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.
Every year we work hard to provide Summer Enrichment opportunities for the youth of Douglas County! See below for this year's summer youth programming! The last day to register for both programs is May 31, 2025! See our now open for registration, Culinary Kids and Explorers Camp!
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!
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 Research and Extension”. Access the grant guidelines and application on our website. Grant applications are due Oct. 1, 2025, for the 2026 garden season.
Celebrate Volunteers!
K-State Research and Extension Douglas County has some of the most amazing volunteers in Kansas! The hardwork they do can be seen both behind the scenes as well as front and center! Join us as we celebrate their hard work this month, week by week!
Sharon and Niki's Shout-out
Happy Earth Day! What better way to celebrate than to thank one of our volunteer groups that work with the earth constantly? See Sharon (Horticulture and Natural Resources Agent) and Niki (Agriculture and Horticulture Program Assistant) as they thank our hard-working Extension Master Gardeners for all that they do this Volunteer Week!
Our Spring 2025 Newsletter is out now! See updates, program information, helpful resources, and more from Extension staff and Agents so you can be up-to-date with what is happening in your community!