Mosquitoes are both a nuisance pest and a health pest. Mosquitoes are known as the deadliest animal on earth due to the ability of some mosquitoes to transmit diseases like malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever, encephalitis and West Nile virus (WNV). Continue reading…
By Jody Green, PhD, Extension Educator, Lancaster County
It is not a secret that I love being outdoors. If you follow me on Twitter (@JodyBugsMeUNL), you know I try my best to explore our Nebraska environments, both indoors and outdoors, looking for arthropods. Continue reading…
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Even though we have had some time to let the March 2019 blizzard and flood sink in, it is still in the front of the minds of many Nebraskans. I constantly think back to the series of events that led up to that event and think “Could the March 2019 flood happen again?” Continue reading…
Good Farmer to Great Manager record-keeping classes will teach farmers and ranchers to keep accurate records for their operations. The class will be held at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln on Thursday, July 18, 1–5 p.m. and Friday, July 19, 8 a.m.–noon.
Nothing says summer more than fresh salsa! Eating fruits and veggies in a variety of colors — red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, white and brown make for a pretty plate and an even better palate of nutrients for good health! Cooking with your children can also help show them...
FRESH FRUIT SALSA WITH CINNAMON CRISPS
(Makes 4 servings, 1/4 cup salsa and 1/2 tortilla).
4 strawberries
1/2 banana
1 apple
1 kiwi
1/8 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 pinch nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 (8-inch) tortillas
Cooking spray
Are you ready to make a change to beautify your community, neighborhood, school or fairgrounds? Now is the time to consider applying for a Greener Towns grant to help fund your project. Greener Towns is a program coordinated by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum (NSA) in partnership with... Continue reading…
This spring, it was easy to see bagworms from last year hanging in trees and shrubs. Now that trees are leafed out, it is hard to notice them, but do not assume they are not there. Bagworm larvae hatched in late May and have been feeding on plant material for over a month. Continue reading…
Many plants are easily propagated by layering in July. Verbenas, euonymus, English ivy and climbing roses are a few plants that will root if the stems are fastened down and covered with soil. Continue reading…
I would guess many families with young children have at least one set of blocks in their home. One of my oldest daughter’s first toys was a bag of plain wooden blocks, a gift from her uncle. We would spend lots of time stacking them up and knocking them down! Continue reading…
“Block Party” is a program developed by the University of Wisconsin Extension and adapted for Purdue Extension. Nebraska Extension is now offering Block Party as a statewide program to bring parents, early childhood educators and children together to engage in block play. Continue reading…
NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SELF-ASSESSMENT FOR CHILD CARE (GO NAP SACC) TRAINING FOR CHILDCARE PROVIDERS — Thursdays, Aug. 22, Aug. 29 and Sept. 5. 6:30–8:30 p.m. Must attend all nights. Free. Register by Aug. 16 at https://go.unl.edu/napsacc. Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H is proud to announce Kylee Yakel of Lincoln as winner of the July “Heart of 4-H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service. Kylee has assisted with the 4-H Food & Nutrition areas at the Lancaster County Super Fair for 12 years, starting when she was 9-years old. Continue reading…
About 400 people attended the Kiwanis Karnival sponsored by the Lincoln Center Kiwanis Club in April at Elliott Elementary. Eleven 4-H clubs created and staffed 14 game booths. Teen Council members ran Bingo for adults and staffed a booth. Lincoln Center Kiwanians served hot dogs, chips and... Continue reading…
The statewide 4-H Companion Animal Challenge was held on March 10 at UNL East Campus. Youth entered in five events: dog skill-a-thon, dog quiz bowl, demonstration, art contest and photography contest. Congratulations to all Lancaster County 4-H members who participated! Continue reading…
The 2019 4-H Southeast District Speech and Public Service Announcement (PSA) contest was held in May at UNL East Campus. The top five in each division received medals. Medal winners in the senior divisions advance to the State Contest which will be held during the Nebraska State Fair. Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H asks for adults and youth ages 8 and up to help 4-H during the Lancaster County Super Fair. If you or an interested volunteer would like to help, contact the Extension office at 402-441-7180. Continue reading…
Each summer, student interns join the 4-H staff at Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County and provide much needed assistance. Three full-time interns help with ongoing summer programming, including contests, Clover College, Lancaster County Super Fair and other activities. Continue reading…
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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.
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