4-H CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
May 1 - ALL 4-H ENROLLMENTS ARE DUE
May 4 - Dog Clinics begin
May 5 - 4-H Council Meeting, 7:00 pm
May 9 - District/State Horse entries due
May 12 - 4-H Junior Leader Meeting, 7:00 pm
- Deadline for District Speech Contest
May 21 - Deadline for “Jump into Foods & Fitness”
May 23 - Deadline for Embroidery/String Art, Quilt Quest Tour, Pillows Camp,
- Capri Pants, Beginning Quilt and Junior 4-H Camp
May 28 - Quality Assurance & Sheep Weigh Day
May 29 - Youth in Motion, 4-H Building
- District Speech Contest, Lincoln
May 30 - Embroidery/String Art Workshop
June 2 - Deadline for Horticulture Workshop, 4-H Babysitting Clinic
June 4 - Deadline for Fishing Workshop
July 24-27, 2008 - Hamilton County Fair
4-H.... your first class at the University of Nebraska
“Best Wishes to the Graduates of 2008" - Extension Office Staff
“Coming together is a beginning; Keeping together is progress; Working together is success.” - Henry Ford
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
* 4-H Council & Junior Leader Meetings
* Thank You’s & Congratulations
* National Volunteer Week
* 4-H Youth at Work
* Community Service Opportunities
* Action Corner
* 2008 State Fair Book
* New for State Fair
* New! Ak-Sar-Ben Feeder Calf DNA Sample
* 2008 Hamilton County Fair
* Record Book Changes
* Dog Clinic Date Changes
* “Paws On” Dog Workshop
* District & State Horse Show Entries Due
* Hamilton County 4-H Open Horse Show
* New Clover Kids Livestock Class
* Get Connected to a Career!!
* Horticulture Contest 2008
* Special Horticulture and Crops Projects
* Junior 4-H Camp
* Quilt Quest Summer Project Camps
* Summer Opportunities
* Life Challenge Event
* Premier Animal Science Event (PASE)
* 2008 UNL Livestock Judging Camp
* Quality Assurance & Sheep Weigh Day
* Need Terra Cotta Pots
* NSA 2008 Photo Contest
* 4-H Communications Pilot Curriculum
* Get Pumped About Pumpkins!!
* Robotics and GPS/GIS Camp
* Area Speech Contest Results
* For Sale!
* County Speech Contest Results
* 2008 Summer Project Camps
* 4-H State Outdoor Archery Tournament
* Ziggadee Day 2008
* 2008 Plant Identification Workshop
* Trailer Needed
4-H COUNCIL MEMBERS
Next meeting: Monday, May 5th at 7 pm
Extension Office
NEXT JUNIOR LEADER MEETING
Monday, May 12th at 7 pm
Extension Office
THANK YOU & CONGRATULATIONS!
Dear Kae & All the 4-H Youth,
Your program for all the residents was most enjoyable on Sunday, March 30th. We thank you for the time and effort that brought such pleasure. The animals were so special. Please know it was all most appreciated.
From all your friends at East Park Villa & Staff
Catherine Rahrs Benefit
Community Service — close to home... “Thank you” to all
4-Hers and their families who donated their time, lasagna and silent auction items to the benefit for former 4-H Leader, Catherine Rahrs, on Sunday evening, March 30th. Ladies running the event couldn’t say enough about how much help you provided and how long you worked!! The best part, though, was gathering around Catherine for pictures!! “THANK YOU and WELL DONE!!”
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK
April 27th - May 3rd
Hamilton County Extension would like to take the opportunity to say “THANK YOU to all the 4-H Volunteer Leaders and helpers. We would like you to know how very much you are appreciated!!
4-Hers and parents, please take time to say “Thank you” to your club leaders, give them a card, a call or a hug!! Let’s tell these caring adults how much we like them and appreciate all that they do for us and for Hamilton County 4-H!!
CONGRATULATIONS. . . !!
To our graduating Seniors:
Dylan Bamesberger
McKenzie Boley
Cami Huebert
Tasha Morton
4-H YOUTH AT WORK
Cami Huebert
Jasmine Russell
Kailin McClung
Beginning in late April, selected 4-H youth and volunteers will be featured in monthly stories that highlight how they are benefitting from the Nebraska 4-H Program. These feature stories will be written and distributed to newspapers statewide. Cami Huebert was selected in the first round based on topic area and district and was chosen to be featured in the Career Development area. Cami is starting her 9th year in 4-H and is the 2008 Hamilton County 4-H Queen. She has taken many projects including Sewing, Photography, Family Folklore, Bicycle, Celebrate Art, Poultry, Food Preservation, Clothing, Money Fundamentals and Tailoring to name a few, but her favorite project and her focus for many years has been Sewing.
