The Nebraska On-Farm Research Network (NOFRN) is a collaborative research program designed to be “by farmers, for farmers.” It bridges the gap between academic research and real-world application by partnering Nebraska Extension faculty with local producers to conduct applied research... Continue reading…
Every March the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics celebrates National Nutrition Month®, a nutrition education and information campaign that focuses on making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. The 2026 theme, “Discover the Power of Nutrition” ... Continue reading…
These recipes highlight colorful ways to add more fruits and vegetables throughout the day. Bell Pepper Nachos provide a crunchy alternative to chips, while Berry Good Overnight Oatmeal makes it simple to start the day with fruit and fiber... Continue reading…
Join the experts from Nebraska Extension to learn and ask questions about:
• March 11 — The Road to Ripe: Growing Great Tomatoes
• April 8 — Vegetable Garden Insect Pests
• May 13 — Lawn & Landscape... Continue reading…
The 2026 Perennial Plant of the Year is ‘Blackhawks’ big bluestem. The foliage emerges dark green, turning reddish-purple as the summer arrives. In mid-summer, the “turkeyfoot” inflorescences appear and by September, the plant takes on a deep purple hue. More compact than other big bluestem... Continue reading…
Lori Swiatek has been an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer (EMGV) for 2 years and has volunteered over 100 hours. Lori has volunteered at Discovery Days and teaches students about gardening at the Beattie Elementary School garden. Continue reading…
Consider planting native perennials that are beneficial to native pollinators like solitary bees, bumblebees and butterflies. Native plants include coreopsis, coneflower, aster, goldenrod, butterfly milkweed, ironweed, blazing star, beardtongue, pitcher sage, bee balm and purple poppy mallow. Continue reading…
In Nebraska Extension’s Look Who’s Hatching program, childcare providers with preschool-age children have a hands-on learning adventure of hatching chicks or ducklings! Extension loans the necessary items (incubator, chicken or duck eggs, and brooder box) and an emergent curriculum. Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H and 4-H Council presented the Lancaster County 4-H Achievement Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 12. The theme was “Our 4‑H'ers are out of this world!” The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners proclaimed Feb. 12 as “4-H Achievement Day.”
This January, several Nebraska 4-H’ers attended the 4‑H & FFA Western National Roundup’s Horse Classic in Denver, Colo. To qualify, each team and individual were required to win the state competition. This year, the Horse Judging contest consisted of 37 individuals on 10 different teams... Continue reading…
The Lancaster County 4-H Council, comprised of adult and youth volunteers, helps determine long- and short-term goals and policy for Lancaster County 4‑H. 4‑H Council also raises funds to help support 4‑H programs, activities and scholarships. Continue reading…
In January 2026, 4‑H Teen Council members organized and led an overnight Lock-In for 4th and 5th graders, complete with a Disco Party theme. Teens planned the event from start to finish, serving on games, crafts and food committees. Continue reading…
Carolyn Eschliman is receiving Lancaster County 4‑H’s March “Heart of 4‑H Award.” She started by judging 4‑H crochet and knitting at the Lancaster County Super Fair and Nebraska State Fair. For the past 12 years, she has helped 4‑H volunteer Kath Conroy during sewing... Continue reading…
Betty Lou Doty is receiving Lancaster County 4‑H’s April “Heart of 4-H Award.” In recent years, she has helped 4‑H volunteer Kath Conroy during sewing help sessions for Lancaster County 4‑H’ers held at the Sewing Centre of Lincoln (formerly the Bernina Sewing Center). Continue reading…
The 4-H Spring Rabbit Show will be held on Saturday, March 14, 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 (age as of Jan. 1, 2026). This is a great opportunity for youth to talk to 4‑H’ers about... 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…
Darby Walsh recently joined Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County as an Extension Assistant who will help support the Nutrition Education Program (NEP). She will focus on engaging youth and young adults with nutrition information as well as increasing nutrition access in Lancaster County. Continue reading…
Extension Educator Tracy Anderson and a team of Extension professionals from Nebraska, Georgia and Penn State were recently recognized as the national winners of the “Search for Excellence in Teen Programming Award” by the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals... 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 https://newsroom.unl.edu/announce/4h-lancaster
Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County upcoming events are listed in our online event calendar at https://events.unl.edu/lancaster. View by week, month, year or upcoming.