Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County - October 2018

Last spring, Extension Educator Jaci Foged (top center) led a CHIME program in Lancaster County. During the Mindfulness and Gratitude session, participants make “happy thought necklaces” while reflecting on what makes them happy and what they are thankful
Last spring, Extension Educator Jaci Foged (top center) led a CHIME program in Lancaster County. During the Mindfulness and Gratitude session, participants make “happy thought necklaces” while reflecting on what makes them happy and what they are thankful

FEATURE ARTICLE — Nebraska Extension’s CHIME program: Enhancing childcare professionals' well-being with mindfulness

By Jaci Foged, Extension Educator

Have you ever walked across your classroom and forgotten what you wanted? Have you ever driven to work and not remembered the trip? Has your child or a child in your classroom ever said something you later struggled to recall? If you answered yes to any of these... Continue reading…

 

FOOD & HEALTH — Recipe of the month

(Photo by Kayla Colgrove, Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County)HALLOWEEN FRUIT PARFAITS
(6 Servings)

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits in 100% juice, drained
2 cans (15 ounces) mandarin oranges in water, no sugar added, drained
2 cups nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt
6 pieces candy corn

1. Drain pineapple tidbits and mandarin oranges.
2. Layer 1/3 cup... Continue reading…

 

HORTICULTURE — Emerald ash borer seminar

Ash trees have compound leaves with 5–11 leaflets. Bark is usually gray with a diamond-shaped pattern on mature trees.The seminar will be held on Thursday, Oct. 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Registration is required by Oct. 15 by calling 402-441-7180. Cost is $15 per person/couple for one set of educational materials. Continue reading…

 

HORTICULTURE — Drying gourds

(Photo by Vicki Jedlicka, Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County)By Mary Jane Frogge, Extension Associate

Harvest gourds when the vine and stem dries and begins to turn brown. Be sure to complete your harvest before the first hard frost. Immature gourds will not cure correctly and rot, so only harvest mature fruit. Continue reading…

 

4-H & YOUTH — 4-H thanks sponsors

4Hlogo_horz.jpgThe Lancaster County 4-H program — a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government — would like to thank all of the businesses, organizations and individuals who sponsored 4-H events, activities, programs and trophies during the 2017–2018 4-H year.

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/mqg7
 

4-H & YOUTH — Rabbit Clinic, Oct. 13

2017 Fall Rabbit ClinicA free 4-H Rabbit Clinic will be held Saturday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m.–noon at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Open to all youth and families. This is a great opportunity to learn about the 4-H Rabbit Program which is open to all youth ages 8–18. Continue reading…

 

4-H & YOUTH — Quilting workshops

Pictured is Shamtastics Clovers 4-H club Quilt of Valor project.4-H member Ellie Babcock, is offering “Quilting for a Cause” workshops on Saturday, Sept. 22 (8 a.m.–noon), Saturday, Oct. 6 (8 a.m.–noon), Saturday, Nov. 3 (2–5 p.m.) and Thursday, Nov. 15 (6–8:30 p.m.) to be held at the Lancaster Extension Education Center at 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Continue reading…

 

4-H & YOUTH — 4-H Information Night, Oct. 16

Information Night photo.jpgThe annual 4-H Information Night will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 6 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. See animals such as rabbits and llamas. Free hot dogs! Find out how youth ages 5-18 can join 4-H! Adults — help youth grow by volunteering!

 

Ag Society Hall of Fame 2018 awards

Marty CruickshankThe Lancaster County Agricultural Society Hall of Fame Award, established in 2009, formally recognizes individuals who have dedicated time and effort to the Lancaster County Agricultural Society beyond the normal volunteer and who have made significant contributions to the establishment ... Continue reading…

 

Deadline For Extension Board applications, Nov. 1

N_4H.EXT.4c and County logos.jpgThe Lancaster County Board of Commissioners seek community members to serve on the Lancaster County Extension Board. Vacancies will be filled with three year appointments beginning in January 2019.

Extension Board members advocate for and assist Extension staff in focus areas such as... Continue reading…

 

Make It With Wool contest, Nov. 17

Make It with Wool logo.jpegThe 2018 state Make It With Wool contest will be held Saturday, Nov. 17 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Dawson County Extension Office in Lexington, Neb. The fabrics/yarns used for the wool contest must be 100% wool or wool blend (minimum 60% wool or specialty wool fiber) for each fashion fabric or ... Continue reading…

 

Lancaster County 4-H has its own e-newsletter

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. Anyone can view it online at the following link.

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/jsz9
 

UNL CASNR Visit Day, Oct. 6

CASNR Power of Red Day.jpgUniversity of Nebraska–Lincoln’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) is hosting its annual Experience the Power of Red Visit Day for students grades 8–12 on Saturday, Oct. 6, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. There is no charge. Please register by Friday, Sept. 28.

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/88jt
 
Originally published September 20, 2018 - Submit an Item