Cami has taken her love of sewing to a new level by using her time and talents to entertain residents of Hamilton County and to raise funds to send her to a Big Red Summer Academic Camp focusing on sewing. She supported her efforts to go to camp by holding her own fashion show fund raiser. Cami incorporates her love of sewing into nearly everything she does. Great job, Cami!!
Hamilton County 4-H members, Kailin McClung and Jasmine Russell, were among the eight - ten youth chosen to be a part of a statewide Youth Multimedia Team. This is a group of youth interested in multimedia (the use of text, audio still images, animation, video, interactivity), technology and communication. These team members will gain new skills, service communities by completing projects and showcase to others the emerging technologies in the area of multimedia communication, all the while promoting Nebraska 4-H Program opportunities.
Jasmine is starting her 4th year in 4-H, and Kailin is starting her 7th year. In order to be selected, Jasmine and Kailin completed an online application form, a creative application questionnaire, and a nomination form. The creative application questionnaire could be submitted through an electronic media of the youth's own choice. Jasmine and Kailin submitted their creative questionnaires via PowerPoint presentations.
The Hamilton County Extension staff, would like to congratulate Cami, Jasmine and Kailin on their accomplishments!! Thank you for representing Hamilton County at the State level.
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES -
Hamilton Manor needs help taking care of flower beds during the spring and summer. If you would like to help, please contact Stacey Enderle at 694-2128. Stacey would like to encourage these 4-H helpers to enter flowers from the beds in the County Fair.
Open House Scheduled - Community Service Needed
YOU ARE INVITED: to attend an Open House at the 12th Street Cinema and the Youth Center on Thursday, May 8, from 6-8 pm. They are asking that your group consider committing to a monthly or every other month time slot to serve concessions at the Theater, run the projector or supervise at the Youth Center. Sign up sheets will be available at the event should your group choose to volunteer. Contact numbers are 694-4000 or 694-3329. Thank you.
Hamilton Recreation Board
OMK Community Service Opportunity
Your club can help military kids across Nebraska by gathering items for Hero Packs. Take items to the Nebraska State Fair Cyber Fair that you have gathered during the spring and summer. Hero Packs are backpacks filled with mementos and items designed to help connect kids with their deployed family member. Presenting Hero Packs to kids is a way to show appreciation for their strength and sacrifices while their parents are deployed.
The backpacks have been donated but items are needed to fill them. Items needed for each pack are: a disposable camera, a small photo album, a journal, books, small stuffed animal, frisbee, stationary, pencils/pens, postage stamps and a handwritten letter of thanks. The letter thanks the child for their contribution to our country.
For more information go to www.nebraskaomk.org or call Michele Myer at (402) 444-7804.
SE District 4-H Community Service Project
Please collect pop tabs, soup can and pet food tabs and all other aluminum tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Please bring them to the Extension Office. Let’s see how many pop tabs Hamilton County 4-H can collect for this worthy cause!!
Busy Beavers Invite You to Participate In Their Community Service Project “Think Recycle”
The Busy Beavers are collecting ink, laser and toner cartridges and used cell phones through the recycling/fund-raising program offered by “Think Recycle”. Please drop off any of these items at the Extension Office in the collection box. Thank you.
THINK RECYCLE!!
ACTION CORNER -
2008 4-H Talent Revue
Thank you to the following 4-H members who participated in the entertainment provided to area assisted care facilities on Sunday afternoon, March 30th. These productions come together with no rehearsals, and you all amaze me with your talents. You represent the best that Hamilton County has to offer with your willingness to give of yourselves and your time.
