2019 marks 25 years of earth wellness festival (ewf). This environmental education program was started in 1994 as the result of a petition request of 325 local teachers who wanted an environmental festival in their own community. Continue reading…
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Extension Educators Kayla Colgrove and Natalie Sehi, along with four teen ambassadors, collaborated with Malcolm Public School fourth grade teachers Stacy Kopecky and Beth Beach to offer the 4-H Healthy Habits program for a second consecutive year at Malcolm Westfall Elementary. Continue reading…
I’m highlighting this recipe from Nebraska Extension’s Nutrition Education Program (NEP) since many Malcolm students loved making and eating this recipe during one of their Healthy Habits class (see article in this e-newsletter). The mini bagels were topped with cream cheese and fresh blueberries. 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. Overall, the average market value of ag land in Nebraska declined 3 percent from 2018. Continue reading…
Later this month, a new generation of bagworms will begin to hatch from the small, tan, oval-shaped, cocoon-like structures created by last year’s insects. Large numbers of bagworms can cause severe damage to windbreaks, particularly eastern red cedar and spruce. Continue reading…
May and June include the months when those outdoor blood feeders — like ticks and mosquitoes — are most active in Nebraska. There are a variety of preventative measures that can minimize exposure to bites, but this article will focus primarily on repellents. Continue reading…
Agastache ssp., Anise hyssop, has been named 2019 Herb of the Year by the International Herb Association. The Anise hyssop plant is a perennial with blue flowers and fragrant foliage. It is a member of the mint family and native to North America. Plant it in full sun and provide good drainage. Continue reading…
In May, set out marigold, petunia, ageratum and begonia transplants. All are good border plants.
Cabbage loopers and imported cabbage worms are green caterpillars. They eat large holes in the leaves of plants in the cabbage family. For control, caterpillars can be picked off by hand or... Continue reading…
Extension Educator Sarah Browning will present two landscape workshops in May at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Cost for each workshop is $5 per person. Register by calling 402-441-7180 by the date indicated. Continue reading…
Learn how to be successful with composting by attending a free composting demonstration sponsored by Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County and the City of Lincoln Recycling Office. Composting Demonstrations are presented at the Pioneers Park Nature Center’s backyard composting demonstration area... Continue reading…
Recently, my brothers (with their families), my parents and my family were together celebrating my dad’s birthday. Food is usually part of the picture as we all need to eat. It is so fun to get together, let the kids play and enjoy my brother’s impeccable ability for grilling. Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H is proud to announce Susan Martin of Lincoln as winner of the May “Heart of 4-H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service. Susan started as a parent volunteer with the Crafty Clovers 4-H club 2-1/2 years ago. The following year, she became a co-leader. 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 30 is increased by a proportional share of a $450,000 challenge match fund!
4-H Clover College will be held Tuesday, June 25–Friday, June 28. Open to youth ages 6 & up. Registration will ONLY be available online this year! Walk-in or mail-in registrations will NOT be accepted at the Extension office. Registration opens May 8 at noon for non-4-H youth.
The Lancaster County 4-H Horse VIPS Committee is sponsoring a 4-H Pre-District Show on Saturday, June 1, 8:30 a.m. at the Lancaster Event Center – Pavilion 3. Non-4-H’ers welcome.
A Babysitting Training for 5th–7th Graders, a class through the American Red Cross taught by Extension Educator Jaci Foged, will be held Tuesday, June 18, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. Register by Tuesday, June 10. Open to all youth ages 11–15. Cost is $35.
In April, Becky Schuerman joined Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County as the Domestic Water and Wastewater Management Extension Associate. This position is a statewide appointment. Continue reading…
New this year, two part-time student interns will help Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County with various programs during the spring. This is in addition to the interns who assist with 4-H during the summer.
• Hailey Fleming — From March through September, Hailey will assist Jaci Foged with .. Continue reading…
Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County upcoming events are listed in our online event calendar. View by week, month, year or upcoming.
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.
The monthly NEBLINE newsletter is published in this e-newsletter format as well as PDF format. A print version is available free to residents in U.S. postal codes: 683xx, 684xx, 685xx, 68003, 68017, 68065.