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.
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Upcoming Events
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Kansas State Fair
September 11-20, 2026
Go see the Douglas County 4-H projects at the State Fair!
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Car Seat Check Lane
September 12, 2026
Join Safe Kids Douglas County at Cable Dahmer Kia of Lawrence (1225 E 23rd St, Lawrence, KS 66046) from 10am-12pm for a free car seat check lane!
Kids spend a lot of time in a car. Whether it is a daily trip to school or a family road trip, we’re here to help make sure you have all the information you need to keep your kids safe in the car and on the road!
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Drop in SNAP Application Assistance
September 15, 2026
The Extension Master Food Volunteers with be available for drop by SNAP application assistance at Trinity Episcopal Church (1011 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044) from 1-3pm
Enhancing Landscapes with Fruiting Trees, Shrubs, & Vines
September 19, 2026
Please join us on Saturday, September 19, at 10:30 am to hear this presentation by Dylan Parsley, the Horticulture Agent for Wyandotte County Extension. He will talk about how to incorporate fruit-bearing trees, shrubs, and vines into attractive and productive home landscapes. This presentation covers plant selection, site considerations, basic care, and management practices to help gardeners successfully grow edible plants while enhancing the beauty and
function of their outdoor spaces.
All of our education programs start at 10:30 am, are approximately one hour long, and are free and open to the public. You can attend the live presentation in the North room of the Dreher 4-H Family Building on the Douglas County Fairgrounds, or you can view the presentation live on YouTube
Application Deadline for EMG Micro Grant Applications
October 1, 2026
The Extension Master Gardeners (EMG) of Douglas County, KS announce the availability of grant funds for gardening projects that support our mission “To share research-based, horticultural information with residents of Douglas County, in partnership with K-State Extension”.
Requests must be submitted using the designated application Form. The form is available through the Douglas County Extension Office (785-843-7058) or on the Douglas County Extension website. Applications must be received at the Douglas County Extension Office (2110 Harper St., Lawrence, KS 66046) by October 1st, 2026.
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