Emcees (Junior Leaders):
Memorial Community Care - Libby Johnson
Hamilton Manor - Trevor Sullivan
East Park Villa - Jasmine Russell
Projects:
-- Cami Huebert - Sewing, featuring Costume/Fashion Vignettes
-- Shelby Hoffmann - Speech, featuring Moe, the guinea pig
-- Anna Crist - Dog project, featuring Kodi
-- Morgan Bredthauer - Home Environment
-- Jasmine Russell - Speech, “Follow the (Junior) Leader”
-- Tyler Tomasek - Foods, John Deere theme
-- Elizabeth Cox - Quilting project
-- Cody & Cam Collins - Sheep, featuring two lambs
-- Elizabeth Cox - Rabbit project, featuring Mufasa
Vocal & Instrumental Talents
-- Kelsey & Kylie Mersch - Duet
-- Lucy Elge - Violin
-- Caitlin Collins - Clarinet
-- Sharisa Tyma - Piano
-- Randi Tomasek - Clarinet
-- Libby Johnson - Reading “A 4-H Leader”
East Park Villa was the last stop on the Talent Revue tour, and they treated everyone to ice cream sundaes!! Thanks again to all these fine 4-Hers and thank you, also, to all parents and family members who helped bring this together!! Great job!!
2008 STATE FAIR
The final version of the fair book is available on the web at 4h.unl.edu.
NEW FOR STATE FAIR:
A Pet Show contest has been added. Animals considered for this show include: pet rabbits and small household pets such as ferrets, chinchillas, guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters, mice, rats and hedgehogs. The participant will be judged on the following basis: animal health and well-being, cage evaluation and overall knowledge and presentation skills. The August 1st Advance State Fair entry deadline applies to this show also.
NEW! AK-SAR-BEN REQUIRES FEEDER CALF DNA SAMPLE
The Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Livestock Exposition is requiring that all Feeder Calves have a DNA hair sample on file, as well as being tagged to be eligible to exhibit at the 2008 show. Samples must be pulled by June 15th and submitted in an Ak-Sar-Ben issued DNA collection envelope. Please contact Jim at the Extension Office if you wish to have a sample submitted.
2008 HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR
The Ag Society has announced that the fair theme for the 2008 Hamilton County Fair is “Who Do We Appreciate in 2008".
RECORD BOOK CHANGES
The Career Portfolio is required for receiving premiums from the County Fair. Project record books will no longer be required with the exception of the livestock projects.
DOG CLINIC DATE CHANGES
Sunday afternoons, 4 - 6 pm at the Fairgrounds, May 4, 18, June 22, July 6, 13, 20.
“PAWS ON” - DOG WORKSHOP
UNL Extension in Lancaster County is having a dog clinic that sounds like a lot of fun and very reasonably priced. You can find the information at the following website, http://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/documents/DogWorkshop08.pdf, or stop by the Extension Office today, and we’ll be glad to provide you with information and a registration form.
DISTRICT & STATE HORSE SHOW ENTRIES DUE
Entries for the District and State 4-H Horse Shows are due in the Extension Office by Friday, May 9th. The entry information must be accompanied by horsemanship level completion information and I.D. sheets for the horses to be eligible for district and state shows.
HAMILTON COUNTY 4-H OPEN HORSE SHOW
The Open Horse Show will be Saturday, July 26th, starting at 8:00 a.m. at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds, Aurora. Anyone interested in helping at the horse show this year, please contact Barb at the Extension Office. We always need help with handing out ribbons, running the gates, entries, etc.
NEW CLOVER KIDS LIVESTOCK CLASS
This class will allow Clover Kids to bring or borrow one beef, sheep, dairy, goat or swine. The animal is required to be age, size and temperament appropriate for the exhibitors’ age and size. The overriding maximum limit on age and weight will be 6 months and 350 pounds. Along with the privilege of bringing their own animal comes the responsibility of caring for the animal and pen. This means that Clover Kids must clean their own pen. State guidelines presented in the 4-H Animal Exhibit Handbook prohibit premium money being paid to Clover Kids, however, participation ribbons will be awarded. This will be an excellent way to get our young 4-Hers started in animal husbandry. Please Note: Although visual identification of the animal is not required, the office requires that the animals are entered by July 7th so pens can be assigned. Animals not entered by July 7th will not be allowed to be penned or shown at the fair.
GET CONNECTED TO A CAREER!!
Many 4-H projects have a direct or indirect tie to a career choice. Stop by the Extension Office and ask about the 4-H Connection. See how careers can begin their development as early as your projects begin. We can show you the link between YOUR 4-H projects and careers such as Information Technology, Agriculture, Finance, Natural Resources and Health Sciences to name just a few. There are many careers that can begin as a career plan in your life through the decisions you make in 4-H.
4-H Gets You Connected!!
