Nebraska Extension in Wayne County

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06/01/2026

Reminder, registration for summer Dog Workouts is due Wednesday, June 3.

Dog Workouts
Date: Wednesday, June 10
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Wayne County Fairgrounds
Age Range: 8+
Fee: No Charge
Registration Due: June 3
Presenter: Jami Kruse

June 10 will be the initial workout, and we will visit about the dates that will work best for everyone. Workouts will be held weekly through the week of July 15. Come and learn more about dog obedience and showmanship. Dogs are welcome so youth can practice, but please make sure your dog is current on Rabies, Distemper, Hepatitis, and Parvo Vaccinations.

05/29/2026

Reminder, registration for Let's Paint by Run-A-Ways summer workshop is due Monday, June 1

Let's Paint by Run-A-Ways
Date: Monday, June 8
Time: 2 PM to 5 PM
Location: Wayne County Fairgrounds, 4-H Building
Age Range: 8+
Fee: $30
Registration Due: June 1

Connie and Marsha will be back to lead us through the amazing world of painting. We will discover new techniques and colors as we create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece!

*Recommended Fair Entry:
Visual Art Mediums Class C-260-001 Original Acrylic Painting

Our Summer Workshops are officially underway! On Thursday, 4-Hers got their hands messy in the Floriculture Workshop exp...
05/29/2026

Our Summer Workshops are officially underway! On Thursday, 4-Hers got their hands messy in the Floriculture Workshop exploring the application of elements and principles of design by making a hanging basket. They also explored different types of flowers while making seed balls and learned how to care for plants and prepare floral exhibits for the fair.

💻 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

05/27/2026

Reminder, registration for the Baking Healthy and Creative Snacks is due Friday, May 29.

Baking Healthy and Creative Snacks
Date: Friday, June 5
Time: 9 AM to 12 PM
Location: Wayne County Courthouse
Age Range: 8+
Fee: $10
Limit: 10 participants
Registration Due: May 29

The best smell is something baking! Healthy snacking is important for great living. We will explore how to make a healthy quick bread and a creative cookie using a muffin mix.

Recommended Fair Entries:
Cooking 201 E-410-001 Loaf Quick Bread
Cooking 201 E-410-002 Creative Mixes

05/27/2026

Reminder, registration for the Clover Kid summer workshop is due Friday, May 29.

Clover Kid Workshop
Date: Thursday, June 4
Time: 9 AM to 11 AM
Location: Wayne County Fairgrounds, 4-H Building
Age Range: 5-7
Fee: $10
Registration Due: May 29

Get your hands messy with us as we explore pollinators and the importance of native plants.

Volunteer as a Jr. Leader! (youth 12 and older)

05/26/2026

5 more days to enter the 2026 Fonner Park Nebraska State 4-H Horse Show! Enter using this link: nhorse.fairwire.com.

Gathering friends and family is fun but beware of uninvited party guests. Foodborne germs can crash your buffet and make...
05/25/2026

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...
05/25/2026

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

Our office will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
05/22/2026

Our office will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

Address

510 N Pearl Street, Ste C
Wayne, NE
68787

Telephone

+14023753310

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