NE Ext. in Douglas-Sarpy Co. News - June 2021 |
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Carrie brings 20 years of extension education and leadership experience to her new role as Unit Leader for Nebraska Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Counties. As leader of the Nutrition Education Program in Douglas-Sarpy Counties, she successfully led staff and educational efforts that made positive lasting impact in the lives of limited resource residents. She has built strong community partnerships that have resulted in innovative and impactful efforts, meeting the needs of the community. |
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Community Environment
Summer Turf Fertilization
In the overall “holiday” turf fertilization schedule, where Arbor Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day and Halloween are indicators of good timing for applications to cool season turfgrasses (Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue, perennial ryegrass), early summer is a key timeframe for encouraging healthy growth. When growing warm season turf species such as buffalograss and zoysiagrass, Memorial Day time is perhaps the most important time to apply fertilizer.
There are several factors that should be implemented to ensure success with summer fertilization, learn about them here.
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Food and Nutrition
Black Bean and Veggie Lettuce Wraps
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Choose fish, nuts, and seeds a couple of times a week in place of meat because they contain healthy oils that are good for us. Try including Black Beans in your meals with this recipe.
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 cup low sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup red pepper, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water and diced
- 1/2 cup onion, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water and diced
- 1/2 cup corn, fresh, canned, or frozen
- 1 Tablespoon cilantro, gently rubbed under cold running water and chopaped
- 2 Tablespoons green onion, gently rubbed under cold running water and diced
- 1/4 cup Southwestern style salad dressing
- 8 Bibb or Romaine lettuce leaves, gently rubbed under cold running water
- 1/4 cup carrots, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water and shredded
Directions:
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- In a medium bowl, combine black beans, red pepper, onion, corn, cilantro, and green onion.
- Add salad dressing to bean mixture. Mix gently.
- Place lettuce leaves on a plate or serving dish. Spoon bean mixture into lettuce leaves. Top with shredded carrots.
https://food.unl.edu/recipe/black-bean-and-veggie-lettuce-wraps
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Child and Youth
Early Childhood Education Professional Development
Join us this summer from anywhere!
See our schedule of upcoming online classes.
Live on-line classes schedule can be found at the
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Community Environment
Need Gardening Help?
Extension Master Gardeners are here taking your calls Monday -Friday from 9 am - noon and 1- 4 pm.
402-444-7804
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4-H & Youth Development
Living Room Learning
Looking for a summer experience that your child can participate in from the comfort of your home? Join Nebraska 4-H in June and July for Living Room Learning! A hands-on, virtually guided activity will be shared during these live experiences with youth joining from across Nebraska. Each session will use inexpensive, easy-to-find materials. The completed project may be showcased as an exhibit at a local county fair (optional). A career connection to the project will also be made. Sessions will focus on Food + Science and Entrepreneurship + Art. Youth do not need to be 4-H members to participate. The first 25 pre-registrations received for both sessions of this summer’s Living Room Learning will receive the Nebraska 4-H Project of the Year educational kit (a $25+ value!) mailed to them for use during Living Room Learning in July. Pre-register today at http://4h.unl.edu/living-room-learning!
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Community Environment
Finding a Farmer's Market
Buy Fresh Buy Local Nebraska has developed a website to provide information about Nebraska’s farmers markets, including a map with market locations and other information for consumers.
http://buylocalnebraska.org/go-to-grow
Also available in Spanish here.
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Child and Youth
Help for Picky Eaters
Picky eating is typical for many children as they grow up and become more independent.
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4-H & Youth Development
4-H is Offering Free Financial Literacy Program
This will be a self-paced course with weekly project check ins and activities for 5 weeks. Families are encouraged to work with their students for 10 hours of programming throughout the program. Ideal for families with teens and summer jobs!
Monday, June 7th and end on Friday July 9th.
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8015 West Center Road
Omaha, NE 68124-3175
402-444-7804
Our south office is now located at 1102 E. 1st St., Papillion, NE 68046 and will be open soon.
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