4-H, your first class at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
HORTICULTURE CONTEST 2008
The Horticulture Contest, along with the tree and grass/weed contests, will be moved back to the State Fair and will be held on Saturday, August 30th. Specific location and time details will follow once they are finalized.
The horticulture contest will be plant identification only. A new plant list along with a study guide can be found at http://www.agronomy.unl.edu/newoutreach/youthprograms.html. The new plant list contains plants that are commonly used/sold in Nebraska. Eighty plants will be selected from this list.
Top four place winners in the horticulture contest will have the opportunity to participate in a proposed horticultural education trip during the summer of 2009. This trip is tentatively replacing the late fall trip from previous years.
A new online horticulture contest will be available. This is just an extra contest and will have no impact on the state horticulture contest. The plant list will be the same for this online contest which will be open from July 7-13th. A link to access this contest will become available closer to the date.
Special Horticulture and Crops Projects
We have a couple of fun projects lined up for this year. Back, due to popular demand, is the "Tall Corn" project. We will provide the tall corn seed, and it's up to you to plant the seed and nurture the crop. Let's see who can grow the tallest corn.
The other project is the "Upside Down Tomato" project. How well can you make a tomato grow upside down? We will provide the protocol and data sheet. You will provide a tomato seedling, a plastic bucket with lid and potting soil. This promises to be a lot of fun and educational too!
JUNIOR 4-H CAMP
“Exploring the Great Outdoors”
June 4-6, 2008
Attention: Kids ages 8-12.... You are invited to attend Junior 4-H Camp!! Come stay at Whispering Cedars Camp near Genoa and experience the Repelling Tower, the Zipline, the Water Slide, Hayrack rides, campfires, Scavenger Hunt, crafts, games amateur hour/lip sync and skits!! Team up with your assigned Color Group and make the most of this camping experience!! The cost is $70 for three days and two nights of friendship and FUN!! Register for camp at the Hamilton County Extension Office by calling 694-6174. Registration Deadline: May 23rd. Visit http://www.whisperingcedars.org for more information.
QUILT QUEST SUMMER PROJECT CAMPS
The Quilt Quest project plan scheduled for June 4-6 is the beginning level. We will be making a table runner and 4-H quilt block. If you participated in this project camp last year, and would like to do a second year project, please let Jeanette know. I could hold “parallel” camps for both first and second year projects.
4-H QUILT QUEST TOUR
What? Tour to Lincoln to International Quilt Study Center,
Textile Clothing and Design Department on UNL East Campus
and Cosmic Cow Quilt Store
When? May 30
Where? Meet at Hamilton County Courthouse at 8:00 am; return approx. 5:00 pm
Who? 4-H members, parents, leaders
Why? Experience a great day learning about quilts, history,
quilt design, quilt careers, quilting supplies and more!!
Prepaid registration and completed parent permission form needed by May 23rd. Cost: $25.00 (Includes transportation, admission to IQSC, noon meal at Valentino’s)
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Two contests are held on June 20 – Favorite Foods Revue and Ice Cream Roll. Both are a lot of fun, and are opportunities to demonstrate what you know and to learn new skills. A 4-H member in Pawnee County developed a digital story about the Favorite Foods Revue. You can see it at: http://pawneecounty.unl.edu/4h/knowhowknownow/photostory2.wmv. Anyone enrolled in a foods project is welcome to enter.
The Ice Cream Roll is for anyone in the Road to Good Cooking project. Here’s what you do:
* Bring your ingredients, measuring tools and coffee cans.
* You will mix your ice cream while a judge is watching. She will be looking for your measuring skills, mixing skills and food safety practices.
* Adult helpers will help you pack your cans with ice and salt (both are provided).
* You and a friend or parent will roll the ice cream.
* Adult helpers will assist as you open the can, stir down, and re-pack for a second roll.
* Roll ice cream until set.
* Take ice cream to the judge for a taste test.
* Enjoy!!
LIFE CHALLENGE EVENT
Life Challenge is the Family Consumer Science judging contest! Here is how it works: Anyone over 12 years 4-H age may participate in the state Life Challenge Event, June 30 - July 1, in Lincoln. We can send teams to compete, but we must know by June 2nd that you are interested. We will practice with the team so you are prepared for the competition. It’s a lot of fun! Anyone under 12 years 4-H age may participate in an “on-line” quiz that will be available this summer. We’ll announce the details when they are available.
