The Extension Education Center is the headquarters for all Extension programs in Shawnee County. It houses County Extension agents, program assistants, support staff and provides support for many volunteers.

The Extension staff conducts educational programs for adult and youth residents of Shawnee County in the program areas of 4-H Youth Development, Family & Consumer Sciences, Agriculture/Horticulture and Community Development.

The Extension Office is located on the Kansas Expocentre grounds at the corner of 18th and Western. Located in front of the Extension Office is the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden and Prairie Star Garden, developed and maintained by the Extension Master Gardeners.