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.
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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.
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