PREMIER ANIMAL SCIENCE EVENT (PASE)
PASE runs concurrently with the Life Challenge Event and begins June 29th with a Quiz Bowl Contest and concludes July 1st with the Livestock Judging Contest. The events include meats, poultry and dairy judging plus a Livestock Skill-a-thon. If interested, please contact our office
by May 12th, so we have time to prepare.
2008 UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA LIVESTOCK JUDGING CAMP
The camp will be held June 11-14 at the UNL Animal Science Complex. This year the camp will be officially completed at the “Nebraska Livestock Judging Classic” in Kearney, NE. The registration fee for this 3-day camp plus contest is $200. This cost will cover a camp T-shirt, 2 nights stay in the dorms, all meals and refreshment breaks. Also covered are transportation costs, additional rooms, meals and entry fees for the “Nebraska Livestock Judging Classic”, and a packet of study materials including a DVD of camp activities. Contact our office for more information and the registration forms. The registration deadline is May 15.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
There will be another Quality Assurance Training held May 28th at the 4-H Building, 1:00 to 3:00 pm for those who could not make it to the March 29th session. Quality Assurance Training is required for ALL food-producing animal or livestock project members.
SHEEP WEIGH DAY
Sheep Weigh Day will also be on May 28th, at the Sheep Barn at the Fairgrounds from 5-7 pm.
NEED TERRA COTTA POTS
The Extension Office is needing several terra cotta pots for a summer project camp. We are looking for 4" to 7" pots. Do you have some languishing on a shelf in your garage or shed? Please bring them to the Extension Office by May 30th. Thank you!!
NEBRASKA STATEWIDE ARBORETUM 2008 PHOTO CONTEST
Capture the beauty of Nebraska and enter the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum photo contest. The theme for this year is “landscapes”. Landscapes are known as natural areas ornamented by altering the plant cover or as a picture representing a view of natural inland scenery.
Twelve images that best display the seasonal landscape of an affiliate site will be compiled into a calendar and may appear in other NSA publications and displays. Each winner will receive five copies of the calendar and a tree seedling from NSA. Winners will be honored at a special reception in November 2008.
Mail entries and forms to: Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, University of Nebraska, PO Box 830715, Lincoln, NE 68583-0715 or email entries and forms to: mailto:kjensen2@unlnotes.unl.edu. Rules and entry forms can also be found on the NSA Web site at http://arboretum.unl.edu. Entries must be postmarked by Friday, September 12, 2008.
4-H COMMUNICATIONS PILOT
New “Express Yourself” Curriculum
Nebraska 4-H introduces a NEW 4-H Communications Project “Express Yourself”. It is designed to provide opportunities for youth to experience the impact of communication in their daily lives and to raise awareness of different forms of communication. There are 3 levels which target specific ages: Level 1 - Picking Up the Pieces (ages 8-10), Level 2 - Putting It Together (ages 11-13) and Level 3 - The Perfect Fit (ages 14-18). Contact the County Extension Office for more project information.
GET PUMPED ABOUT PUMPKINS !!
We have a fun pumpkin project to add to your garden. Stop in the office to pick up a packet of seed which includes white pumpkins (Valenciano) and orange pumpkins (Orange Smoothie). This fall a pumpkin painting workshop will be held to decorate them. Plant the seeds, then watch for more details in future newsletters.
ROBOTICS AND GPS/GIS CAMP
Middle School students are invited to attend a Science, Engineering & Technology Camp this summer. These camps are scheduled for Lincoln, Chadron, Grand Island and Ord during June and July. These "Get Lost" camps will cover basics in robotics, GPS, GIS and aerial photography. Lincoln and Chadron camps are "overnight camps" and the Grand Island and Ord Camps are "day-camps" from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm.
For more information, costs and registration details visit the Nebraska 4-H Robotics website: http://4hset.unl.edu/itest/camp.php. Space is limited and camps will fill on a first come, first serve basis. Limited scholarships are available.
AREA SPEECH CONTEST RESULTS
Novice Reading Division
* Amy Morris - Hamilton - Champion, blue ribbon
Novice Speech Division
* Shelby Hoffmann - Hamilton - Champion, purple ribbon
Junior Speech Division
* Elizabeth Geren - Merrick - blue ribbon
* Randi Tomasek - Hamilton - blue ribbon
* Zoe Watch - Hall - purple ribbon
* Taylor Willoughby - Hall - Champion, purple ribbon
Intermediate Speech Division
* Morgan Bredthauer - Hamilton - Champion, purple ribbon
* Anna Garrett - Merrick - purple ribbon
* Rachel Geren - Merrick - red ribbon
Senior Speech Division
* Josiah Geren - Merrick - blue ribbon
* Jasmine Russell - Hamilton - blue ribbon
* Amber Willoughby - Hall - Champion, blue ribbon
This area event gives the 4-H youth an opportunity to give their speech in front of a judge and obtain a critique sheet. They can utilize these comments to polish their speech for the County Contest.
