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CONCORD — Are you looking for an event to get you in the winter spirit?
The UNL Haskell Ag Lab will be hosting Winter Fest on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Winter Fest is a winter workshop for adults and youth that will be both fun and educational.
The UNL Haskell Ag Lab is located at 57905 866 Road, Concord, NE.
Highlights of the event include winter preparedness, winter weather on landscapes, a wreath workshop, numerous youth activities involving winter weather, ornaments, games and more.
Kim Bearnes, Stanton County Extension Educator from the Nebraska EDEN Team, will lead a session in preparing your homes, vehicles, and yourselves for the winter season.
This session aims to equip participants with the knowledge and resources necessary to help you face those Nebraska winter challenges safely and confidently.
Another session will be led by Ian Peterson, Horticulture Extension Educator, on winter weather on your landscapes.
Winter weather brings about a time to see our landscape in a different light - snow-capped shrubs, rustling leaves still clinging to branches and wildlife scrounging around for seeds and nuts.
Cold temperatures, temperature swings and storms also create potential risks for our plants. Learn about conditions such as frost cracking and plant heaving; what to do when heavy snow damages a tree; and preventative steps to keep your landscape as healthy as possible through the dormant season.
The wreath workshop cost is $30 per wreath. All other activities are free. All children must have an adult on site. Snacks will be available for everyone attending.
Register for the wreath workshop by calling 402-5842261. Limited spots are available. No pre-registration is needed for the other activities.
