One of the best ways instructors can engage young people in learning is to give them opportunities to “Learn by Doing.” This includes exploring and discovering, as opposed to just reading or listening to lectures. Continue reading…
Families who are active together, get healthy together. Children need 60 minutes of physical activity per day while adults should aim for 150 minutes per week. The most important thing to remember is to make physical activity fun! Continue reading…
April 6 is fresh tomato day! Tomatoes can be eaten raw or cooked, and made into sauces. To celebrate this day, make this simple salad recipe. Continue reading…
Browning and death of branch tips is quite common in older pines. Such damage is often due to Diplodia Tip Blight (also known as Sphaeropsis tip blight). Infection kills current-year shoots and eventually may kill whole branches. Continue reading…
CALAMINT, CALAMINTHA NEPETA SUBSP. NEPETA
Like a cloud of confetti, tiny white flowers, sometimes with pale blue, appear from early summer to fall. Undemanding and dependable, calamint provides the perfect companion for other summer bloomers and foliage plants. Continue reading…
The last Friday in April is National Arbor Day. Plant a tree or support an organization which plants trees. Continue reading…
There are naturally occurring elements and minerals within Nebraska’s geology, and with that, it is not uncommon to find them in Nebraska’s groundwater. Calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese, fluoride, arsenic and uranium are among the elements found in Nebraska. Continue reading…
Profitability of cow-calf operations begins with high conception rates. Modern technologies such as artificial insemination or in vitro fertilization increase pregnancy rates when administered correctly. However, many commercial producers still utilize herd or clean-up bulls. Continue reading…
Questions are powerful tools and they encourage children to think at a higher level. The types of questions you ask young children can affect the quality of your conversation with them. Continue reading…
Insect season is just around the corner! There are many opportunities to help contribute to research on Nebraska’s insects and their relatives through community science projects. Continue reading…
The 2021 Weed Awareness special section in the April NEBLINE paper version is online in PDF format. Prepared by the Lancaster County Weed Control Authority, this section includes information about Nebraska's and Lancaster County's noxious weeds, as well as a 2020 Annual Review.
Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County and 4-H Council presented the Lancaster County 4-H Achievement Virtual Celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 23. The theme was “Shine On 4-H’ers!” The light of accomplishments by 4-H members, clubs and leaders in 2020 were spotlighted!
Lancaster County 4-H is proud to announce James Blake of Lincoln as winner of the April “Heart of 4-H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service.
He has gone above and beyond his duties as Director of Strategic Initiatives and Focus Programs at Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) to help... Continue reading…
Upcoming dates:
• Eggs set in incubator: April 6
• Day 7 candling: April 13, 1:30 p.m.
• Day 14 candling: April 20, 1:30 p.m.
• Hatch date: April 26–27
Nebraska Extension started a GROBigRed Virtual Learning Series last year and the 12 programs are archived at
https://byf.unl.edu/grobigred-virtual-learning-series. The series is returning in 2021! Stay up-to-date on planned programs by following @GROBigRed on Facebook or @GROBigRedUNL on Twitter. Continue reading…
Backyard Farmer is coming Thursday, April 1 @7pm on NET. Lawn and garden expertise since 1953. Backyard Farmer is a co-production of NET Television and Nebraska Extension.
Support 4-H by eating at Runza on 33rd and Pioneers on Tuesday, April 20 from 5–8 p.m. Simply mention 4-H and Lancaster County 4-H Council will receive 15% of the proceeds. 4-H Council helps support 4-H programs, activities and scholarships.
Nebraska State 4-H Camp near Halsey will offer several week-long overnight camps June–August open to all youth ages 8–18 (need not be enrolled in 4-H). Charter bus transportation options will also be offered select weeks from UNL East Campus in Lincoln. 4-H camp brochure now available.
Big Red Summer Academic Camps are residential, career exploration camps held at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. They are open to all youth grades 9th/10th–12th, including recent high school graduates. This year’s dates are June 13-18. Registration deadline is May 28. Continue reading…
The Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute is a five-day program for current high school juniors and seniors to learn about agricultural career opportunities. NAYI will be held July 12–16 at UNL East Campus. Applications are at https://nda.nebraska.gov/nayi and must be submitted online by April 15.
The Spring Fling Dressage Schooling Show will be held on Saturday, May 1, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Pavilion 3. Open to all ages to benefit the 4-H horse program. Entries are due April 17. Show flyer at https://go.unl.edu/springdressage.
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.