SHOW YOUR 4-H SPIRIT AND WEAR SOME ‘GREEN’!
FOR SALE: 4-H T-SHIRTS
BLACK/GREY - $9.00 EACH
PREVIOUS STYLES - $7.00 (limited sizes available)
Available at the Extension Office
COUNTY SPEECH CONTEST RESULTS
Novice Reading Division
* Amy Morris - Champion - blue ribbon
"It's Raining Pigs & Noodles"
Novice Original 4-H Speech Division
* Shelby Hoffmann - Champion - purple ribbon
"Squeak, Squeak in 4-H"
Junior 4-H Speech Division
* Sarah Maul - Champion-purple ribbon
"4-H Cooking"
* Randi Tomasek - blue ribbon
"How To Show A Cat Purrfectly"
* Paige McCoy - blue ribbon
"4-H Sewing"
Intermediate 4-H Speech Division
* Morgan Bredthauer - Champion- purple ribbon
"Hard Work Pays Off"
* Lindsey Wert - blue ribbon
"Picture Perfect"
Senior 4-H Speech Division
* Jasmine Russell - Champion- blue ribbon
"Follow the (Junior) Leader"
Judges, Marlin & Nancy Seeman, donated their time on Saturday morning, April 19th to listen to and critique several 4-H members brave enough to take the 4-H Public Speaking project!! Top finishers in each division (except Novice) are eligible to compete at the District Speech Contest at UNL on Thursday, May 29th. Eligible novice speakers whose speech follows the guidelines may compete in the Junior Division at the District contest. Congratulations Speakers!! Good Job!!
4-H STATE OUTDOOR ARCHERY TOURNAMENT. . . will be hosted by the Seward County Target Hunters 4-H Club and held at the Seward Izaak Walton Range on June 7th and 8th. Registration for the 3-D shoot on Saturday will be between 8 am and 2 pm. The outdoor target shoot registration begins at 8 am and shooting begins at 9 am. A picnic supper will be held on Saturday evening for all shooters and their families at the Seward Co. Fairgrounds inside the 4-H Center. Starting time for the supper will be posted at the 3-D shoot. For additional information, you can contact Crystal at 402-795-6010 or Tammy at 402-643-2981/tstuhr2@unl.edu.
ZIGGADEE DAY 2008
UNL Extension-Fillmore County and Fillmore County 4-H are sponsoring the 2008 Ziggadee Day for kids 7 & up on Thursday, June 19th from 9:00 am to noon. Registration will begin at 8:45 at the Fillmore County Fairgrounds in Geneva. Within this fun-packed and educational morning, kids will discover the wonders of lemons at the “Ziggadee Lemonade Stand!” Cost of this event is $5.00. Registration forms can be obtained at the Extension office or online at www.fillmore.unl.edu. Forms and fees are due to the Extension office by June 13th.
2008 PLANT IDENTIFICATION WORKSHOP
This workshop will be hosted by The Nature Conservancy, June 17th and August 19th from 9:00 - 4:00 pm. The workshops will be open to anyone, and there is no cost. Please fill out a registration form and return by May 26th, 2008. You will get more details on the workshop once they have received the registration form. The workshops will take place at The Nature Conservancy’s Derr house and surrounding properties (south of Wood River, NE).
PLEASE NOTE: The workshop will be conducted in a rotation format meaning that participants are free to come and go as they like. Field trips will be scheduled throughout the day, as well as interactive plant identification tables, a class on keying plants and a discussion on restoration/management.
Plants from these categories will be focused on: Prairie plants, wetland plants, invasive species and others. Lunch will be on your own, feel free to bring a sack lunch. Drinks will be provided. If you have any questions, you may contact Mardell Jasnowski at 694-4191.
TRAILER NEEDED
Hamilton Co. 4-H is looking for a trailer for a 4-H float to be used on the dates of June 8th and June 28th. If your club would be interested in creating a 4-H float, call Kae at 694-6174.
