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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.
Program

Progressive Ag Safety Day

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8:30 am – 1:30 pm
Location: Fillmore Co. Fairgrounds
Current 1st through 6th graders are invited to attend Progressive Agriculture Safety Day on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at the Fillmore County Fairgrounds in Geneva, NE. Youth will participate in a variety of events designed to help them be aware of …
This event originated in Nebraska Extension - Fillmore County.
Activity

Guided Wildflower Hike at Chimney Rock

The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum will lead a guided wildflower hike at Chimney Rock on June 5 starting at 9 a.m.

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9:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Chimney Rock Museum Target Audiences:
As part of a week-long series of Wildflower Week events in western Nebraska, the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum (NSA) will lead a guided wildflower hike at Chimney Rock on Thursday, June 5, from 9 to 11 a.m. The event is free and open to the public.
This event originated in Nebraska Statewide Arboretum.
Conference/Symposium

Seventh International Symposium on Beef Cattle Welfare

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Location: Animal Science Complex Target Audiences:
The Symposium was started in the early 2000’s through a collaborative effort led by Dan Thomson, Hans Coetzee, Ed Pajor, Janice Swanson, Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswein, and others. This community was led and supported by animal welfare scientists, …
This event originated in Animal Science.
Conference/Symposium

Seventh International Symposium on Beef Cattle Welfare

Recurring Date Info:
Daily: –
Date:
Time:
TBD
Location: Animal Science Complex Target Audiences:
The Symposium was started in the early 2000’s through a collaborative effort led by Dan Thomson, Hans Coetzee, Ed Pajor, Janice Swanson, Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswein, and others. This community was led and supported by animal welfare scientists, …
This event originated in Animal Science.
Conference/Symposium

Seventh International Symposium on Beef Cattle Welfare

Recurring Date Info:
Daily: –
Date:
Time:
TBD
Location: Animal Science Complex Target Audiences:
The Symposium was started in the early 2000’s through a collaborative effort led by Dan Thomson, Hans Coetzee, Ed Pajor, Janice Swanson, Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswein, and others. This community was led and supported by animal welfare scientists, …
This event originated in Animal Science.
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
Location: N/A
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.