Launch Your 4-H Journey
Attend a fun family event on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 5 p.m. to discover how youth ages 5–18 can get involved in hands-on projects and exciting learning opportunities! There will be free hot dogs, refreshments and door prizes.
RECENT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
4‑H Youth Development
4-H at State Fair
The State Fair will run Friday, Aug. 28–Monday, Sept. 7. Fairgoers can view the Nebraska 4-H static exhibits all 10 days! 4‑H animal shows and contests were held the first 3 days. Several Lancaster County 4-H'ers have static exhibit on display and/or participated in contests and livestock shows!
Yard & Garden
Nebraska Master Gardener Volunteer Program: 50 Years of Growing
Extension Master Gardeners are volunteers trained through University Extension programs across the U.S., to provide research-based horticultural information to the public. Nebraska Extension organized their own Extension Master Gardener Volunteer program in 1976.
Health & Wellbeing
Growing Together Garden at ConnectioN Point
Three new raised garden beds were recently installed at ConnectioN Point, bringing the total to eight thriving beds dedicated to growing fresh produce for the Open Shelf Pantry.
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FEATURED TOPICS
Help Fight Hunger With That Extra Produce
Extension Educator Rachel Anderson's latest horticulture column in the Lincoln Journal Star is "Lincoln gardeners can donate extra produce through Harvest for Hunger."
Food Preservation Resources You Can Trust
Check out Nebraska Extension's canning, freezing, and drying resources for preserving food safely at home. Canning can be a safe and economical way to preserve quality food at home. Freezing foods is easy, quick and convenient. Dried foods need little space for storage.
Humidity and Temperature Impacts on Corn in 2026
From pollination concerns to corn racing through grain fill, some unusual patterns have emerged in Nebraska fields this summer. A closer look at the weather helps explain why.
Heart of 4-H Award Winner — Liza May
She has been co-leader of the Prairie Explorers 4-H club for 2 years, and previously was a club project leader for 2 years. In addition, Liza has volunteered at the Lancaster County Super Fair with 4-H static exhibit set-up and staffing shifts at 4-H Council’s food stand.
Spotlight on a Master Gardener — Paula Luther
Paula Luther has been an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer (EMGV) for 15 years and has volunteered over 600 hours. Paula has mentored new volunteers, answered hundreds of phone questions and served as a 4‑H judge at the Lancaster County Super Fair.
Support Staff
Meet One of Your Local Extension Experts
Vicki Jedlicka, Publication and Resource Assistant
Vicki has been with Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County for 25 years. Her communication responsibilities include NEBLINE newsletter editor, social media, website, educational materials, design, writing, photography, livestreaming and marketing. She supports all of Extension’s local program areas, including 4-H, yard & garden, health & wellbeing, etc. Vicki enjoys lifelong learning and making a positive impact in the community.
