Upcoming Events
May 13 – Mini Apple Pie Baking (Sold Out)
This is one example of the many programs we can create for and with your group.
In honor of National Apple Pie Day, we are making mini-apple pies during this fun and flaky event!
May 14 – Off-site Program – Groundwater Festival
Raising Nebraska is excited to be a part of Central Platte NRDs Groundwater Festival. We are debuting a new classroom activity where youth get to learn about managing water resources from different perspectives – and what happens when there less water for everyone. To learn more about the Ground Water festival, please visit https://www.cpnrd.org/education/activities-events/
May 17-19 – Nebraska Volunteer Fire School
We are proud to host part of Nebraska Volunteer Fire School here at Raising Nebraska. Classes traditionally held at Raising Nebraska are Fire Prevention Education and Agricultural Equipment Extrication. These classes along with all of the classes at Fonner Park help keep our farm and ranch families safe. To learn more about the Nebraska Volunteer Fire School, please visit https://www.nsvfa.org/nebraska-fire-school or contact your local volunteer fire department
May 28 – Off-site Program – Tech Changemakers Conference
Raising Nebraska’s Experience Coordinator Sarah Polak will be presenting 2 sessions at this innovative conference.
In an era of rapid change, driven by technological advances and shifting demands, 4-H Tech Changemakers want to provide a dedicated space for educators to discuss innovative teaching methods and strategies for effective learning, share resources, and reflect on leadership insights.
From elementary to secondary to postsecondary levels in formal and informal education, current and aspiring educators are encouraged to attend this one-day conference designed specifically for you.
Registration is online at https://4h.unl.edu/tech-changemakers. Pre-registration is required by May 13th with a $35 fee. Contact Dr. Dawn Lindsley at dawn.lindsley@unl.edu with questions or comments.