K-State Extension Douglas County
Enriching Douglas County residents with research-based information, resources, and opportunities.
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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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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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Kaw Valley Farm Tour Harvest Party
October 2, 2026
Join us at Friday October 2 at Irvine's Just Beyond Paradise, from 5:30-8pm for the Kaw Valley Farm Tour Kick Off Party!
Enjoy a curated multicourse meal and cocktail hour featuring local food and wines selected especially for peak season and flavor by Chefs T.K. Peterson & Depal Patel. Dessert to be prepared and served by Chef Jack Low and the students from Eudora Culinary.
Featuring live music from Mire Pral, and a Silent Auction
$125 per person, proceeds benefit Growing Food Growing Health and the Kaw Valley Farm Tour.
Learn more and Purchase ticketsThe Kaw Valley Farm Tour
October 3-4, 2026
Get Fall started off right with the Kaw Valley Farm Tour!
For only $15/carload, explore over thirty farms on a self guided tour of the Kaw River Valley - meet local farmers, taste delicious produce, and explore the history of the area
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Tickets may also be purchased physically at our office and other select locations.
K-State Garden Hour: Groundcovers for Kansas
October 7, 2026
Groundcovers can have many uses in the Kansas landscape. From living mulches to lawn alternatives, discover the many groundcover options that can be grown in sun, shade, or the areas in between. Join Kenneth Dodson, Wildcat District Horticulture Agent, as he discusses the many benefits and challenges when converting traditional lawn and landscape areas into groundcover.