January 2023

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in February. Here are some opportunities: Nature Inquiry Workshop Series set for early childhood educators The Nature Inquiry Workshop Series, a weekly virtual event for early childhood educators, continues Feb. 7.

Nebraska Wesleyan University has released its 2022 fall semester academic honors list for students enrolled in traditional and adult undergraduate programs. Traditional undergraduate students earning at least a 3.75 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale) while completing a full-time course load of at least 12 credit hours of graded work (pass/fail courses are not included) are eligible.

“Better Process Control School for Acidified and Low Acid Canned Foods,” presented by the University of Nebraska Food Processing Center is set to take place March 13 and 14 in Lincoln. The Food Processing Center has designed this training specifically for individuals with little or no food science or food safety background.

Marty Nuzum #58300, age 62, died at Bryan Medical Center-East. He was incarcerated at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI).

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, Feb. 1st! The Nemaha NRD, in partnership with the Nebraska Forest Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Pheasants Forever will be hosting a free tree workshop at the Nemaha NRD headquarters in Tecumseh from 9 a.m.-12p.m.

Even though mental health is key to overall health, the general lack of awareness about what to say or how to help family, loved ones, and neighbors keeps people from seeking treatment. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) is encouraging individuals to speak out about breaking the stigma of mental health to create a strong and supportive community.

There will be plenty of activities taking place on Saturday, Jan. 28, in the Al Wheeler Activity Center (AWAC), with the Peru State National Alumni (NAA) Chili Feed being the highlight of the day. This will be the 13th annual hosting of the event on the Campus of a Thousand Oaks.

Winter in Nebraska doesn’t lend itself to gardening, but plant enthusiasts can still learn about all things gardening as they bide the time until spring. The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum will offer that opportunity with free Plant Talk webinars in February.