In the five years I have been in Lancaster County, there are a few agricultural topics that most-commonly landed on my desk, my phone or my email. What better way to help address these issues than to tackle them right up front? Although, Extension receives a wide range of requests or issues... Continue reading…
Due to Covid-19, postponements, cancellations or altering of teaching and gathering events connected with Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County continues. Please refer to our website (https:\\lancaster.unl.edu) or connect with Extension staff for the status of events. Continue reading…
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• Mental Wellness
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Looking for a family activity that provides opportunities to share traditions, recipes and fun?
Try baking together using these helpful tips from the Home Baking Association. Continue reading…
For your next family baking activity, try this banana bread recipe from Nebraska Extension’s Nutrition Education Program (NEP). Continue reading…
To obtain quality fruit from your garden, it’s important to harvest the fruits at the right stage of maturity. Knowing when to harvest tree fruits is a challenge in judging several factors: flesh firmness, flesh color, skin color, flavor and number of days from full bloom. Continue reading…
Warmer weather is here and our precipitation has changed from snow to rain, though snow melt also creates stormwater runoff. The next time it rains, go outside and notice how the rainwater moves from roof areas and gutters, driveways, walkways and other concrete or asphalt surfaces. Continue reading…
Wasps are beneficial insect predators and biocontrol agents of many insect and arthropod pests, but during the summer months, some species have the potential to be an urban pest. Continue reading…
The current situation with COVID-19 and social distancing rules do not eliminate the potential for a severe weather outbreak, including the possibility of tornadoes. However, it does require a little extra preparation for such an event as we are in the midst of severe storm season. Continue reading…
Bagworms have become a serious pest in Lancaster County. Bagworm larvae hatched in late May and have been feeding on plant material for over a month. They are about half of their mature size. Continue reading…
In July, a garden needs one inch of rain or water each week. Early morning is the best time to water. Evening watering is less desirable because plant leaves that remain wet through the night are more susceptible to fungus diseases. Mulch plants to reduce water losses and improve yields. Continue reading…
Backyard Farmer (BYF) is Nebraska’s place to go for all of your gardening information for over 65 seasons. BYF airs on Thursday’s, at 7 p.m. CT, from April to September on NET1. Continue reading…
If we could press rewind and go back in time to mid-March, I wonder what we would have been doing. The sudden and abrupt transition to working from home and having to juggle roles of employee, parent and teacher all at once was certainly something most of us were not prepared for. Continue reading…
The Learning Child Team is currently offering a variety of free or low cost VIRTUAL trainings for childcare providers. Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H is proud to announce Grace Kim of Lincoln as winner of the June “Heart of 4-H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service. Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H is proud to announce the Greater Lincoln Obedience Club (GLOC) as winner of the July “Heart of 4-H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service. Even though they are not a 4-H club, they do so much to help 4-H’ers and their families. Continue reading…
Congratulations to the seven Lancaster County 4-H Clubs who received 2020 Governor’s Agricultural Excellence Awards: Cornerstone Equestrian, Five Star 4-H’ers, Lancaster County 4-H Teen Council, Rabbits R Us, Sheridan Shamrocks, Tails N’ Trails and Unified Showing. Continue reading…
The Lancaster County 4-H Speech and Public Service Announcement (PSA) contest was held virtually this year due to COVID-19. More than 52 Lancaster County 4-H youth competed in this year’s communication events. Continue reading…
The statewide 4-H Companion Animal Challenge was held virtually the week of April 13. Youth had the opportunity to display their companion animal knowledge through four contests: art, demonstration, essay and photography. Continue reading…
The Lancaster County 4-H Plant Science contests previously planned for July 8 will be changed from in-person to online. The contests will be open to all youth, as well as adults. Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H is compiling a list of 4-H resources and activities 4-H families, volunteers and youth may use at home (see https://lancaster.unl.edu/4Hathome). You do not need to be enrolled in 4-H to use these resources. Continue reading…
All public aspects of the Lancaster County Super Fair have been postponed to 2021 due to COVID-19. This year’s Super Fair will focus solely on 4-H & FFA youth participation. See press release at SuperFair.org.
Lancaster County 4-H, the Lancaster County Agricultural Society and Lancaster Event Center staff recently agreed to a plan for 4-H/FFA participation at the Lancaster County Super Fair to be a blend of virtual and in-person entries. Continue reading…
To make this year’s in-person 4-H & FFA events possible at the Lancaster County Super Fair, new types of volunteers are being sought to implement the new health guidelines and supplement the limited fairgrounds staff. Continue reading…
In June, Kait Chapman joined Nebraska Extension as an urban entomology extension educator for Lancaster, York, Seward, Cass and Otoe Counties. Her primary focus will be programs related to plant- and food- insect issues and other insects that affect humans like head lice and bed bugs. Continue reading…
Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County upcoming events are listed in our online event calendar. View by week, month, year or upcoming.
More details at: https://events.unl.edu/lancasterUpcoming 4-H events and deadlines are published in the "4-H - Lancaster County" weekly e-newsletter. All enrolled 4-H families who provide their email address in 4HOnline automatically receive this e-newsletter. Anyone can view it at https://newsroom.unl.edu/announce/4h-lancaster.
The monthly NEBLINE newsletter is published in this e-newsletter format as well as PDF format. A print version is available free to residents in U.S. postal codes: 683xx, 684xx, 685xx, 68003, 68017, 68065.
More details at: https://lancaster.unl.edu/nebline