Nebraska Extension in Thurston County

Nebraska Extension in Thurston County Extension is committed to helping Nebraskans Know how — and Know now.

We are dedicated to life-long learning and are an important component of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's commitment to outreach education serving the citizens of this state. You'll find non-biased information that can help you to make informed decisions about many topics in your life. Extension is a Division of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-L

incoln cooperating with the Counties and the United States Department of Agriculture. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension educational programs abide with the nondiscrimination policies of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the United states Department of Agriculture.

Interested in native plants for your landscape, but not sure how to go about getting started? Join UNL Extension Educato...
05/29/2026

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 Siouxland Freedom Park meeting room on Thursday, June 25 at 6pm, cost is $40 and includes a 10-plant starter pack to take with you! Register now at https://go.unl.edu/nativesouthsioux.

💻 On-Demand Webinar | Strategies to Enhance Transitions and RoutinesSwitching from one activity to another can be tough ...
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

AG 360 : Exploring Hawaii, Alaska, and Nebraska in VRJoin this FUN one-day camp to explore agriculture and technology th...
05/27/2026

AG 360 : Exploring Hawaii, Alaska, and Nebraska in VR
Join this FUN one-day camp to explore agriculture and technology through the creation of virtual reality (VR) tours. Participants will learn about local agriculture as well as Hawaii and Alaska, create tours, and publish their work for public viewing. You will also have the chance to immerse yourself in local agriculture and ask questions of ag professionals while learning about both VR Tour creation and innovative agricultural and research practices.

WHO: Youth going into grades 7th grade and up!

COST: $25 (includes lunch, Hawaiian and Alaskan snacks, and supplies for all activities)

WHEN: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

WHERE:
June 1st at West Central Research Extension, Education Center (North Platte)
June 2nd at Panhandle Research Extension, Education Center (Scottsbluff)
June 3rd at US Meat Animal Research Center (Clay Center)
June 4th at Haskell Ag Lab (Concord)

Registration submitted by Monday, June 1st at noon.
Register at https://go.unl.edu/ag360 or use QR Code
Space is limited to 40 participants at each site.
Questions? Reach out to Brandy at (402) 759-3712 or [email protected] or Sarah at (308) 772-3311 or [email protected]

The State 4-H Horse Show entries are due June 1st. Please follow the UNL Horse page to stay updated about the S...
05/27/2026

The State 4-H Horse Show entries are due June 1st. Please follow the UNL Horse page to stay updated about the State 4-H Horse Show. https://www.facebook.com/UNLhorse/

Platte County 4-H is excited to host a fantastic opportunity for youth 4-H members. The Platte County 4-H Showmanship Cl...
05/27/2026

Platte County 4-H is excited to host a fantastic opportunity for youth 4-H members. The Platte County 4-H Showmanship Clinic will be held June 13th and will take place at Agriculture Park in Columbus.

Gathering friends and family is fun but beware of uninvited party guests. Foodborne germs can crash your buffet and make...
05/23/2026

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

Rates of foodborne illness tend to increase during the summer months because germs grow faster in warmer, more humid wea...
05/22/2026

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

We're joining Burt, Cuming, Dodge, and Washington counties for a day of outside fun! Wear clothes that can get dirty! Br...
05/21/2026

We're joining Burt, Cuming, Dodge, and Washington counties for a day of outside fun! Wear clothes that can get dirty! Bring: Bug spray, sunscreen, extra set of clothes and life jacket (if have one). Additional paperwork will need to be completed for full registration at https://go.unl.edu/adventureday.

Come join us for a day of hands-on learning where youth explore science through activities like nature walks, bird beak ...
05/21/2026

Come join us for a day of hands-on learning where youth explore science through activities like nature walks, bird beak investigations, knot tying, nature-inspired art, and more! Registration Deadline is May 29th!!!! The fee for this workshop if $25. Can't wait to see there!

30th Annual - Friday, June 12, 2026The Nebraska Livestock Judging Classic (NLJC) is a regional livestock judging contest...
05/21/2026

30th Annual - Friday, June 12, 2026

The Nebraska Livestock Judging Classic (NLJC) is a regional livestock judging contest for youth. The NLJC is coordinated by Nebraska Extension in Buffalo County and the Nebraska Livestock Judging Classic Committee. The NLJC Committee works to increase the interest of youth in the livestock judging program and the livestock industry including beef, sheep, swine and goats.

For more information contact:

Kerry Elsen, Extension Educator
308-236-1235 | [email protected]

Sign up for our Cooking Classes! Join us for two full days of cooking fun! Deadline to register is May 22nd. To register...
05/20/2026

Sign up for our Cooking Classes! Join us for two full days of cooking fun! Deadline to register is May 22nd. To register go to: http://go.unl.edu/thurstonsummer26

Address

415 Main Street, PO Box 665
Pender, NE
68047

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14023856041

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