4-H Youth's Lego-Sorting Robot Earns a Top 10 Science Award at State Fair
Highboy Cover Crop Interseeding Research Project
Nutrition Fun at Food Fort
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Rose Winter Protection
“Winter can be difficult for roses. Rapid temperature swings - sometimes as much as 20-30° F degrees in 24 hours - coupled with wind, dryness and cold is very hard on plants. What can you do this fall to help your roses make it through winter with less damage and grow well next year? Here are some simple steps.” says Extension Educator Sarah Browning. Read more in Horticulture News.
UNL Food Thanksgiving Central
Thanksgiving meal can be overwhelming. Nebraska Extension's statewide food website has resources to help you get ready for Thanksgiving with food preparation and food safety tips. See food.unl.edu.
Nov./Dec. Recipe of the Month — Turkey Cranberry Meatballs
Extension Educator Kayla Colgrove says, “Holidays are a great time to share meals with family and friends. This easy recipe would be a perfect addition to festive gatherings.” See recipe in the NEBLINE e-newsletter.
Successful Farmer Series Returns in December
Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County’s popular program, Successful Farmer Series, is returning with new and relevant cropping systems topics presented by experts. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays, Dec. 4, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18 from 8:30–11 a.m. with check-in and breakfast starting at 8 a.m. More information at lancaster.unl.edu/farmerseries.
Join 4-H!
4-H — America’s largest youth development organization — is a community of youth learning in partnership with caring adults! The Nebraska Extension 4-H youth development program is open to all youth ages 5–18. There are no fees to join Lancaster County 4-H! Adults — help youth grow by volunteering! Learn more about joining 4-H!
Monthly Heart of 4-H Award Winner
Shane Cuttlers
Lancaster County 4-H is proud to announce Shane Cuttlers as winner of the November “Heart of 4-H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service. Read about his contributions to 4-H!
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The Buzz at Cherry Creek: A Habitat Project blog
Connect With Lancaster County Nutrition Education Program!
Connect With Lancaster County 4-H!
Meet One of Your Local Extension Experts
Alaya Greene, Extension Associate
Nutrition Education Program in Lancaster County
Alaya works with the Nutrition Education Program in Lancaster County and is funded by a grant known as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program (SNAP-Ed) that focuses on reaching limited-resource populations through direct education and Policy, Systems and Environmental (PSE) approaches. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition and Health Sciences from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. For over a year, Alaya has been engaging adults and youth in nutrition classes to help them live a healthy lifestyle while on a budget. In addition to teaching, Alaya focuses on PSE changes to make healthy living more accessible for all through her efforts at food pantries, childcare centers and serving on the Lincoln Health Equity Coalition. Among her many rewarding experiences in Extension, Alaya particularly enjoyed organizing a field trip to the Food Bank of Lincoln for a group of youth she taught at the Malone Center this past summer so they could not only learn about their personal health and wellness, but also serve the community's nutrition security efforts.
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