Nebraska Extension in Dodge County

06/02/2026

Any youth planning to participate in a county fair or the Nebraska State Fair must be enrolled by June 15! To learn more about enrolling, visit 4h.unl.edu/enroll ⏳

06/01/2026

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Dodge County 4-H Blast

05/28/2026

💻 On-Demand Webinar | Strategies to Enhance Transitions and Routines
Switching from one activity to another can be tough for kids and the adults supporting them. In this webinar, we’ll dive into practical strategies to make transitions smoother and build effective routines that help children thrive.

Register for this on-demand class: go.unl.edu/transitions

05/27/2026

Register by June 18 to join in this fun informative program!🐝

Interested in native plants for your landscape, but not sure how to go about getting started? Join UNL Extension Educator ian peterson to learn the benefits of using native flowers and grasses in your yard as well as management practices to help gardeners of any skill level and taste preference learn how they can bring a piece of the prairie home. Program will be held at the Dodge County Extension office in Fremont on Thursday, June 18 at 6pm, cost is $40 and includes a 10-plant starter pack to take with you! Register now at https://go.unl.edu/nativefremont.

05/22/2026

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Dodge County 4-H Blast

05/22/2026

Gathering friends and family is fun but beware of uninvited party guests. Foodborne germs can crash your buffet and make people sick with food poisoning.

When cooking, preparing, or serving food for large groups, follow these steps to keep food safe. https://go.unl.edu/leftover-safety

05/21/2026

Rates of foodborne illness tend to increase during the summer months because germs grow faster in warmer, more humid weather.

People also cook and eat outside, making shortcuts to food safety tempting because they are away from the convenience of soap and running water at the kitchen sink.

Follow these easy tips to make your summer meals safe: https://go.unl.edu/barbecue

05/19/2026

Dandelion print! This fun activity lets children experience the magic of blowing on a dandelion puffball and watching the seeds float away. It’s a great way to develop oral motor skills, which are important for speech development. Plus, it introduces children to the concept of cause and effect, and the idea of making wishes—perfect for a magical springtime moment!

Book recommendation: Dandelion By Don Freeman - This heartwarming story about a dandelion who wants to fit in but learns to embrace its uniqueness.
Download this activity > go.unl.edu/dnd_projects

05/18/2026

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln has launched a new website to serve as a one‑stop resource for recovery guidance, field‑based knowledge, and next steps following Nebraska wildfires: https://wildfire.unl.edu/