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Spring Affair Preview Party and Sale

Be the first to shop the biggest plant sale in the Great Plains.

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5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: Sandhills Global Event Center Room: Currency Pavilion Target Audiences:
PlantNebraska (formerly the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum) will host its 2026 Spring Affair Plant Sale on April 23-25 at the Sandhills Global Event Center (4100 N. 84th St.) in Lincoln.
This event originated in PlantNebraska.
Sale

Spring Affair Plant Sale — General Admission

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2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Sandhills Global Event Center Room: Currency Pavilion Target Audiences:
PlantNebraska (formerly the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum) will open its 2026 Spring Affair Plant Sale to free general admission on Friday, April 24, 2-6 p.m., at the Sandhills Global Event Center (4100 N. 84th St.) in Lincoln.
This event originated in PlantNebraska.
Sale

Spring Affair Plant Sale — General Admission

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9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Sandhills Global Event Center Room: Currency Pavilion Target Audiences:
PlantNebraska (formerly the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum) will open its 2026 Spring Affair Plant Sale to free general admission on Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at the Sandhills Global Event Center (4100 N. 84th St.) in Lincoln.
This event originated in PlantNebraska.
Webinar

GroBigRed Virtual Learning

Lawn and Landscape Weeds

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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
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Weeds are among the most visible and persistent landscape pests, competing with desirable plants for space, light, water, and nutrients. Any plant growing where it’s not wanted can be considered a weed, making effective management essential for every …
This event originated in HLES Merge Calendar.
Webinar

GroBigRed Virtual Learning

Beyond Pollinators: Predatory and Beneficial Bugs

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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
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Good garden bugs aren’t just our pollinators. From pest predators to nutrient cyclers, learn about some of the other helpers in our gardens and how to support their ongoing presence to best benefit your plants and landscape.
This event originated in HLES Merge Calendar.
Webinar

GroBigRed Virtual Learning

Recognizing Tree Hazards and Non-Hazards

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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
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Trees bring many benefits to our landscapes, but hazards need to be identified and either remediated or removed. Property owners will learn methods to detect possible defects on their trees and how to obtain professional assistance to determine the …
This event originated in HLES Merge Calendar.
Webinar

GroBigRed Virtual Learning

Composting for Small-Scale Growers: Understanding Basic Principles, Selecting the Right Ingredients, Testing for Quality, & Remedies for Common Problems

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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
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This session is designed to equip small-scale growers the knowledge and skills for making compost to enhance soil structure, microbial richness, soil aeration & water retention. We will explain the biological foundation of composting, adding …
This event originated in HLES Merge Calendar.
Webinar

GroBigRed Virtual Learning

Fall Garden Preparation

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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
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Once fall comes along, there are quite a few tasks to complete in our lawns and gardens, but timing is very important. Learn about fall tree planting and pruning, fall lawncare and more. Participants will also learn how to prepare their landscapes …
This event originated in HLES Merge Calendar.
Webinar

GroBigRed Virtual Learning

Spring Flowering Bulbs

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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
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Spring-flowering bulbs provide early-season color, fragrance, and pollinator support when other plants are dormant. Learn basic care and selection of spring bulbs you can plant this fall.
This event originated in HLES Merge Calendar.
Information Session

Extension Master Gardener Information Meeting

Douglas-Sarpy Counties

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6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Counties Target Audiences:
The Nebraska Master Gardener program is a horticulture related volunteer training program based in many counties throughout the state. It has been part of UNL Extension since 1976. Master Gardener volunteers are trained by UNL Extension faculty and …