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All 4th and 5th graders are invited to 4-H Teen Council’s annual overnight Lock-In, which will be held Friday, Jan. 25, 8 p.m.–Saturday, Jan. 26, 8 a.m. Registration deadline is January 23. To learn more, check out 4-H Lock-In. -
Mark your calendars for the 2019 Successful Farmer Series, which will be held weekly on Fridays starting Jan. 4 and ending Feb. 8. All sessions will be 9–11:30 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. Series topics and registration information -
Excellence in Extension Team award in the area of “engagement” was presented to the Double Up Food Bucks team which includes Extension Assistants Kyleah Bowder, Brie Frickenstein and Meredith Hein. Congratulations! Learn more about the -
Master gardeners are remarkable, trained volunteers who contribute to a number of projects serving our community. Are you interested in gardening and enjoy helping others? View photos, learn more and apply to be a master gardener.. Photo by Nebraska Extension staff -
This is a varied carpet beetle. Carpet beetles are one of the most common household pests. Not all carpet beetle sightings indicate an infestation. Read Carpet Beetles: Pull the Rug Out From Under Them. Photo by Jody Green
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The January 2019 Edition of the NEBLINE Newsletter is free on-line
Feature article: Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County 2018 Highlights
Upcoming Events
December Nebraska Ag Climate Update #ClimateTidbit
The globe has had 407 consecutive months (about 33 years) with the monthly average temperature above the 20th century average. Nebraska has had annual temps above 20th century average 17 out of the last 20 years, but 2018 will likely finish below average. Read Nebraska Ag Climate Update December 2018.
New Year, new you: Nutrition tips to a healthier you
Millions of Americans make resolutions every January hoping to improve their health by losing weight, getting fit or eating healthy. Achieve your nutrition goals this year by making small changes to what you eat and drink. Read New Year, new you: Nutrition tips to a healthier you
Garden guide: Things to do this month
January is a good time to order flower and vegetable seeds. Many varieties sell out early. Consider adding garden record keeping to your New Year’s resolutions. Make a note of which flowers and vegetables varieties do best and which do poorly in your garden. Find more to do tips, Garden guide: Things to do this month.
Parenting information when you need it
Are you expecting your first child? Do you have children or grandchildren? Finding reliable parenting information and advice on the web can be overwhelming! How do you know what you can trust? Just in Time Parenting e-newsletters from our eXtension partners are reliable and relevant resources - and they are free! Visit Just in Time Parenting
Sticky situation: Using glue boards to monitor pests
Sticky traps, glue traps or glue boards are inexpensive, disposable, non-toxic cardboard or plastic trays with special glue on one side to capture pests. These can be purchased at local hardware and grocery stores and may be labeled for insects, spiders and/or rodents. Read Sticky situation: Using glue boards to monitor pests
Problem squirrels at bird feeders
Despite popular belief, squirrels can be excluded from bird feeders. The key to squirrel-free feeders is to respect the athletic abilities of squirrels. Like grey squirrels, fox squirrels can jump sideways eight feet, straight up four feet, and down 15 feet, then hang on where it lands. Are you placing your feeders where squirrels can easily climb or jump to them? Read Control of Tree Squirrel Damage