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Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference

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Mark your calendars for the annual Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference, hosted by Rural Prosperity Nebraska. Taking place in North Platte, April 23-24, 2025, this year’s theme of “Moving Forward, Working Together” focuses on how …
Course

Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification or License to Fly Drones

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9:00 am – 5:00 pm MDT
Location: Panhandle Research and Extension Center Target Audiences:
Nebraska Extension will be offering one-day (eight hour) courses across the state to prepare individuals to pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aeronautical Knowledge Exam required to receive a Part 107 remote pilot certification or …
Webinar

GROBigRed Virtual Learning Series

Consider These Natives

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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Virtual Location: GROBigRed registration link
Native plants offer a wide range of benefits for gardeners, from supporting wildlife to being more resilient in the landscape. With so many options available, how do you know which plants will complement your existing garden? Scott will guide you …
This event originated in Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County.
Webinar

GROBigRed Virtual Learning Series

Garden Friends

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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Virtual Location: GROBigRed registration link
Discover the hidden allies that support healthy gardens and landscapes — from pollinators, to predators, and beyond.
This event originated in Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County.
Deadline

Deadline for 4-H/FFA Livestock Exhibitors to Complete Youth for Quality Care of Animals

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All Day
Location: N/A
4-H/FFA youth enrolled in any of following animal projects will need to complete Youth for the Quality Care of Animals training: Beef, Dairy Cattle, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep and/or Swine.
This event originated in Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County.
Deadline

Deadline to Enroll 4-H Members/Volunteers Planning to Participate in County and State Fairs

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All Day
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To participate in the county and state fairs, you must enroll or re-enroll by June 15. New members and volunteers may enroll any time of the year. Only parents/guardians may enroll 4-H members. There is no fee to enroll in 4-H in Lancaster County.
This event originated in Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County.
Contest

Nebraska 4-H Premier Communication Contest

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Location: University of Nebraska–Lincoln East Campus Target Audiences:
This event originated in Nebraska 4-H Communications.
Contest

Nebraska 4-H Premier Communication Contest

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Daily: –
Date:
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TBD
Location: University of Nebraska–Lincoln East Campus Target Audiences:
This event originated in Nebraska 4-H Communications.
Webinar

GROBigRed Virtual Learning Series

Rose Management

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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Virtual Location: GROBigRed registration link
Roses are a great plant for any landscape, but they can have issues and require proper management for success. Learn the different types of roses, and where they are best suited in the landscape to thrive. We will cover general rose care, pest …
This event originated in Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County.
Webinar

GROBigRed Virtual Learning Series

Fall Turf Activities

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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Virtual Location: GROBigRed registration link
Summer isn’t over yet, but fall lawn care is calling. Learn the techniques that will make the transition smooth and help your lawn thrive. John will cover fertilization, reseeding, pest control, irrigation needs, mowing, aeration and more.
This event originated in Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County.