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Winter Holiday Central
Looking for ways to reduce stress, make food prep easier, and create a healthier and active winter holiday? Try to incorporate small changes that can add up to big wins over time. Check out Extension's tips, resources, and recipes! Food.unl.edu.
Recipe of the Month — Acorn Squash Cranberry Kale Salad
Extension Educator Alyssa Havlovic says, "Enjoy seasonal fall flavors in this nutrient-dense side dish." See recipe in the NEBLINE e-newsletter.
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers — Now Accepting Applications
Extension Educator Sarah Browning writes in her weekly article, "All that’s needed to get started is a love of plants, enjoyment of working with others and time to share your knowledge and skills." Read more in Horticulture News.
What’s the Deal With Smelly Well Water?
Odors that are comparable to that of rotten eggs are not ideal in your home or coming from your drinking water faucet. Read Extension Associate Becky Schuerman's article in the NEBLINE e-newsletter.
Be Part of Something Big! 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. Adults — help youth grow by volunteering! Learn more about joining 4-H!
Monthly Heart of 4-H Award Winner
Lon and Carol Bohling are December Heart of 4-H Volunteers
Lancaster County 4-H is proud to announce Lon and Carol Bohling as winners of the December “Heart of 4-H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service. Read about their contributions to 4-H!
Connect With Extension!
NEBLINE monthly newsletter @NEExtensionLancasterCo Facebook page @NEPLancaster Facebook page @UNL_LancasterCo tweets Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County videos Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County photos Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County LinkedIn Page The Buzz at Cherry Creek: A Habitat Project blogConnect With 4-H!
Lancaster County 4-H weekly e-newsletter @4HEGGCam Facebook page Lancaster County 4-H (Nebraska) Facebook private group @LancasterCo_4H tweets Lancaster County 4-H (Nebraska) videos
Meet One of Your Local Extension Experts
Elizabeth Thiltges, Extension Assistant
4-H and Positive Youth Development
Elizabeth is part of the Lancaster County 4-H team. Her focus is 4-H STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), providing programming through afterschools/out-of-school and other outreach methods. Elizabeth also oversees the 4-H cat, household pets, dog, and homeschool program areas. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education with a focus in Leadership.
See entire list of Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County staff
