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By Mary Jane Frogge, Extension Associate
Do you love gardening and want to help pollinators? Consider developing your landscape into a pollinator habitat. This program gives Nebraskans an opportunity to certify their garden and promote pollinators in their community. Continue reading…
The Cherry Creek Pollinator Habitat was established in 2013 by Extension staff members Soni Cochran and Mary Jane Frogge to be an educational habitat. It is located north of the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County office at 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln.
In 2016, it became a certified habitat... Continue reading…
June is National Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Month and the best way to celebrate is to enjoy one of the most popular fruits in the world, mangos. Luckily, mangos are available to buy in the Midwest. They can be a little intimidating if you have never bought a fresh mango. Continue reading…
Mango Tango Black Bean Salsa
(8 servings)
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 ounces) diced mangos, drained
1 can (7 ounces) corn with peppers, drained
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder... Continue reading…
The hay business is a difficult one, and the weather is often the root of the difficulties. Baling at midnight, lack of yield and delayed harvest are all issues that can be directly caused by weather. It never fails that it does not rain unless you have hay on the ground. Continue reading…
Nebraska Extension’s “2018 Guide for Weed, Disease, and Insect Management in Nebraska” offers valuable information on pest management for major crops, pasture, range, Conservation Reserve Program land, ditches, roadsides, turf and aquatic sites in Nebraska. Insects, diseases and weeds are addressed. Continue reading…
The arrival of warmer weather in Nebraska means warming soil temperatures, rain storms, greening grass and more outside activity. Warming soil temperatures also signal one of the most opportune times to test your drinking water quality. Private water supplies should be tested for... Continue reading…
Silverfish and firebrats are common in Nebraska homes, especially in buildings with cedar shake shingles on the roof. They are common scavenging insects that live outdoors in rotting wood and areas with high moisture and humid environments. Continue reading…
Wildlife living near our homes can provide wonderful opportunities to observe and learn more about their behaviors. It is exciting to see a hummingbird in a pollinator garden or a fox with its kits in a local park.
Animals wandering through our neighborhoods should be left alone. Continue reading…
Celebrate Pollinator Week, June 18–24, by planting native perennial plants and placing a bee house in your landscape.
Start a gardening notebook. Keep all your gardening records in this one location. Continue reading…
Learning for children comes with practice and repetition. They will not be good at opening doors (or any skill for that matter) until they have had many opportunities to practice the skill. Children are also learning and practicing how they should respond to adults and their peers. Continue reading…
More than 600 fourth graders from nine Lincoln area schools attended the Agricultural Literacy Festival held April 24–26 at the Lancaster Event Center. Students gained a greater understanding of agriculture and how it impacts their daily lives. Continue reading…
The Lancaster County 4-H Speech and Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest was held March 18. More than 33 Lancaster County 4-H youth competed in this year’s communication events. The following top winners... Continue reading…
The statewide 4-H Horse Stampede was held on March 10 at UNL East Campus. Nearly 139 youth competed in five events: horse bowl, public speaking, demonstration, art contest and photography contest. Congratulations to all Lancaster County 4-H members who participated! Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H is proud to announce Chris Hansen of Lincoln as winner of the June “Heart of 4-H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service.
A Lancaster County 4-H volunteer for six years, Chris is co-leader of the Clever Clovers 4-H club. Continue reading…
A Babysitting Training through the American Red Cross taught by Extension Educator Jaci Foged will be held Wednesday, July 18, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. Register by Tuesday, July 9. Open to all youth ages 11–15 (do not need to be in 4-H). Cost is $35.
4-H Clover College is four days of "hands-on" workshops open to youth ages 6 & up. It will be held June 19-22 at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. There are still some workshops open! Check availability before signing up.
4-H Summer Camps feature over 60 camps ranging from 3 days/2 nights to 6 days/5 with locations at Gretna and Halsey. Open to all youth ages 6–18 (need not be enrolled in 4-H). ew this year — Camp Cloverleaf Day Camps are week long experiences for youth 6–12 with a convenient drop off location... 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 31 is increased by a proportional share of a $400,000 challenge match fund!
Here is the solution to the weed crossword printed in the Weed Awareness special section (produced by the Lancaster County Weed Control office) in the April Nebline. Congratulations to Janice Larson from Lincoln whose name was drawn from submitted entries. Continue reading…
Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County upcoming events are listed in our online event calendar. You can view by week, month, year or upcoming.
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