Part 107 Remote Pilot Exam Prep Course
On Friday, April 11, an 8-hour course at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms will prepare individuals to pass the Federal Aviation Administration Aeronautical Knowledge Exam required to receive a Part 107 remote pilot certification (aka drone license). Course registration fee is $275.
RECENT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
4‑H Youth Development
4-H Achievement Celebration
Lancaster County 4-H and 4-H Council presented the Lancaster County 4-H Achievement Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. 4-H members, clubs and leaders were recognized for their 2024 achievements. The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners proclaimed Feb. 13 as “4-H Achievement Day.” The proclamation was read at Achievement Celebration by Lancaster County Commissioner Chelsea Johnson.
See Complete List of Awards
Early Childhood
Wellness for the Early Childhood Workforce
Extension Educator Jaci Foged is partnering with Julie Jones-Branch from Lincoln Littles to pilot “Healthy Habits: The 8 Dimensions of Wellness for the Early Childhood Workforce.” 100 participants from 50 childcare programs are participating in the 1-year program, which will feature monthly Zoom sessions, peer partners, digital journals and hydration trackers.
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Food, Nutrition & Health
Nutrition Education Program
How many food groups should be in a healthy snack? Arnold Elementary 4th graders recently learned the answer is 3 or more food groups! As part of this classroom's health unit, for which Nebraska Extension supplies Nutrition School Enrichment Kits (SEKs) as curriculum to support the unit, Extension Assistant Hannah Schielke led the students in a healthy snack activity.
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FEATURED TOPICS
Removing Head Lice Safely Video
Nebraska Extension experts recently developed a new video which provides practical guidance on safely removing head lice, including effective techniques for combing out lice and nits (lice eggs), treating the home environment and preventing the spread of head lice. The information is reliable and rooted in science — no gimmicks, just proven, evidence-based methods that work.
Recipe of the Month — Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
This tortilla soup recipe perfectly captures the cozy essence of winter while being easy to make, budget-friendly and packed with wholesome goodness!
Growing Onions - Sets, Plants or Seeds?
Planting onions from small bulbs or "sets" is not the best way to grow large onions for storage. Plants grown from sets often begin blooming in mid-summer and stubbornly refuse to stop. Once that happens, onion bulbs don't increase much in size.
Monthly Heart of 4-H Award Winner — Tom & Becky Schuerman
Tom and Becky Schuerman of Martell as winners of the February “Heart of 4-H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service. For 5 years, Tom and Becky have been involved with Lancaster County 4-H, helping set up static exhibit displays and poultry cages at the Lancaster County Super Fair, as well as hauling large items in their pickup. They also have loaned a chest freezer for freezing water bottles to keep rabbits cool at fair. For this year’s Horse Awards Night, Tom and Becky donated 10-foot wooden cowboy/cowgirl silhouettes they previously built for the Norris High School Band program.
Upcoming Events
4-H Youth Development
Meet One of Your Local Extension Experts
Madelaine Polk, Extension Assistant
Madelaine is an Extension Assistant with the 4-H program in Lancaster County. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Restaurant and Tourism Management, with a minor in Leadership and Communication. In her position, she focuses on the 4-H Livestock & Poultry programs, as well as school enrichment programs. Madelaine teaches school enrichment programming to youth through programs such as Ag Literacy Festivals, Embryology and the Husker Mobile Beef Lab.
