Skip Navigation

UNL Extension in Lancaster County


Know how. Know now.






Lancaster County 4-H


News & Information


GARDEN, LAWN & LANDSCAPE
Summer Jewel Pink Salvia - a 2012 All-America Selection Winner
2012 All-America Selection Winners

Selection as an All-America Selection Award winner recognizes a flower or vegetable for significant achievements, proven to be superior to all others on the market. These award winning plants are tested for years before selection, resulting in "tried and true" plants with a history of excellent performance under a multitude of growing conditions. Meet the 2012 winners: ‘Summer Jewel Pink’ salvia, ‘Black Olive’ ornamental pepper, ‘Cayennetta’ pepper, and ‘Faerie’ watermelon.

LEARN MORE
UNL Extension in Lancaster County News
FOOD, NUTRITION & HEALTH
Dining Out: How to Make Healthier Choices

Eating out often can lead to extra calories. Check out the following tips to make your next dining out experience a healthier one.

LEARN MORE
UNL Extension in Lancaster County News
FAMILIES & RELATIONSHIPS
Parenting Plans for Separating or Divorcing Parents

When parents divorce, they are required to file a parenting plan with the court before the final divorce decree is granted. This NebGuide discusses what a parenting plan encompasses and how this plan can serve the best interests of the child.

LEARN MORE
UNL Extension in Lancaster County News
INSECTS, SPIDERS, MICE & MORE
Resources to help control bed bugs
Bed Bugs Back in the News

Bed bugs are back on the public's radar as local news stations reported students finding bed bugs in their university dorm room after returning from winter break. It isn’t easy to control a bed bug problem because it can take a lot of time and effort.

LEARN MORE
UNL Extension in Lancaster County News
CONSERVATION
Master Conservationist Awards

The Master Conservationist program was established in 1983 to recognize those who have excelled in soil and water conservation. Awards are given in the categories of production agriculture, residential, community and youth. Anyone can submit nominations - due February 1, 2012.

LEARN MORE
UNL Extension in Lancaster County News
COMMUNITIES & LEADERSHIP
Influence: The Essence of Leadership

Influence can be with people, things or events. Strength and effectiveness of influence can vary. The process the leader uses to influence someone can take a variety of forms.

LEARN MORE


Can You Guess It??

Can You Guess it??

Click here for the Answer

This page was updated Monday, January 23, 2012 9:54 AM



Keep up with UNL Extension in Lancaster County:


Check out the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension in Lancaster County on YouTube follow the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension in Lancaster County on Twitter Become a fan of 4-H Embryology and 4-H EGG Cam on Facebook

Friend us!

Join us!