Climate change is a challenging subject to understand, discuss openly and interpret how it will influence our daily lives.
GLOBAL WARMING OR CLIMATE CHANGE
The terms “global warming” and “climate change” are commonly used interchangeably, but people often have different responses to each term. Continue reading…
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Floods cause damage to trees in two main ways — physical and physiological. The severity of damage is determined by many different factors, including the tree species, beginning health of the tree, time of year the flood occurs, length of flooding event, depth of the water and... Continue reading…
Did you know June is National Dairy Month? It is a great time to learn more about dairy foods and how they fit into a healthy-eating pattern. All age groups except for young children 1–3 years old are below the recommended intake for dairy foods... Continue reading…
I’m highlighting this recipe by Cami Wells, Extension Educator in Hall County, because the recipe includes low-fat milk and yogurt, which is a great way to add more dairy foods into your day. Cami adapted the recipe from the USDA Mixing Bowl’s Banana Split Oatmeal recipe. Continue reading…
IMPORTANCE OF POLLINATORS
Pollination is the process in which plants reproduce. It involves the moving of pollen grains from the male part of the plant to the female part of the plant of the same species, and is required for germination and fertilization. Continue reading…
Pollinator Week is an international celebration of the valuable contribution provided by bees, birds, butterflies, bats and beetles. The week of June 17–23 will spotlight an opportunity to learn about some amazing animals, the pollinators. Continue reading…
Consider adding plants to your landscape that will benefit pollinators. It is necessary to have a variety of plants blooming the whole growing season, April through October. Native plants are important to include because they have pollen and nectar sources for our native pollinators.
Mid to late June is an excellent time to take softwood cuttings of shrubs to start new plants. Some shrubs which can be propagated in this way are spirea, lilac and viburnum.
Start a gardening notebook. Keep all your gardening records in this one location. Continue reading…
Research shows us the first three years of a child’s life are the most important time for learning. What happens early in life affects all aspects of a child’s development. Providing early intervention at the first signs that a child may need some additional support offers the best chance for... Continue reading…
Nutrition and Physical Activity Self-Assessment for Child Care (Go NAP SACC) Training for Childcare Providers — Thursday, June 13, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. FREE. Lunch on your own. Register by June 6 at https://go.unl.edu/napsacc.
The Lancaster County 4-H Speech and Public Service Announcement (PSA) contest was held March 17. More than 70 Lancaster County 4-H youth competed in this year’s communication events. Congratulations to all Lancaster County 4-H members who participated! 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 Glenda Willnerd of Unadilla as winner of the June “Heart of 4-H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service. Glenda has been co-superintendent of the 4-H Photography area at the Lancaster County Super Fair since 2014. Continue reading…
More than 600 fourth graders from nine schools in the Lincoln area attended the Agricultural Literacy Festival held April 2–4 at the Lancaster Event Center. Students gained a greater understanding of agriculture and how it impacts their daily lives. 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!
There will be a 4-H Rabbit Clinic and Tattooing Opportunity presented by the Rabbit VIPS Committee on Saturday, June 8, 9–11 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Open to all youth ages 8 & up. Continue reading…
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.
4-H Clover College will be June 25–28 at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Youth must be currently at least 8 years old (as of June 25) to attend the remaining workshops. Need not be enrolled in 4-H. Many workshops are full, but several have openings!
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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.