By Tyler Williams, Extension Educator
Farmers use climate and weather information daily and often subconsciously. It is engrained into many farming practices and plays a role in nearly every decision that happens on your operation. When to schedule irrigation, when to start calving... Continue reading…
In April, Kayla Colgrove joined Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County as a Food, Nutrition and Health Extension Educator. Her focus will include:
• Delivering nutrition and physical activity programs for youth and adult audiences in Lancaster, Otoe and Cass Counties.
• Maintaining the statewide... Continue reading…
In March, Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County hired two county Clerk Typist II staff to replace outgoing staff. They will help support Extension’s local programs. Continue reading…
Applesauce oatmeal muffins with blueberries
(Makes 12 muffins)
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking oatmeal
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda Continue reading…
Annual flowers make a colorful addition to any landscape. The term annual means the flowers complete their life cycle in one growing season. Their versatility makes them useful in gardens since they are available in a wide range of colors and sizes. Continue reading…
Composting Demonstrations are presented at the Pioneers Park Nature Center’s backyard composting demonstration area across the street from the Nature Center (look for the Extension banner). Demonstrations will be held at 10 a.m. on the following Saturdays: May 19, June 16, Sept. 15 and Oct. 13.
Spring Affair, the Midwest’s largest plant sale and gardening event, will be Saturday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center in Lincoln.
In May, have successive plantings of beans and sweet corn to extend the harvest season in the vegetable garden. Continue reading…
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Agricultural Economics Department conducts a yearly survey to help landowners know and understand the value and average rental rates of the land in their area. Continue reading…
Carpenter ants are the most notorious ants for Nebraska homeowners, often called out as the “big black ants.” They are feared because they excavate their nests in wood, which cause damage to building materials of our homes. Carpenter ants, unlike termites, do NOT eat wood. Continue reading…
For the past several months, I have been participating in a book club with other colleagues reading “Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children Ages Birth through Age 8” (2008) by authors Carol Copple and Sue Ed. Bredekamp. Continue reading…
Over 3,300 Lancaster County 5th graders from 51 schools attended the 24th annual Earth Wellness Festival on March 20 & 21 at Southeast Community College. Students rotated among 25-minute sessions and then attended a culminating activity with featured presenters, World Bird Sanctuary from St. Louis.
Lancaster County 4-H is proud to announce Mary Brooks of Lincoln as winner of the May “Heart of 4-H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service.
Mary has been one of the superintendents of the 4-H general areas at the Lancaster County Super Fair for six years. Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H member Abby Babcock was part of a 23-member Nebraska delegation attending National 4-H Congress last Nov. 24–28. National 4-H Congress is a five-day Educational Experience held in Atlanta, Ga. and is the premiere nation-wide event for 4-H’ers to network with others... Continue reading…
Omaha Fashion Week kicked off with Student Night on Feb. 27 at the Omaha Design Center in downtown Omaha. The runway show included collections from top 4-H members from across the state, FCCLA, Joslyn’s Kent Bellows Mentoring Program, Omaha’s Central High School and South High School. Continue reading…
4-H Clover College is four days of "hands-on" workshops open to youth ages 6 & up. This year, it will be held June 19-22 at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. Workshop descriptions will be posted online April 20. Registration opens May 9 at 8 a.m. for non-4-H members. Classes fill up quickly!
Upcoming 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 4-HOnline automatically receive this e-newsletter. It is viewable online.
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 31 is increased by a proportional share of a $400,000 challenge match fund!
The Lancaster County Chorus, originally called the Lancaster Home Extension Chorus, is celebrating its 70th anniversary on Sunday, April 29 at Eastmont Towers in the main lounge, 6315 O St., Lincoln. An open house will be 1–3 p.m. and program at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Continue reading…
The monthly NEBLINE newsletter is published in this e-newsletter format as well as PDF format. Issues older than three years are archived on UNL Digital Commons.
Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County upcoming events are listed in our online event calendar. You can view by week, month, year or upcoming.