It’s summer. The sun is out. The mornings are refreshing and the evenings are long. It is time to be outside and have some fun! Great news, most outdoor activities can help fit more physical activity into your day. Being active as a family can benefit everyone. Continue reading…
The Lancaster Extension Education Center is open, although some restrictions to the staff office area remain in effect. Limited public meetings and events are being held in the conference rooms with social distancing guidances in place. Masks are highly encouraged. Continue reading…
One of my favorite things about summer is eating fresh produce like watermelon, tomatoes and corn. Try one of these easy recipes from Nebraska Extension. Continue reading…
The best time to seed cool season grasses, such as Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue, is between August 15th and September 15th, so its time to start your site preparation. Continue reading…
Those residences that are not served by a public water system need a source of water for both consumption and daily needs. A private well, most often, fulfills these needs. Continue reading…
With summer comes spending more time outdoors, and more time outdoors inevitably leads to more exposure to things that can make us itch – plants, mosquitos and chiggers to name a few. But what exactly is a chigger? Continue reading…
The time to prepare is before something happens. No matter where you are, work, school or home, a Family Emergency Communication Plan is essential in the event of any crisis! Continue reading…
Are most of your early summer perennial flowers done blooming for the year? Wouldn’t it be nice to have a selection of perennials that bloomed late in the summer? Continue reading…
Water the garden early in the day so plants can absorb the moisture before the hot sun dries the soil. Early watering also insures the foliage dries before night. Wet foliage at night increases susceptibility to fungus diseases. Continue reading…
One of the most effective ways to improve children’s reading ability is by reading often and early to them. When summer rolls around, we may be tempted to ease up on academic expectations and the amount of quality time we spend reading with children or children spend reading on their own. 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 Jim and Nita Stell of Lincoln as co-winners of the August “Heart of 4-H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service. 4-H volunteers for over five years, the couple has helped in a variety of roles:
• Assisted with the Clover Kids 4-H club... Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H launched two back-to-back community-service sewing projects which began on March 25 due to the need for protective gear for Bryan Health’s medical staff in Lincoln. The first was the “Hats for Hospitals” project where cotton surgeon hats were sewn. Continue reading…
The county 4-H Life Challenge contest was held virtually this year. Thirty-one youth demonstrated their knowledge in the areas of Foods & Nutrition, Personal Finance, Human Development, Healthy Lifestyles and Home Environment in a written placement exam and an oral solution video. Continue reading…
Over 174 youth from across the state competed in the first 4-H virtual state public speaking contest. The top winners in each division received medals. Congratulations to all youth who participated! The following Lancaster County 4-H’ers earned purple ribbons. Continue reading…
No general public at in-person events, but everyone may celebrate online (see announcement about livestreaming and public online showcases). Up-to-date schedule and map is online. This replaces the 4-H & FFA schedule published in the Fair Book.
No general public at in-person events, but everyone may celebrate 4-H’ers fair projects through livestreaming and public online showcases! Livestream schedule and links to all public showcases will be posted at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair/publicshowcases. 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.
The 2020 Nebraska State Fair will be held Aug. 28–Sept. 7 at Fonner Park in Grand Island. The State Fair has been modified to focus on showcasing 4-H & FFA events and exhibits. Gate admission will be free! Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H has compiled a list of 4-H resources and activities 4-H families, volunteers and youth may use at home. You do not need to be enrolled in 4-H to use these resources. Resources include:
• It’s Magic! Clover Kids At Home Activities
• Listen to Your Heart Continue reading…
Congratulations to two Extension educators and one associate at Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County who recently received promotions. Continue reading…
Each summer, student interns join the 4-H staff at Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County and provide much needed assistance. Three full-time interns help with ongoing summer programming, including contests, Clover College, Lancaster County Super Fair and other activities. 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