Burt County Horticulture, Landscape, and Environmental Systems

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We are dedicated to enhancing Nebraskans’ well-being through education, community engagement and resource support. We strive to empower Nebraskan's to manage and improve healthy landscapes, water systems, food production, and overall health, while promoting the benefits of a healthier environment. Our goals are to:

  • Support fruit & vegetable growers.
  • Improve & manage landscapes.
  • Promote environmental resiliency and stewardship
  • Protect domestic water resources.
  • Protect human, animal, and structural health.
  • Foster a One Health ecosystem.

Nebraska Extension Horticulture, Landscape, and Environmental Systems

Tekamah Pollinator Garden

The Tekamah Pollinator Garden is located at the former Plaindealer.  The garden is getting downsized slightly.  From April 20 - May 17, 2026 the community will be able to come and dig plants from a sectioned-off part of the garden.  Contact Ian Peterson at 402-727-2775 or ipeterson4@unl.edu for more information and clarification.  

Ian Peterson

402-727-2775

ipeterson4@unl.edu

Serving Counties:

Burt, Cuming, Dakota, Dixon, Dodge, Saunders, Stanton, Thurston, Washington, Wayne

Ian Peterson Extension Educator