Nebraska Extension in Adams County

4-H Youth Development

2025 Adams County 4-H Kick-Off

Want to find out more about joining 4-H and What it's all about?
Come one come all and have fun while checking us out!
Save the Date: Sunday, November 17, 2024
Time 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Adams County Extension Office 2975 S Baltimore Ave
4-H Youth Development

4-H Youth Achievements and Volunteer Celebration

Come Join us for a night to celebrate our youth and 4-H Volunteers for their accomplishments and dedication in 2024
Pot Luck on Sunday, November 17th at 5:30 PM
Adams County Fairgrounds - Activities Building East End
4-H Youth Development

Adams County 4-H Enrollment

2025 Enrollment is Open for everyone. Check our website or the Extension Office for Changes or if you have questions
Early Bird Incentive - Enroll by February 14th
Special T-Shirt Incentive - Youth Active by April 15
State Enrollment Deadline - June 15

4-H Online Enrollment
School Education Programs

These programs are learning experiences offered to students during school hours by local 4-H educators.

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Local Interest

Selecting a Tree for Fall Color?

Trees have been rapidly changing color from green to their autumn hues. Now is the time to take note of which trees would be attractive additions to your yards, whether you’re planting this fall or next spring.

Ponca Corn Seeds Available

This opportunity is made possible by the Adams County Master Gardeners through a Three Sisters Gardening project at the Hastings Public Library. Interested in learning how to garden Three Sisters-style? You can get a how-to info packet with your seeds.

4-H Achievement Celebration 2024

Please join us at the Celebration of our Youth and Dedicated Volunteers on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Adams County Fairgrounds Activities Building East End. Time: 5:30 PM. Fun, Delicious Food and Friendship will be had by all.

3 Sisters Planting at Hastings Library Honors Nebraska Ponca Tribe

3 Sisters Planting at Hastings Library Honors Nebraska Ponca Tribe
Master Gardeners Offer Sacred Ponca Corn to the Public

HASTINGS, Neb.—There grew a curious line of corn this summer at the corner of North Denver Avenue and West Third Street. It has generated much interest in the Hastings City Library’s new outdoor learning greenspace located there.

Free Seeds!

Free seeds! Come and pick out your seeds for next year's vegetable garden.

Adams County Horticulture Helpline

Have a plant problem? Or a question about your trees, lawn, garden, flowers, or houseplant? We can help! And at no cost.

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