EDUCATION FOCUS: My background is in botany and agriculture and my focus is with volunteer management of the Extension Master Gardener program. I enjoy helping people solve their plant-based problems. GRANT PROJECT:Dr. Jody Green pulled together a prototype of an insect vegetable pest book that was to be used in another Extension program that didn’t launch. When Dr. Green was showing me her work one day I knew her work would benefit the public if we were able to get it in an easy to use format. We are lucky to have many talented volunteers and one such volunteer has a background in printing and publishing. So I took the initiative to work with a printer to get a rough estimate on printing charges and wrote a grant to help cover printing cost. WHERE CAN WE GET MORE INFORMATION?People who are interested in picking up a copy for themselves can swing by the office and pick one up. The cost is $15.00 plus tax. We have limited inventory so it would be best to give us a call first before heading to the office.
Scott Evans Horticulture Program Coordinator Nebraska Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Counties 8015 W. Center Rd., Omaha 68124-3175 Phone: 402.444.7804 TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR CLUB:
WHAT IS YOUR GRANT PROJECT?
WHERE CAN WE GET MORE INFORMATION?For more information about the Springfield Blue Jeans and Boots 4-H Club, please contact
Beth Meister at bethmeister10@gmail.com TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR CLUB:Our Explorers 4-H club has four different sites where youth can work on service learning projects in STEM, plant production, and pollinator habitat creation. We are currently using 3D printing parts for our projects and do outreach for University programing. We are involved with supporting educational curriculum in Millard Public School (Partner in Education with Aquatic Society of Omaha INC) and Bellevue Public Schools (Bellevue STEM). We are student lead with a council of student officers from all four sites. WHAT IS YOUR GRANT PROJECT?Our goal in this project is to provide educational enrichment not only to the youth but extend collaboration with additional youth in the Bellevue area in sharing the world of gardening. This has increased the number of sites for 4H youth to grow exhibits for the county fair while engaging others in the Metropolitan area. Develop the first unit for the youth to work with staff and youth at the LeMay Elementary School. They will join youth at Birchcrest Elementary School making in the Bellevue area 769 youth exposed to Extension consulting with a Master Gardener and Explorers 4H club developing in the fourth site for the Stephen Center.
where can we get more information?For more information about the Explorers 4-H Club, or their projects, please contact
Shawn Graham at shawngraham262@gmail.com The North Central Regional Aquaculture Center (NCRAC) uses the Explorers 4-H club and Aquatic Society of Omaha INC as a youth resource for 12 states. See website below for more information. http://ncrac-yea.org/resources.php Explorers 4-H Club Members Facebook Page  Vernon Waldren, Friends of Extension Foundation founding member, retired Executive Director, Board Chair, and longtime supporter, lost his long and valiant struggle against cancer on Friday, January 7, 2022. He lived a life in the service of others, and was a leader and mentor to so many people. We are grateful to share that Sen. Matt Williams, of the 36th legislative district, introduced the below legislative resolution, recognizing Vernon for his service and leadership. LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION 275. Introduced by Williams, 36WHEREAS, Vernon Waldren of Papillion was a lifelong educator dedicated to service, mentoring, and leadership in his communities; and WHEREAS, Vernon was an invaluable member of the Elkhorn Grange, Carver Grange, and State Grange Executive Board and helped charter the Carver Grange; and WHEREAS, Vernon received the Nebraska State Grange Distinguished Service Award in 2019; and WHEREAS, Vernon was the unit leader for the Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Program, the largest such program in Nebraska, from 1976 through 2013; and WHEREAS, Vernon was a committed member of the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents, attending his first conference in 1977 and eventually serving as Treasurer in 1994 and President in 2000; and 340 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL WHEREAS, Vernon was inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame in 2018; and WHEREAS, Vernon provided immense service to his communities as an extension educator for thirty-seven years; and WHEREAS, Vernon Waldren passed away on January 7, 2022. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ONE HUNDRED SEVENTH LEGISLATURE OF NEBRASKA, SECOND SESSION: 1. That the Legislature recognizes Vernon Waldren for his service and leadership to the communities of Nebraska. 2. That the Legislature offers its condolences to the family of Vernon Waldren. 3. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the family of Vernon Waldren. OBITUARY & SERVICESTell us a little about your club: Omaha Home for Boys Valley View 4-H Club is the oldest known club in Nebraska. The club began in 1948 with seven donated calves and since then has gone on to serve hundreds of youth. High school age boys in OHB's Residential Living Program have the opportunity to be a part of the Valley View 4-H Club, helping them gain valuable life skills, such as accountability, responsibility, and teamwork. Youth from the Uta Halee Academy also have the opportunity to join the club. What is your grant project? Grant funding from Friends of Extension & 4-H Douglas/Sarpy County Foundation supported OHB's 4-H Mini Livestock Camp. The 4-H Mini Livestock Camp was established in 2001 to provide a pre-fair experience for Clover Kids and 4-H'ers ages five and older. The camp introduces basic care, grooming, exhibiting, and preparation techniques for the participants' livestock projects in a non-competitive learning environment. Typically, around 70 total individuals attend the camp with 40 of those being youth participants. Where can we find more information about your club?
 This GivingTuesday, Friends of Extension and 4H in Douglas and Sarpy Counties will inspire generosity through their annual giving campaign.
GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world. GivingTuesday will kick off the generosity season this year by inspiring people to give back on November 30, 2021, and throughout the year. The Friends of Extension Foundation makes a difference in the lives of individuals and families in our community by supporting the good works of extension programs in Douglas and Sarpy Counties. The Foundation also hosts the Douglas County Fair. Donations have made possible the financial support to the following:
People demonstrate generosity in many ways on GivingTuesday. Whether it’s helping a neighbor or stranger out, showing up for an issue or people we care about, or giving to causes we care about, every act of generosity counts. GivingTuesday has raised billions of dollars for critical causes around the world and gets billions of impressions on social media from people and organizations speaking up for the causes that matter to them and encouraging others to get involved in their communities. “GivingTuesday inspires people all around the world to embrace their power to drive progress around the causes they care about, not just on one day but throughout the year.” said Asha Curran, GivingTuesday’s CEO, and co-founder. “With country and community leaders, millions of organizations, and countless givers of all kinds, GivingTuesday is creating a shared space where we can see the radical implications of a more generous world.” Those who are interested in joining The Friends of Extension Foundation’s GivingTuesday initiative can visit www.friendsofextension.org. For more details about the GivingTuesday movement, visit the GivingTuesday website (www.givingtuesday.org), Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/GivingTuesday) or follow @GivingTuesday and #GivingTuesday on Twitter. |
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