School Enrichment Nutrition Kits (SEK) is a nutrition education kit program developed specifically for grades K–5 which teaches students about health, nutrition and physical activity. This program addresses the interests and needs of the students, the teachers and the school by meeting... Continue reading…
Try this simple recipe for baking butternut or acorn squash. Did you know that winter squash varieties include: butternut squash, pumpkin, spaghetti squash and acorn squash? Continue reading…
BEE HOUSE. Make a solitary bee house bundle. Collect hollow stems from the yard or purchase paper straws and bamboo poles to cut 6 inches in length. Bundle them together and tie with twine. In the spring, place the bundles out in the yard in a protected area for solitary bees. Continue reading…
Application deadline is Jan. 15.
• Do you want to learn more about vegetable gardening & landscaping?
• Do you have a passion for tree planting?
• Do you enjoy volunteering and sharing your knowledge with others? Continue reading…
Don't miss the Nebraska TURFGRASS CONFERENCE Jan. 5–7, 2021 and GREAT PLAINS Growers Conference Feb. 12–13, 2021. Continue reading…
“Mommy you do it … It’s too hard for me … I can’t do this … I don’t understand.” The struggle is real. I think it is safe to admit we all have had moments where it seems easier to ask someone else to do something or just give up rather than to keep trying. Continue reading…
If you have a pesticide applicators license — either private or commercial or you need to get a new license — classes begin soon. Make plans now to attend the training option that fits your needs. Continue reading…
After the ground freezes, mulch small fruit plants such as strawberries. One inch of straw or leaves is ideal for strawberries.
Order seed catalogs now for garden planning in January. For variety, consider companies that specialize in old and rare varieties or wild flowers. Continue reading…
Extension land specialists Allan Vyhnalek, Austin Duerfeldt, Glennis McClure and Jim Jansen will address common agricultural landlord and tenant topics, including equitable rental rates, managing and adjusting farmland leases, landlord-tenant communication, pasture leasing and other land ... Continue reading…
In September, Connor Biehler joined Nebraska Extension as the Beef Systems Extension Educator with adult education responsibilities for Lancaster County and 14 other counties in southeast Nebraska. Continue reading…
The National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS) recently held its first Virtual Annual Session. During the NEAFCE Annual Awards Program, Nebraska Extension’s statewide website, Choosing Quality Childcare at https://child.unl.edu/choosing-quality-child-care earned ... Continue reading…
The Lincoln Journal Star’s 2020 Inspire: Celebrating Women’s Leadership Awards were announced in September. The awards honor outstanding women in 11 different categories who have excelled, not only in their professional lives, but as leaders and role models. Continue reading…
Several Lancaster County specialty 4-H clubs are looking for new 4-H members. For more information about these clubs, go to https://go.unl.edu/specialty or call 402-441-7180.
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Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County will present a Youth Science Day for Homeschooled Youth on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 9–11:30 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln.
Open to all homeschooled youth, grades K–6th (most lessons are geared towards 3rd–5th graders). Continue reading…
The 2020 4-H Horse Awards Night, held Oct. 1, recognized top achievements at the Lancaster County Super Fair and other accomplishments throughout the past year. This year’s event was held as an open-house format without a formal program. Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H is proud to announce Jodi Gabel of Lincoln as winner of the November “Heart of 4-H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service. A volunteer with 4-H for 6 years, she currently is co-leader of the Little Green Giants 4-H club. Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H is proud to announce Sarah Lanik-Frain and Mike Frain of Lincoln as co-winners of the December “Heart of 4-H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service.
They have volunteered with 4-H for 12 years as parent volunteers, first with the Fantastic 4 4-H club. Continue reading…
The October 4-H Council meeting marked the final meeting for three outgoing 4-H Council members:
• Youth member Ellie Babcock served one term plus an additional year, two years as Vice President.
• Jodi Freeman served one term, two years as President.
• Brandy Gunnerson served two terms. Continue reading…
The Lancaster County Agricultural Society (which acts as the Fair Board) will hold its Annual Meeting and Board election on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds, 4100 N. 84th St, Lincoln NE 68506, in the Lincoln Room on west side of fairgrounds. Continue reading…
Save the dates! The Lancaster County Super Fair is scheduled for Thursday, July 29–Saturday, Aug. 7. 4-H/FFA exhibits and events are scheduled for Thursday, July 29–Sunday, Aug. 1. The Lancaster County Fair 150th year celebration postponed from 2020 is planned for this year! 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/lancasterThe 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/neblineUpcoming 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.