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4-H Clover College

Robots! Monarchs! Bridges! Popcorn! Watercolors! These are some of the topics for 4‑H Clover College workshops which still have openings, June 9–12!  

RECENT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

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.

NEBLINE Article
Master Gardener volunteers planting, educating, and collaborating. Artwork says "Master Gardener Volunteer Program • 50 Years • 1976-2026"

4‑H Youth Development

4-H Horse Stampede Top Results

The Nebraska 4‑H Stampede was held April 25 & 26 at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln East Campus. Several Lancaster County 4-H youth earned purple ribbons and top placings! The Horse Judging Senior Team earned Champion and will represent Nebraska at the 4-H & FFA Western National Roundup in Colorado next January.

NEBLINE Article
A collage of four photos showing youth who competed at the Horse Stampede; one is artwork of a mini horse drawn by a youth

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.

Facebook Post
Group gardening near a raised garden bed filled with leafy plants, surrounded by greenery.

FEATURED TOPICS

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Support 4-H During Give to Lincoln Day

Lancaster County 4-H Council is one of the nonprofits the community can give to during “Give to Lincoln Day” on May 28. Annually, Lancaster County 4-H engages over 37,000 youth through clubs, classrooms, after-school/summer sites and other programs. Online donations between May 1 and May 28 count toward the event. 

Donate

Male speaker in black and red shirt with "N Extension" logo, seated in studio with wood and glass backdrop. Overlay text reads John Nelson, Water and Cropping Systems Extension Educator

Dicamba Application Restrictions

Several Dicamba products have been approved for soybean producers in 2026. However, there are some important restrictions and guidelines you will need to know before implementing these products. Market Journal and Extension Educator John Nelson review what crop producers need to know.

YouTube Video

Fresh salad with spinach, watermelon, grapes, walnuts, and feta in a wooden bowl.

May Recipe of the Month — Refreshing Watermelon Salad

One of the first plants we can grow at the start of the growing season in Nebraska are leafy greens. They can be planted as early as April and can also be grown and harvested all season long! A unique salad to try with leafy greens is this Refreshing Watermelon Salad. 

Article by Emily Gratopp 

Man holding green and white balloons and certificate with a red background.

Heart of 4-H Award Winner — Brad Philson

A 4‑H volunteer for over 10 years, he is one of two head coaches for the Southwest Lincoln 4‑H Trap Club and is a certified shotgun instructor. The club participates in Eastern Cornhusker Trapshooting Conference shoots, various 4‑H competitions and has participated at the 4‑H Shooting Sports National Championships held in Grand Island.

Brad's 4-H Contributions

Eve Hoffman with a name tag standing in front tall sunflowers

Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Spotlight — Eve Hoffman

Eve Hoffman has been an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer (EMGV) for 21 years and has volunteered over 900 hours. Eve mentors new volunteers, teaches youth how to garden and serves as a judge at the Lancaster County Super Fair.

Eve's Community Contributions
 

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Support Staff

Meet One of Your Local Extension Experts

Olivia Lentfer, Office Associate

Olivia Lentfer began working for Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County in September of 2025. In her role, she supports the 4-H youth development program and assists with daily front desk operations. Olivia has a lifelong connection to agriculture and youth programs, having been actively involved in both 4-H and FFA. Through these experiences, she developed a love for agricultural education. Olivia is a strong advocate for Nebraska Extension programs and is truly passionate about the contributions she makes within Lancaster County. 

Olivia Lentfer in a red Nebraska Extension polo shirt standing outdoors with greenery in the background.
IN 2025
$ 789,000
was the value of 25,000 hours of service given by 2,200 Extension volunteers.
IN 2025
37,555
youth were engaged in 4-H programs through clubs, workshops, schools and community sites.
IN 2025
7,000 +
questions were answered by horticulture, entomology and water experts via emails, phone calls and walk-ins.

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