June 2026

Workshops and Programs

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communications, program information or reasonable accommodations, need to contact the OSU Extension Office

at 405-713-1125 at least two weeks prior to the event.

Co-Parenting for Resilience

Navigating the challenges of divorce or separation? Join the Co-Parenting for Resilience workshop, a one-session class designed to equip parents with strategies to support their children's adjustment to changing family dynamics. This course is approved by the Oklahoma court system for most counties and fulfills the court-mandated requirement for divorcing or separating parents.

English Sessions (only one class is needed for completion)

Tuesday, June 9th from 12:30 pm- 4:30 pm

Tuesday, June 23rd from 12:30 pm- 4:30 pm

Tuesday, July 21st from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location:OSU-OKC Campus

Student Center, Room 304

Spanish Session (only one class is needed for completion)

Saturday, June 6th from 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Saturday, July 25th from 12:30 pm -4:30 pm

Location: OSU-OKC Campus - John Kirkpatrick Building (Room 128)



Registration Fee: $35.00​ per person

Payment by Cash, Check, or Money Order: Make payable to "OSU Extension" and deliver to: OSU Extension 2500 NE 63rd Street OKC, OK 73111​

Payment by Phone: (405) 713-1125 (preferred)

Culinary Mushrooms

Learn how to grow the right mushrooms for your summer pool and party gatherings.

Date: Saturday, June 6th , 2026

Time: 10:30 am

Location: Edmond Library

10 S. Blvd, Edmond Ok, OK 73034

Cost: Free & No registration required

Med instead of Meds - 4 Part Series

Interested in a Mediterranean-style eating pattern but not sure where to start? Join the Med Instead of Meds series to learn 7 simple steps, practical tips, and easy recipes to help you eat the Med Way every day.

Date: Monday, June 8th,15th , 22nd AND 29th, 2026

Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Location: Belle Isle Library

5501 N. Villa Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73112

Cost: Free & registration required

Pressure Canning Workshop

Learn how to safely can low-acid foods—such as meats, poultry, vegetables, soups, and stews—in this hands-on workshop where participants will prepare a low-acid item, pack it in jars, and process them using a pressure canner, then take home a jar of the finished product.

Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026 5 PM - 8 PM; Wednesday, July 22, 2026 9 AM - 12 PM; Saturday, August 22, 2026 9 AM - 12 PM

Location: Oklahoma County OSU Extension

2500 NE 63rd St. OKC, OK 73111

Cost: $15 per participant. Space limited to 10.

Register by calling 405-713-1125

Hive Check

Interested in becoming a beekeeper, but don’t know where to start? Come learn how to properly check a hive and care for honeybees!

Date: Wednesday, June 3rd, Thursday, June 18th, Wednesday, July 1st OR Wednesday, July 15th.

Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Location: Oklahoma County OSU Extension

2500 NE 63rd St. OKC, OK 73111

Cost: $15 & call 405-713-1125 to register.

Gardening Through the Heat

Do you struggle with gardening in Oklahoma? Join Extension Educator, Mason Huddleston on how to beat the heat with successful gardening in Oklahoma Summers!

Date: Wednesday, June 10th, 2026

Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Location: Southern Oaks Library

6900 S Walker Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73139

Cost: Free & registration required

Stem Day Camp

STEM Day gives youth an exciting introduction to science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on activities led by innovators and OSU college students. Participants will explore fun experiments and projects that spark curiosity and creativity while learning that STEM is incorporated in our daily lives.

Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location: Oklahoma County OSU Extension

2500 NE 63rd St. OKC, OK 73111

Age: 3rd - 7th grade

Cost: $20. Register by calling 405-713-1125

Home Canning 101

This class is ideal for beginners or those needing a refresher and will cover the basics of water bath canning for high-acid foods and pressure canning for low-acid foods.

Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Location: Del City Community Center

4505 SE 15th St Del City, OK 73115

Cost: Free & registration required

Berries:Preserving the Season's Favorites

Learn how to preserve the vibrant flavors of fresh summer berries through freezing and dehydrating techniques that help maintain their natural sweetness year-round. This interactive program includes practical tips for preparation and storage, along with samples of fruit-based treats such as a smoothie and dehydrated fruit leather, and is ideal for reducing food waste and saving money.

Date: Wednesday, June 17th, 2026

Time: 6:00 pm

Location: Northwest Library

5600 NW 122nd Street Oklahoma City, OK 73142

Cost: Free & registration required

Scissor Tales Quilt Guild Exhibit: A Celebration of Women

This event will showcase the work of area quilters, while providing an opportunity to highlight community history. Admission $10.00. Tickets for a quilt raffle will be available at the door.

Date: Friday, June 19th AND Saturday , June 20th , 2026

Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location: Oklahoma County OSU Extension

2500 NE 63rd St. OKC, OK 73111

Cost:$10 General admission for all ages.

Stream Monitoring

Join our Water Conservation Educator as he conducts his monthly stream assessment for Deep Fork Creek as a Blue Thumb Volunteer.

Date: Monday, June 22nd, 2026

Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Oklahoma County OSU Extension

2500 NE 63rd St. OKC, OK 73111

Cost: Free. Please register by calling 405-713-1125

Crochet Camp

This day camp introduces youth to the basics of crochet through guided instruction and engaging beginner projects. Participants who attend both days will receive their own crochet kit to continue developing their skills beyond the camp. 

Date: Tuesday, June 23rd - 24th, 2026

Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location: Oklahoma County OSU Extension

2500 NE 63rd St. OKC, OK 73111

Age: 8-18

Cost: $20. Register by calling 405-713-1125

Oklahoma Biomes of Route 66: 100 Years of Change

Explore Oklahoma history to discover the natural landscape of the historical route 66, and how the Oklahoma landscape has changed over the years.

Date: Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026

Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location: Warr Acres Library

5901 NW 63rd St, Warr Acres, OK 73132

Cost: Free & registration required

Food Dyes and Food Substitutions Workshop

Learn about common food dyes, new recommendations regarding the removal of certain dyes, and how to identify them on food labels. Participants will also discover easy substitutions to help make healthier choices without giving up flavor.

Date: Thursday, June 25th, 2026

Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Location: Oklahoma County OSU Extension

2500 NE 63rd St. OKC, OK 73111

Cost: Free & No registration required

Mini Rag Wreath Workshop

 Learn how to make a 4^th of July wire rag wreath.

Date: Thursday, June 25th, 2026

Time:10:45 am

Location: Oklahoma County OSU Extension

2500 NE 63rd St. OKC, OK 73111

Cost:Cost: Free. Please register by calling 405-713-1125

Culinary Mushroom Production

Do you love Mushrooms? Join OSU Extension at the Southern Oaks Library to learn how to grow culinary mushrooms on logs right in your backyard!

Date: Tuesday, June 30th, 2026

Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location: Southern Oaks Library

6900 S Walker Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73139

Cost: Free & registration required

For more information about Oklahoma County Master Gardeners, view their website! Registration is open for the 2026 Master Gardener class. Find the registration form and details at their new website.

Be sure to check out Oklahoma County OSU Extension's monthly podcast "The Urban Gardener" with Julia Laughlin, Horticulture Educator, Mason Huddleston, Urban Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator, and Andrew Fleet, Water Conservation Educator, on various podcast platforms.

Each month, Julia, Mason, and Andrew share valuable tips and insights for homeowners and gardeners on timely issues and topics relating to lawns, landscapes, gardens, urban agriculture, and water conservation. If you would like to access the podcast on Spotify, click below.

Our Master Gardener volunteers use research based information to help the public with all things gardening! They are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, in the Resource Center. You can request to speak with a Master Gardener by calling 405-713-1125. answers@okmastergardeners.org

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