Silver Clovers

Welcome to Silver Clovers, a special learning series for adults ages 50 and older.

Our goal is to provide online, in-person, and on-demand educational and enrichment activities so that older adults can build skills, increase knowledge, practice healthy behaviors, and connect with others. Sign up for monthly Silver Clovers emails to stay in touch!

About Silver Clovers

According to the CDC, loneliness and social isolation in older adults are serious public health risks due to living alone, the loss of family or friends, chronic illness and hearing loss. Studies show social isolation can significantly increase a person’s risk of premature death from all causes, along with many other adverse health effects. The pandemic intensified this condition for Johnson County’s fastest growing population--older adults.

Johnson County Extension responded by offering a series of events, both online and in-person, to connect residents while offering opportunities to improve skills and increase knowledge in a variety of program areas.

Silver Clover Classes and Events

Educational Videos

Watch our previous classes on YouTube! Click here for a list of all videos or watch the programs below.

Exclusive Look at the Johnson County Fair

Exclusive Look at the Johnson County Fair with 4-H Youth Development agent, Lexi Ray

Design a Potted Flower Container

Horticulture - Small Farms agent Anthony Reardon shows you how to design a lovely potted flower container. Watch the video or read the article here .

5 Reasons to Volunteer

Extension director Tara Markley highlights five reasons why volunteering in your community is great.

Walking for Good Health and Wellness

Nutrition, Food Safety, and Health Extension Agent Chelsea Reinberg goes over the basics of Walking as a program for good health and mental wellness.

How to Collect Coneflower Seeds

Natural Resources agent, Amy Keigher, tells us how to collect coneflower seeds.

How to Dispose of Old Medication

Learn best practices for disposing of old medication from Family & Community Wellness agent, Joy Miller.

Watch Past Classes

Questions?

Call the Johnson County Extension office at 913-715-7000.

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