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.

Youth will create a mosaic tray and while exploring creativity and craftmanship.Age range is 8+Fee: $25Deadline is June ...
06/04/2026

Youth will create a mosaic tray and while exploring creativity and craftmanship.
Age range is 8+
Fee: $25
Deadline is June 8th
Register online at: https://go.unl.edu/thurstonsummer26

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

Enjoy an afternoon of fun and beauty with acrylic painting! Go home with a beautiful 11"x14" painting. Adults are welcom...
06/03/2026

Enjoy an afternoon of fun and beauty with acrylic painting! Go home with a beautiful 11"x14" painting. Adults are welcome to sign up to paint as well.

Deadline to join this workshop is June 8th. There is some spots open yet! Age range is 8+, fee is $30 just painting and $45 with a frame. So come join the fun!

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/.

Registration Deadline to join our Animal Science Lab is June 5th! Dive into animal science with a hands-on lab! Youth wi...
06/01/2026

Registration Deadline to join our Animal Science Lab is June 5th! Dive into animal science with a hands-on lab! Youth will explore anatomy through a cow eye dissection and discover how vision works.

So remember deadline to join this summer workshop is June 5th! Go to this web site to register: https://go,unl.edu/thurstonsummer26

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]

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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