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What's in a log? Over 3,300 Lancaster County fifth graders from 51 schools attended the 24th annual earth wellness festival on March 20 and 21 at Southeast Community College.View more photos. Photo by Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County staff -
Twenty-six 4-H youth ages 8 and up learned beginning sewing skills while constructing a pillow at the "4-H Pillow Party" sewing workshop on February 10, 2018. 4-H'ers learned how to cut and measure fabric, use a pattern, use an iron to press open seams and how to thread and sew using their sewing machine. Adult volunteers and parents guided youth through each step.View more photos.. Photo by Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County staff -
The April Issue of the NEBLINE Newsletter includes the 2018 Weed Awareness Insert. Learn about Nebraska's Noxious Weeds and how to prevent the spread of invasive species. April NEBLINE with Weed Insert -
Many Nebraska soils have high clay and silt content making them prone to compaction. Learn how you can prepare your lawn for summer. Learn more. -
Starting April 1, 2018, the Lincoln Landfill will not accept clean and dry corrugated cardboard. Learn about options for recycling HERE
News & Information
The April 2018 Edition of the NEBLINE Newsletter is free on-line
Feature story: Can You Pass This Food Safety Quiz? Access this article and more here
Cherry Creek Habitat Weather Station
Upcoming Events
Early Spring Care for Fruit Trees
When the apple and cherry trees start to bloom, we know spring has finally arrived. Fruit trees are wonderful additions to the home landscape, both as fruit producers and ornamental blooming trees. Learn more.
Need help with an Ag Lease?
Ag Lease 101 helps both land owners and land operators learn about alternative lease arrangements and includes sample written lease agreements for several alternatives. Ag Lease 101 was created by and is maintained by the North Central Farm Management Extension Committee. Learn more and find sample lease agreements
UNL Water Website Redesigned, Now Offers Monthly E-Newsletter
You can quickly access University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s wide-ranging water resources at one convenient website, http://water.unl.edu. Find resources on agricultural and residential water, manure management, groundwater and surface water information. Sign up for a free e-newsletter at https://water.unl.edu/newsletter.
New Hazardous Materials Collection Center Open
The City of Lincoln recently opened a new Hazardous Materials Collection Center at 5101 N. 48th Street. The permanent facility for the disposal of hazardous materials will serve Lincoln and Lancaster County residents as well as qualifying small businesses such as home-based operations, nonprofits, churches, and others who produce less than 220 pounds of hazardous waste per month. Details
Build a Bat House!
Bat house construction and installation can be an environmentally friendly and rewarding activity. Putting up a bat house, however, does not guarantee that bats will use it. We don’t know exactly why bats dwell in one house and not another, but by following a few recommendations you can increase the likelihood that bats will live in your bat house. Learn more.
Free Fruit and Vegetable Fact Sheets!
FREE, Downloadable. Set of 30 fruit & vegetable fact sheets with information about: nutrition, uses, description, varieties, where first cultivated and whether they are grown in Nebraska. Learn more