Commercial and non-commercial pesticide training will take place at the Douglas County Extension Office. All attendees MUST register online at pested.unl.edu prior to the date of training. Seating is limited to 75, so please register and pay online. The cost is $95. (There is the option of online training for $80).
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Do you enjoy continuing to learn, and sharing that wisdom with others? Consider volunteering as a Nebraska Extension Master Gardener. These volunteers take part in continuing education where they expand their knowledge and share the principles and practices of environmental horticulture. Learn more about the Nebraska Extension Master Gardener at our annual informational meetings. These meetings will explain how ideal applicants can volunteer and communicate horticulture knowledge with the diverse populations in Douglas and Sarpy Counties.
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Extension program connects Nebraskans with fresh produce
August 14, 2024
The Growing Together Nebraska project is establishing community gardens in communities statewide. In 2023, the program delivered fresh produce to nearly 20,000 Nebraskans through 51 food pantries and emergency food distribution sites in 13 counties.
Necessary Steps to take for Owners of Private Drinking Water Wells Impacted by Flooding
August 2, 2024
Floodwater from the recent heavy rains, runoff, and even snowmelt may potentially carry multiple pollutants with it.
Summer camp brings cattle, history, and STEM to campers
August 2, 2024
A metal fence separated a few boys from a bunch of cattle as they looked at each other. Nodding their heads, the boys agreed it would be nice to take one of the cattle back home with them. The boys were part of the Summer Youth Empowerment Camp, which brought more than 30 children to visit the UNL Panhandle Feedlot and the UNL Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff on July 24.
North Platte native donates tree to Tree Lane Road
July 12, 2024
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