Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County - NEBLINE - Mar./Apr. 2024

Left photo: Spruce trees planted too close to front of house are now blocking the entrance and views. Right photo: Volcano mulching is very bad for trees.
Left photo: Spruce trees planted too close to front of house are now blocking the entrance and views. Right photo: Volcano mulching is very bad for trees.

Seven Garden Gaffes to Avoid This Year

What’s the difference between a new gardener and an experienced one? The experienced gardener has killed way more plants — or so the saying goes! Even armed with a substantial amount of knowledge, gardening is still a highly trial-and-error venture. Continue reading…

 

March/April Garden Guide

GardenGuideHand.jpgDo not till your garden when the soil is wet. It will form clods which are difficult to break up and interfere with cultivation and planting during the growing season.

Consider planting native perennials beneficial to native pollinators like solitary bees, bumblebees and butterflies. Continue reading…

 

GROBigRed Virtual Learning Series

GROBigRed2023rw-600x400.jpgGROBigRed Virtual Learning Series, sponsored by Nebraska Extension

Wednesdays, 12 p.m. CST

Join the experts from Nebraska Extension to learn and ask questions about:

3/13 — Maximizing Garden Potential • David Lott & Ian Peterson

4/10 — Rain — Use It, Don’t Lose It! • Kelly Feehan Continue reading…

 

Lincoln Early Childhood Conference

2024 Lincoln Early Childhood Conference Speaker, Carol Garboden Murray, M.ED.The 2024 Lincoln Early Childhood Conference will be held on Saturday, March 23, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. No cost and includes light breakfast, lunch and a copy of the book Illuminating Care. Continue reading…

 

Teens Work Together to Lead the Lock-In

4-H Teen Council members introduced themselves to kick-off the Carnival Extravaganza-themed 4th and 5th grade lock-in.In January 2024, 18 4-H Teen Council members organized and led the overnight 4-H Lock-In for 26 4th and 5th graders. This year, teens chose the theme, “Carnival Extravaganza,” and divided into three committees: games, crafts and snacks. Continue reading…

 

March Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award — Sheridan Swotek

Sheridan SwotekLancaster County 4-H is proud to announce Sheridan Swotek of Kearney as winner of the March “Heart of 4-H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service.

Sheridan has volunteered in Lancaster County since 2020 when she first started announcing the Lancaster County Super Fair livestock... Continue reading…

 

April Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award — Kim Bowen

Kim BowenLancaster County 4-H is proud to announce Kim Bowen of Lincoln as winner of the April “Heart of 4-H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service.
Kim has volunteered with 4-H for more than 25 years. Previously, she served as Project Leader for the Flying Hoofs 4-H Club... Continue reading…

 

4-H Rabbit Show, March 16

4-H Spring Rabbit Show in 2023The 4-H Spring Rabbit Show will be held on Saturday, March 16, 9 a.m. at the Sandhills Global Event Center – South Hall. Open to all youth ages 8–18, with a Clover Kids class for youth ages 5–7. Continue reading…

 

Dressage Schooling Show, April 20

The annual Spring Fling Dressage Schooling Show, presented by the Lancaster County Horse VIPS committee, will be held on Saturday, April 20, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Sandhills Global Event Center. Open to all ages to benefit the 4-H horse program. Continue reading…

 

UNL Chick Days, March 16

Chick Days puzzle play_edit.jpgUniversity of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Chick Days for small and back-yard poultry producers and youth will be held on Saturday, March 16, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Department of Animal Science, 3940 Fair St., Lincoln on UNL East Campus. Continue reading…

 

Extension News — 2024 Extension Board

Front row (L–R): Gerald Clausen, Regina Sullivan, Meghan Sittler and Nicole Miller; Back row (L–R):Phil Wharton, Jim Ballard, Philipe Bruce, Bob Huttes, Teresa Erdkamp and Zainab Rida.The Lancaster County Extension Board serves as an advocate for Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County. Members of the board are appointed by the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners. The Extension Board provides guidance to Extension staff in establishing and accomplishing Extension education... Continue reading…

 

Lancaster County Ag VIP Awards

Nominations are now being accepted for the following awards, which will be recognized at the Lancaster County Ag Society Annual Blue Jean Gala Banquet to be held in November 2024 at the Sandhills Global Event Center. Continue reading…

 
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