Research shows participating in positive youth development programs such as 4-H, leads to young people who care about others, provide leadership and are civically engaged. The 4-H Thriving Model provides a guide for how to ensure what happens in a program is actually positive youth development. Continue reading…
Beef is packed with 10 essential nutrients your body needs; such as protein, iron, zinc and B vitamins. These nutrients help with preserving and building muscle, carrying oxygen in red blood cells, maintaining a healthy immune system, brain function and supporting energy production and metabolism. Continue reading…
May is National Beef Month. Celebrate by making this quick and easy one-pan meal! Continue reading…
Eastern Nebraska tends to have high soil pH, also known as alkaline soil, which can cause problems for some plants like river birch, pin oak, big-leaf hydrangeas and blueberries to name a few. Continue reading…
Watering roses with soaker hoses or drip irrigation will reduce the spread of black spot disease.
Plant ground covers under shade trees that do not allow enough sunlight to grow grass. Vinca minor or English ivy are ground cover plants that grow well in shade. Continue reading…
Water is life! In Nebraska, approximately 85% of people receive their drinking water from groundwater resources. This includes individual homeowners living in suburban and rural areas, as well as the majority of towns and cities across the state. Because of Nebraska’s relative wealth of groundwater Continue reading…
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Department of Agricultural Economics annually surveys land industry professionals across Nebraska, including appraisers, farm and ranch managers, agricultural bankers and related industry professionals. Results from the survey are divided by land class and Continue reading…
Challenging behavior in young children is defined as a repeated pattern of behavior that impedes the ability of the child to engage in appropriate social interactions with both their peers and adults is defined by the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI, 2023). Continue reading…
When the average person thinks of the word “pollinator,” Their mind, most likely, pictures bees or the occasional butterfly. And while bees take the crown of most efficient, and arguably the most important animal pollinators, there are plenty of others out there providing the essential service most Continue reading…
The 2023 Weed Awareness special section in the May 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 2022 Annual Review.
Lancaster County 4-H and 4-H Council presented the 4-H Achievement Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 23. The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners proclaimed Feb. 16 as “4-H Achievement Day.” Note: Achievement Celebration was originally scheduled for Feb. 16, but postponed due to weather.
Five Lancaster County 4-H’ers were treated like “super models” as they prepared and walked the runway at Omaha Fashion Week’s Student Night. Kylie Hansen, Clara Johnson, Dayton Jons, Vanessa Peterson and Alexa Smith wowed the audience as they walked like professionals in garments they sewed. Continue reading…
The 4-H Stampede was held March 25 at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln East Campus. Eighty-two youth from across the state competed in contests, including photography, art, demonstration, public speaking and horse quiz bowl. Complete results are at https://4h.unl.edu/horse/stampede. Continue reading…
The Lancaster County 4-H Prepared Speech and Radio Public Service Announcement (PSA) contest was held on March 5. More than 40 Lancaster County 4-H youth competed, while learning to communicate effectively. Continue reading…
More than 250 fourth graders from eight schools in the Lincoln area attended the Agricultural Literacy Festival held March 30 and 31 at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds. Students gained a greater understanding of agriculture and how it impacts their daily lives. Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H is proud to announce Tyler Pickinpaugh of Lincoln as winner of the May “Heart of 4-H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service. He has volunteered with 4-H since aging out of 4-H in Wyoming 9 years ago. Continue reading…
Hungry? Support 4-H by eating out at upcoming restaurant fundraisers for Lancaster County 4-H Council! 4-H Council helps support 4-H programs, activities and scholarships.
• Runza at 33rd & Pioneers on Wednesday, May 3.
• Culver’s restaurants at Lincoln’s three locations on Thursday, May 4. Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H Council is one of the nonprofits the community can give donations to during “Give to Lincoln Day” hosted by Lincoln Community Foundation. Your donation on May 24 is increased by a proportional share of a $500,000 challenge match fund! Continue reading…
Do you have a child or children interested in learning more about household pets — which includes hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, fish, caged birds and any animal small enough to put in your pocket? Attend a 4-H Household Pets Clinic on Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m.–Noon. Continue reading…
Nebraska Extension is presenting a Come Learn With Carla Clinic on Saturday, June 3 at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds, Pavilion 3. Register by May 5. Participants will be notified of their start time. Come learn with experienced clinician and judge Carla Wenburg! Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H Clover College is four days of in-person, “hands-on” workshops full of fun and a sense of belonging. Learning topics include STEAM concepts of science, technology, engineering, art and math which can spark career interests. Continue reading…
Nebraska Extension’s reverse osmosis (RO) education team, which includes Extension Domestic Water/Wastewater Associate Becky Schuerman, was selected as the 2023 State Winner of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) Communications Award in the category of... Continue reading…
The Lancaster County Agricultural Society Hall of Fame Award formally recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement or improvement of the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds and/or the Lancaster County Super Fair. Continue reading…
Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County upcoming events are listed in our online event calendar at events.unl.edu/lancaster. View by week, month, year or upcoming.
The NEBLINE newsletter is published by Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County and is available in print, e-newsletter, PDF and audio versions. Learn more at lancaster.unl.edu/nebline
Upcoming 4‑H events and deadlines are published in the "4‑H - Lancaster County" weekly e-newsletter. Enrolled 4‑H families receive this e-newsletter every Friday. Anyone can view it at newsroom.unl.edu/announce/4h-lancaster