During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s easy to fall out of our normal routines and set our wellness and self-care aside. But in all reality, it is even more important to focus on your mental health and wellness during this busy time of year. Continue reading…
Before you host or attend your next holiday gathering, take this quiz to test your food safety knowledge to keep yourself and loved ones free from foodborne illness this holiday season.
1) Approximately how long should you allow for thawing a frozen turkey in the refrigerator? Continue reading…
Enjoy seasonal fall flavors in this nutrient-dense side dish. Recipe from food.unl.edu.
ACORN SQUASH CRANBERRY KALE SALAD
(Yield: 8 Servings)
• 1 cup brown rice, uncooked
• 2 cups no salt added vegetable broth
• 1 acorn squash, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water, cubed Continue reading…
Many homes have patios and decks complete with large pots containing shrubs or trees. These containers provide a feeling of permanence and beauty to the area. We see pictures in garden magazines — from more temperate parts of the county — of beautiful winter containers with boxwood, yew... Continue reading…
Winter is a good time to inspect trees and shrubs for bagworm capsules. Remove and destroy them to reduce next year’s pest population.
Bring out the bird feeders and stock them with bird seed for the birds. Remember to provide fresh water for them too.
Minimize traffic on a frozen lawn to reduce Continue reading…
Odors that are comparable to that of rotten eggs are not ideal in your home or coming from your drinking water faucet. Sulfate, which is a combination of sulfur and oxygen, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is found in some soil and rock formations where groundwater is stored. Continue reading…
Nebraska beef producers and corn growers — explore ways to enhance your operations. Nebraska Extension is presenting a 2022 Cover Crop Grazing Conference on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m.–2:45 p.m. at the Eastern Nebraska Research Extension and Education Center near Mead... Continue reading…
There are a number of different insects that can infest homes and wreak some form of havoc, whether they bite you or your pets, damage your home or belongings or are simply a nuisance. A common category of household insects, called “pantry pests,” are insects that infest dried food... Continue reading…
Sleep is an important aspect of the health and well-being of young children (American Academy of Pediatricians, 2016). The American Association of Pediatricians (AAP) recommends children get enough sleep or they are at risk for a number of negative health outcomes including obesity... Continue reading…
The 2022 Nebraska State 4-H Archery Outdoor Championships were held Sept. 17–18 at the Heartland Public Shooting Park in Grand Island. Three Lancaster County 4-H’ers participated and placed!
3D TOURNAMENT
• Lilly Hanley — Bowhunter Freestyle (BHFS) Young Adult 2nd place
• Suzy Hanley — Olympic... Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H is proud to announce Beatrice 77 Livestock of Beatrice as winner of the November “Heart of 4-H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service. Dennis Henrichs and Rick Jurgens of Beatrice 77 Livestock have been involved with 4-H since they started auctioneering... Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H is proud to announce Lon and Carol Bohling of North Bend as winner of the December “Heart of 4-H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service.
They have volunteered with 4-H for over 40 years! In Dodge County, Carol was a 20-year club leader, and they both served... Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H began awarding a monthly Heart of 4-H Award 20 years ago in January 2003 and have recognized 240 volunteers to date (mostly individuals, but some couples and groups)! Read more about each of these remarkable volunteers at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/heartaward. Continue reading…
Are you interested in exploring solar photovoltaic (PV) systems? Nebraska Extension is presenting a Solar Electric for Farms, Homes and Businesses workshop at several locations across the state. The speaker will be Extension Educator F. John Hay, who has 10 years experience doing solar... Continue reading…
The following purple ribbon winners and top 10 winners should have been listed in the State 4-H Horse Expo Top Results printed in the October Nebline.
• Makenna Coe: Senior Ranch Riding (10th place, blue ribbon)
• Caraline Higgins: 3–5 Year Old Halter Mares (7th place), Senior Showmanship (4th... Continue reading…
The Lancaster County Agricultural Society (which acts as the Fair Board) will hold its Annual Meeting and Board election on Thursday, Dec. 15 at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds, 4100 N. 84th St, Lincoln NE 68507, in the Lancaster Room on west side of fairgrounds. Continue reading…
Save the dates! The 2023 Lancaster County Super Fair is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 3–Saturday, Aug. 12 at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds. 4-H/FFA exhibits and events are planned for Thursday, Aug. 3–Sunday, Aug. 6. 4-H Horse Shows are planned for Wednesday, Aug. 2–Sunday, Aug. 6.
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.