In the United States, head lice continue to be a public health concern with around 12 million infestations per year, primarily affecting children 3–12 years in age. While they do not transmit disease, head lice will bite and feed on blood, potentially causing a slew of symptoms... Continue reading…
Health equity is defined by the World Health Organization as health for all with the “absence of avoidable, unfair or remediable differences among groups of people.” See the May 2021 Nebline article for further reading on health equity. Sparked by Lincoln’s Health Equity Coalition... Continue reading…
Explore with curiosity this unique combination of fruits and vegetables in this perfect summer salad. It’s tasty without dressing, but if you need some sauce, try sprinkling it with lemon juice and olive oil, or add your favorite vinaigrette dressing. Continue reading…
Inspired by a similar national event, Nebraska Wildflower Week is a celebration of wildflowers and native plants in the wild and in the landscape through events and activities across the state. It will be observed in early June when many of Nebraska’s prairies and gardens are at their prime. Continue reading…
Celebrate Pollinator Week, June 19–25, by planting native perennial plants and placing a bee house in your landscape.
In the summer, a garden needs one inch of rain or water each week. Early morning is the best time to water. Continue reading…
Traditionally, the fescue belt spans from South Carolina to northwestern Missouri, with the heart of it lying in Kentucky and Tennessee. In recent years, there has been an influx of fescue growth in southeastern Nebraska. Fescue is known for its hardiness... Continue reading…
With the forecast of another dry year, more people are inquiring about reusing their graywater to water their plants or lawn. It is illegal in Nebraska to discharge untreated graywater. Wastewater in Nebraska is comprised of graywater and black water. Continue reading…
For those of us who love our trees, flowers, yards and gardens, we likely want to do our best to keep our plants healthy and looking beautiful. While the love of these outdoors spaces may include a fondness for the biodiversity and nature that plants attract, some plant-eating bugs... 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 (National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations [NCPMI], 2023). Continue reading…
The Lancaster County 4-H Illustrated Presentations contest was held on April 22. Seventeen Lancaster County 4-H youth competed, while learning how to use presentation software or posters to enhance their presentation topics. Continue reading…
The Statewide 4-H Companion Animal Challenge was held virtually in April. Youth had the opportunity to display their companion animal knowledge through six contests. Congratulations to all Lancaster County 4-H members who participated! Continue reading…
About 250 people attended the Kiwanis Karnival sponsored by the Lincoln Center Kiwanis Club in April at Elliott Elementary. Nine 4-H clubs created and staffed 11 game booths. Teen Council members ran bingo for adults. Lincoln Center Kiwanians served snacks. Continue reading…
Two Lancaster County 4-H youth were among the 2023 Nebraska 4-H Foundation scholarship winners: Aleyna Cuttlers and Olivia Vanderford. The 4-H Foundation provides up to $22,000 worth of scholarships each year to graduating seniors who have been actively involved in 4-H. Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H is proud to announce Kent Richard of Lincoln as winner of the June “Heart of 4-H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service. He has volunteered with 4-H Shooting Sports for 13 years. Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H is proud to announce Caitlyn Schmidt of Lincoln as winner of the July “Heart of 4-H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service. A former Lancaster County 4-H member and summer intern, she has volunteered with 4-H for 10 years. 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…
Big Red Summer Academic Camps are residential, career exploration camps held at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln open to all youth grades 9–12. This year’s dates are June 11–16. Work with university faculty to explore a topic like STEM, digital media, fashion design... Continue reading…
All youth, as well as adults, may test their knowledge of plants through two upcoming plant science online contests.
• Lancaster County 4-H Online Tree ID and Grass & Weed ID Contests will be open from Friday, June 2, 9 a.m. through Friday, June 16, 9 a.m. Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H Clover College is four days of in-person, “hands-on” workshops. It will be held June 20–23 at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
Extension Educator Hayley Jackson will present a Babysitting Training open to all youth ages 11–15 on two separate dates: Friday, June 30 and Monday, July 24. Both will be offered 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
• Aug. 3–12, 2023
• 4-H & FFA Exhibits & Events Aug. 3–6
• 4-H Horse Shows Aug. 2–6
• Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds
August NEBLINE and SuperFair.org will have a complete schedule! Continue reading…
John Nelson recently joined the Lancaster County Extension office as a Water and Integrated Cropping Systems Extension Educator and will serve Lancaster, Cass and Otoe counties. Continue reading…
Jazmin Jurkevicius-Phares joins Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County as a 4-H Extension Assistant. Her responsibilities will include coordinating the livestock project areas. She will also lead the Embryology and Ag Literacy Festival 4-H school enrichment programs. 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