Raising Nebraska

🌟 Last month, we had the honor of welcoming six sailors from the USS Nebraska submarine to Raising Nebraska! As part of their tour around the state, they made a memorable stop in Grand Island where they explored our exhibits and learned to drive a tractor! 🇺🇸

🍦 This Sunday is National Ice Cream Day! 🍦 Treat yourself to a scoop (or 2... or 3) and show support for our local dairy businesses in NE. 🙌 We've got our sights set on that irresistibly creamy 🌽 sweet corn ice cream 🌽 from the UNL Dairy Store! 📷: UNL Dairy Store

Registration is still open for our 💧 AquaVentures Summer Camp 💧 this month with Central Platte NRD and Groundwater Guardians! 👇 Click to learn more: ow.ly/qei550SBJoo

Don't forget, we have new hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday: ✔️ 9:00 am to Noon and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Tuesday and Friday ✔️ Reserved for field trips and scheduled group programs #RaisingNE #RaisingNebraska

It's easy to be a kid again at Raising Nebraska! Embrace your inner child and the thrill of hands-on learning as you explore our 25,000-square-foot education center this summer. #BeAKidAgainDay 🎈 🍭 🎉

Get ready for a splash-tastic summer at Raising Nebraska! 🌊 Central Platte NRD and Groundwater Guardians are hosting the AquaVentures Summer Camp for youth ages 9-12. 👉 Click to register and learn more: ow.ly/tO7450ShvVK

📰 Raising Nebraska In the News! 📰 Thank you @NTVsGoodLife for having us last week to talk about what's coming up this summer at Raising Nebraska! 👉 Visit RaisingNebraska.net to learn more about our programming and events. nebraska.tv/features/ntvs-…

🌽 Each year, Nebraska farmers produce over 1 billion bushels of high-quality corn making NE the nation’s 3rd largest corn producer. But, did you know that more than 99% of that corn is “field corn” and won’t directly end up on your plate for dinner? Source: Nebraska Corn Board

It's always a great time when the residents of Tabitha at Prairie Commons (@TabithaHealth) come by Raising Nebraska... this time for a scavenger hunt of Nebraska agriculture!

🐖 Join @NEPorkProducers and Chef Mike from @TheSingleBarrel in Lincoln for an evening of food and wine as Chef Mike shares tips, tricks, and wine pairings to make your summer grilling a success! 🍷 June 14, 2024 | 6:30-8:00 p.m. Learn more: ow.ly/2pwv50Sb51c

🚨 Registration for our upcoming Farm to Craft: Needle Felting Workshop closes tomorrow! ✏️ Register today: ow.ly/QURk50Sb3fv

Thanks @NTVsSteveWhite for helping spread the word about our big reopening and the exciting programs and activities we have planned this summer. @NTVNews nebraska.tv/news/ntvs-grow…

🥳 Today's the day... we can't wait to welcome visitors back to Raising Nebraska! Don't forget to join us this afternoon from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. for our official reopening and summer kickoff event. We'll see you soon! ow.ly/H6cX50S6GZT

Join us next month for Needle Felting Workshops with Rhonda McClure from Ewe and Us. 🐑 Rhonda will instruct participants how to create ornaments, mounted wall hangings, or decorative 2D image pillows using real sheep's wool from the farm. Learn more: ow.ly/wbEA50S2t6U

🥳 Our official reopening and summer kickoff is less than 1 week away! Here's a sneak peek of who you can expect to see: @HilandDairy @NEPorkProducers @mleecpnrd @NEStateFair @4HHoopla Nebraska Beekeepers Assoc. Nebraska Sorghum ow.ly/F9qx50S1evl

Industry leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators will be coming together for a panel on the opportunities in advanced agricultural technology during the May 29 Heuermann Lecture symposium at @NIC_Innovates. Visit the link for more information. ianrnews.unl.edu/exploring-futu…

🇺🇸 Memorial Day weekend is almost here, which means it’s time to fire up the grill! 🍔 Looking for a little inspo? You can’t go wrong with these mushroom swiss burgers topped with jalapeño aioli from @beef. ow.ly/FiUL50RSG3e

🙌 Mark your calendars! We're reopening our doors and welcoming visitors back with a summer kickoff event on June 3. Our ag partners will have games and activities for youth, free samples, and giveaways as we roll out new programs for the summer season! ow.ly/N3hK50ROQbT

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If you are in the Lincoln area tomorrow, check out Ag4Space!