Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Platte County Extension Office doors will be closed to the general public until further notice. Office staff is working both in the office and remotely. Please call (402) 563-4901 in advance or via email to make arrangements to assist you. Email addresses can be found on "About Us" page.
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Nebraska 4-H takes the health and safety of our community very seriously and we are carefully monitoring the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation.
As United States and global health officials continue to address the spread of the novel coronavirus and COVID-19 infection, health and emergency preparedness officials at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln are monitoring the situation in collaboration with our university and governmental partners. In doing our part to be responsible about convening large groups of people, we are carefully reviewing calendars and determining how we proceed with each scheduled event. This will be a fluid process as we continue to monitor all available information in the days and weeks ahead.
Pre-registration is required to attend any of the Lawn, Garden, Tree and Landscape classess. To register, please complete the form. - March and April classes have been cancelled.
Co-Parenting for Successful Kids is an educational program for families in the process of divorce, or who are interested in custody modification or paternity proceedings. The class will help parents understand the impact on their children and provide concrete steps parents can take to help their children succeed through the process.
Co-Parenting for Successful Kids is available throughout Nebraska to help meet the needs of divorcing families and children and meet the requirements of the New Parent Act as amended by LB 554 in 2007.
The Columbus After School Program is a non-profit organization committed to providing a safe and secure environment for youth in the Columbus area to grow intellectually, culturally, physically, socially and emotionally. The goal is to prepare them to live a life of service as citizens of their community and country.
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Panhandle Perspectives: Panhandle 4-H offer six weeks of virtual programs for fair-ready projects and life skills
June 2, 2020
4-H members in the Nebraska Panhandle do not need to put their goals on hold this summer because of social distancing.
Nebraska Extension showcasing 4-H’ers at county fairs
May 22, 2020
Nebraska Extension is working to make sure all 4-H’ers across the state have the opportunity to showcase their hard work come county fair time this summer.