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NUTRITION, HEALTH & SAFETY
So-Easy-To-Make Salmon Cakes
This quick, easy, healthy and delicious recipe uses ingredients that can be kept on hand for preparation on busy days.
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4-H & YOUTH
4-H Embryology Begins
4-H staff are delivering the popular 4-H Embryology project to local third grade classrooms this week. Sessions run throughout the spring. 4-H EGG Cam is available on-line with a new live view and added Facebook Fan Page. Your family can watch chicks hatch from home, work or school.
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AGRICULTURE & ACREAGE
Soybean Cyst Nematode Spreading in Nebraska
The Nebraska Soybean Board is providing free sampling kits in Nebraska counties where soybeans are grown ($20 value). Pick up at your local extension office.
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LAWN & GARDEN/HEALTH & SAFETY
Plants Poisonous to Pets
Plants add color, fragrance and beauty to our landscapes and homes. Plants also add an element of danger. Many animals enjoy chewing on leaves and other parts of plants. Find out which plants to keep an eye on when pets (and children) are near. Emergency phone numbers should be handy in case of an accidental poisoning.
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HOME MANAGEMENT
Unclutter Your Desk
January 14th is National Clean Off Your Desk Day – the perfect day to resolve to get desktop clutter under control.
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YEAR IN REVIEW
Learn How UNL Extension Benefits Our Community
Land grant universities, like the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, work with the people they serve. Extension research and information is based in great part on issues, challenges and opportunities identified by Nebraskans themselves. This provides Nebraskans with a 15-to-1 return on their investment.
ANNUAL REPORT FOR UNL EXTENSION IN LANCASTER COUNTY
Photo at the Top of this page: 3,000 pounds of pesticide containers were collected last year in Lancaster County and recycled through the Pesticide Container Recycling Program, which is coordinated by UNL Extension. Learn more
This page was updated Sunday, January 11, 2009, 2 pm CT
UNL Extension in Lancaster County
Upcoming Local Events:
Visit the on-line Calendar for details:
Jan 13 - Guardianship Training
Jan 15 - Parents Forever
Jan 23-24 - 4-H Lock-in
Jan 26 - FCE Council Mtg
Jan 27 - FCE Lesson
Jan 29 - Private Pesticide Applicator Trainings
Jan 29 - Small Steps to Better Health, Wealth Begins
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Overnight Lock-In Fun
for 4th & 5th Graders
Sleepover! Games! Fun Projects! Snacks! Movies!
Lancaster 4-H Teen Council presents its annual Overnight Lock-In Jan. 23 - Jan. 24 at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. Youth don't have to be in 4-H to attend. This year’s theme is Candy Land! Cost $15/person, registrations due by Jan. 20. Registration & Details
