K-State Research and Extension Douglas County front of office in the spring

K-State Research and Extension Douglas County

Enriching Douglas County residents with research-based information, resources, and opportunities.

Welcome

K-State Research and 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.

 

background of the douglas county extension office's master gardener demonstration garden. horticulture hotline open April - October 2025

Need help with getting trustworthy information on your lawn, garden, or other aspects of horticulture? Our Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are university-trained and are knowledgable on a wide range of horticulture topics. They can help via call, email, or walk-in on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday from 1:00 - 4:00 PM! We hope you can utilize this free community resource to help you in your green thumb endeavors!

picture of a man standing a speaking in a room admist a group of people sitting and listening to him.

One of our main goals here at Douglas County Extension is to build sustainable and thriving communities in Douglas County. We have research-based information that can help move that vision forward. See our "Working in Groups for Community Improvement" guide to understand more about the process and available resources.

 

Active Programs

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