Nebraska Extension in Dodge County

10/29/2026

Big discoveries can begin with a little light and a lot of curiosity!

Explore how light and shadows inspire children’s curiosity, creativity, and learning. Follow along in the next coming weeks as we highlight the power of light and shadow play and share ideas to bring these engaging learning experiences into early childhood settings.

📖 Get inspired with a book: Light is All Around Us by Wendy Pfeffer - Discover the many ways light brightens our everyday world.

10/27/2026

🎉 Join us for the Dodge County 4-H Achievement Celebration! 🎉

📅 Date: November 15, 2026
📍 Location: Mohr Auditorium, Scribner, NE

Celebrate another amazing year of 4-H, recognize our members’ hard work, and enjoy a fun evening filled with food, games, and EXCITING DOOR PRIZES!

This year’s prizes include 4-H merchandise, Omaha Performing Arts tickets, and Creighton Men’s Basketball tickets! 🏀🎭

✨ Don’t miss your chance to be recognized! All RSVP's, applications and submissions are due Friday, October 30.

📌 Reminder: The following applications and submissions are due October 30:
· Achievement Applications
· Fall Scholarships
· Diamond Clover Program
· Nebraska 4-H Gives Back

👉 RSVP here: https://go.unl.edu/achievementcelebration

We can’t wait to celebrate another fantastic year with our Dodge County 4-H family! 💚

10/26/2026

Serve and Return: Play with Babies Promotes their Early Learning

Learn about the importance of serve and return and how these important interactions foster young children’s learning and development. Participants will also learn some key ways to engage in serve and return interactions during everyday moments.

Register here: go.unl.edu/serve_and_return

10/26/2026

If you would love to learn more about gardening and passing on that knowledge to others this is deffinately for you!

10/21/2026

“Fall is a fun time for families - picking apples, selecting pumpkins, and celebrating the garden harvest is a fantastic way to get your child involved in the kitchen and cooking with you. Use these colorful days of autumn to focus on the harvest and enjoy the sweet and spicy aromas of fall that can fill your kitchen on a cool autumn day!” – UNL Food

Download a recipe for Apple Filled Squash from UNL Food: go.unl.edu/wintersquash
For more recipes and ideas for healthy snacks, visit: go.unl.edu/family_cooking

10/21/2026

Mealtimes with young children can be challenging, especially when picky eating, power struggles, or meltdowns make meals stressful.

There are simple, science-based strategies that can make mealtimes feel calmer and more manageable. A few practical tools, consistent routines, and some patience can go a long way in supporting your child and making meals easier for everyone.

Online Webinar | Monday, November 2 | 7:00 CT
- Sign up: go.unl.edu/fhkonehour
*Click on the class to see informational page and to register.
- Registration Ends: Nov. 1

10/20/2026

Make more informed feed purchasing decisions with Nebraska Extension's Feed Cost Cow-Q-Lator.

This Excel-based tool helps producers compare feed options to determine the best buy: https://beef.unl.edu/make-informed-feed-purchasing-decisions-using-feed-cost-cow-q-lator/

10/19/2026

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10/14/2026

10/13/2026

Want to get the most value from your hay? Testing is the first step.

Contact your local Extension office to borrow a hay probe and get started: https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/do-your-herd-and-your-bank-account-favor-test-your-hay/