Nebraska Extension in Burt County

Nebraska Extension in Burt County This page will keep you up to date on Burt County happenings. Our objective is to provide programs and other educational resources locally.

From border to border, Nebraska Extension is making an incredible impact on the success of our state — its youth, its families, its farms and ranches, its communities, its economy. Nebraska Extension in Burt County delivers research-based education and information to citizens throughout the county. These educational programs, delivered via a variety of methods, are offered through a federal, state

and county partnership arrangement. Our staff of extension educator and extension specialists, technicians, and support personnel specializes is providing programs throughout the county, and together with staff from all of Nebraska's 93 counties, we contribute to more than 1.5 million educational contacts each year with Nebraska citizens. Our 4-H Youth Development Program, for example, reaches more than two hundred youth in Burt County alone. Statewide, 4-H touches the lives of more than 90,000 youth each year. Nebraska Extension is built to provide practical education that focuses on issues which influence daily life that helps to keep Nebraska competitive in a global society. Extension Specialists and Extension Educators are committed to a theme of excellence with educational programs customized to meet the needs of Nebraskans.

Dig Into Soil! Scoop, sprinkle, and explore soil layers to discover what lives underground. Children use their senses to...
06/04/2026

Dig Into Soil! Scoop, sprinkle, and explore soil layers to discover what lives underground. Children use their senses to compare textures, colors, and materials while learning how soil supports life.
Book suggestion: Dirt: The Scoop on Soil by Natalie Rosinsky helps children understand why soil matters.
Download the guide at – go.unl.edu/lgo_soil

Happy National Dairy Month! Nebraska Extension’s Dairy Team is a valuable resource for science-based information and edu...
06/02/2026

Happy National Dairy Month! Nebraska Extension’s Dairy Team is a valuable resource for science-based information and educational programs for Nebraska’s dairy industry: https://dairy.unl.edu/dairy-team/.

Congratulations to our PASE Livestock Judging Teams!
06/01/2026

Congratulations to our PASE Livestock Judging Teams!

Wishing the best of luck to our 4-H members at PASE! We're so proud of all the time you've put in - so go give it your a...
05/29/2026

Wishing the best of luck to our 4-H members at PASE! We're so proud of all the time you've put in - so go give it your all!

The following will be competing: Madison Bacon, McKenzie Bacon, Harley Hansen, Sutton Hartwell, Georgia Johnson, Avery Mastin, Beckett Miller, & Carsyn Miller

📣 Join Us to Wish Marina Well!Marina de Val-Hilden, our Water and Crop Educator, will be leaving us on Wednesday, June 2...
05/28/2026

📣 Join Us to Wish Marina Well!

Marina de Val-Hilden, our Water and Crop Educator, will be leaving us on Wednesday, June 24. We invite the community to stop by and help us send her off with warm wishes!

🎂 Open House with Cake & Refreshments
📅 Monday, June 22
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 1st Floor Meeting Room, Tekamah Courthouse

Please mark your calendars and join us to say goodbye and thank Marina for her dedication and service! ❤️🖤❤️

Interested in native plants for your landscape, but not sure how to go about getting started? Join UNL Extension Educato...
05/28/2026

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 as part of a partnership with Midwest Natives Nursery to take with you! Register now at https://go.unl.edu/nativesouthsioux.

Tekamah Pollinator GardenNeeds Your Help!We are looking for people to help maintain the garden.  Please contact the Burt...
05/28/2026

Tekamah Pollinator Garden
Needs Your Help!

We are looking for people to help maintain the garden.
Please contact
the Burt County Extension Office
402-374-2929 [email protected]
or
Ian Peterson at 402-727-2775 [email protected]

💻 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

🌞🎉 Summer is officially HERE at the Burt County Extension Office! 🎉🌞We’re diving headfirst into another season of 4-H Fu...
05/27/2026

🌞🎉 Summer is officially HERE at the Burt County Extension Office! 🎉🌞
We’re diving headfirst into another season of 4-H Fun with awesome workshops, exciting camps, and of course — gearing up for the 2026 Burt County Fair! 🐄🎡🍀
💚 Say hello to your 2026 4-H Summer Staff in the office (in addition to Stacey and Lori of course)! These friendly faces are ready to help make your summer one to remember!
Let’s make it a summer full of memories, learning, and 4-H fun! 🍀✨

Interested in native plants for your landscape, but not sure how to go about getting started? Join UNL Extension Educato...
05/27/2026

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 Dodge County Extension office in Fremont on Thursday, June 18 at 6pm, cost is $40 and includes a 10-plant starter pack as part of a partnership with Midwest Natives Nursery to take with you! Register now at https://go.unl.edu/nativefremont.

Address

Nebraska Extension/Burt County, 111 N 13th Street Suite 6
Tekamah, NE
68061

Opening Hours

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

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