What’s the difference between a new gardener and an experienced one? The experienced gardener has killed way more plants — or so the saying goes! Even armed with a substantial amount of knowledge, gardening is still a highly trial-and-error venture. Continue reading…
YOUTH HEALTH EQUITY PROJECT
Two teams of youth, Extension personnel and community partners are advancing health equity in Lancaster County through community-based action research. The teams are a part of the Nebraska Youth Health Equity Project (YHEP)... Continue reading…
March is National Nutrition Month. This recipe calls for a unique combination of a lesser-known vegetable — kohlrabi — along with apples and dried cranberries. I recommend pairing with grilled chicken sliders! Continue reading…
Do not till your garden when the soil is wet. It will form clods which are difficult to break up and interfere with cultivation and planting during the growing season.
Consider planting native perennials beneficial to native pollinators like solitary bees, bumblebees and butterflies. Continue reading…
GROBigRed Virtual Learning Series, sponsored by Nebraska Extension
Wednesdays, 12 p.m. CST
Join the experts from Nebraska Extension to learn and ask questions about:
3/13 — Maximizing Garden Potential • David Lott & Ian Peterson
4/10 — Rain — Use It, Don’t Lose It! • Kelly Feehan Continue reading…
The 2024 Lincoln Early Childhood Conference will be held on Saturday, March 23, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. No cost and includes light breakfast, lunch and a copy of the book Illuminating Care. Continue reading…
Chemigation is the practice of applying agrichemicals to cropland using an irrigation system to distribute both the water and chemical. Chemigation certification lasts 4 years, so please check your certification license or verify expiration online at http://go.unl.edu/chemigation-search. Continue reading…
This January, several Lancaster County 4-H youth represented Nebraska at the 4-H/FFA Western National Roundup in Denver, Colorado in the Horse Classic Contests and Livestock Judging. Continue reading…
In January 2024, 18 4-H Teen Council members organized and led the overnight 4-H Lock-In for 26 4th and 5th graders. This year, teens chose the theme, “Carnival Extravaganza,” and divided into three committees: games, crafts and snacks. Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H is proud to announce Sheridan Swotek of Kearney as winner of the March “Heart of 4-H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service.
Sheridan has volunteered in Lancaster County since 2020 when she first started announcing the Lancaster County Super Fair livestock... Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H is proud to announce Kim Bowen of Lincoln as winner of the April “Heart of 4-H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service.
Kim has volunteered with 4-H for more than 25 years. Previously, she served as Project Leader for the Flying Hoofs 4-H Club... Continue reading…
The 4-H Spring Rabbit Show will be held on Saturday, March 16, 9 a.m. at the Sandhills Global Event Center – South Hall. Open to all youth ages 8–18, with a Clover Kids class for youth ages 5–7. Continue reading…
Unified Showing is a 4-H club which empowers youth with disabilities through learning about and showing lambs with the aid of youth buddies. The club will practice once a week throughout the summer and then exhibit lambs at the 4-H Sheep Show during the Lancaster County Super Fair. Continue reading…
The annual Spring Fling Dressage Schooling Show, presented by the Lancaster County Horse VIPS committee, will be held on Saturday, April 20, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Sandhills Global Event Center. Open to all ages to benefit the 4-H horse program. Continue reading…
University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Chick Days for small and back-yard poultry producers and youth will be held on Saturday, March 16, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Department of Animal Science, 3940 Fair St., Lincoln on UNL East Campus. Continue reading…
Nebraska Extension and the Nebraska Corn Board are are delighted to announce the Corn Yield Challenge, a prestigious contest open to 4-H members (aged 8 and older as of January 1st) and FFA members (in-school members). Continue reading…
The Lancaster County Extension Board serves as an advocate for Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County. Members of the board are appointed by the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners. The Extension Board provides guidance to Extension staff in establishing and accomplishing Extension education... Continue reading…
Nominations are now being accepted for the following awards, which will be recognized at the Lancaster County Ag Society Annual Blue Jean Gala Banquet to be held in November 2024 at the Sandhills Global Event Center. Continue reading…
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.
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.
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.