 pm in the Dreher Building
Come learn all about using natives in your garden! Horticulture Agent, Sharon Ashworth, will be presenting this special lecture in advance of the Native Plant Sale
4-H Blood Drive
May 29, 2026
This donation drive supports 4-H youth for Citizenship Washington Focus!
Register to Donate
Learn more about CWF
Native Plant Sale
May 30, 2026
9am -3pm in Building 21
Join the Master Gardeners for a Native Plant bonanza!
Over 10 thousand different plants and 100 different species will be for sale!