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2026 GroBigRed Virtual Learning Series
Announcing the 2026 GroBigRed Virtual Learning Series!
This webinar series, sponsored by Nebraska Extension and delivered via Zoom, is a great opportunity to join experts from Nebraska Extension to learn and ask questions!
All programs are on the second Wednesday of the month from Noon-1 pm CT.
Topics include vegetable & flower gardens, lawn care, tree management and more!
There is no cost to join. For more information and to register, please visit https://hles.unl.edu/lawn-garden/gro-big-red/
Summer Workshops
Registration now open for our 2026 Summer Workshops!
One remaining date for workshops are still available to register:
Friday July 10 - CK - Placemats & Mini Muffins; Workshop - Quick Breads ($20)
Clover Kid (CK) Workshops are for youth 5-7 years old as of 12/31/25. Workshops are for youth 8-18 years old as of 12/31/25.
Registration for each workshop will close 2 weeks before the workshop. No 4-H enrollment required.
Registration fees for each Clover Kid workshop is $15.
Registration fees for the older youth workshop varies by project.
For more detailed information please visit: https://go.unl.edu/2026rcworkshops
To register for the Clover Kid Workshops: https://go.unl.edu/26cksummerworkshopseries
To register for the older youth Workshops: https://go.unl.edu/26summerworkshopseries
Remaining Junior Fair Deadlines!
All static exhibit entries due July 13th!
To enter online: Online Entries
For more information including entry forms & fashion show narration forms: http://go.unl.edu/2026rcfairbook
You can also pick up any forms or a fair book at the Extension office in the Richardson County courthouse.
