Community Resources Database

This website features hybrid test results, hybrid test plots entry forms, seed guides, and related publications. 

CropWatch is a central resource for University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension information on crop production and pest management. It is written by Nebraska Extension educators and specialists, and produced by IANR Media in the UNL Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. 

CHIME is a transformative program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln designed to equip educators with the tools to cultivate mindfulness and reflection in their daily work. The CHIME Program provides education and guidance on how to incorporate mindfulness and reflective practice into your daily routine, teaching, and caregiving. 

Students in the Debtor Defense Clinic (DDC) work with unrepresented individuals who have had judgments entered against them in collection cases. Students provide counsel and legal advice to clients about debt collection issues, and, when necessary, litigating cases involving legal issues that have been identified to benefit from a full and robust presentation to the court. 

The Department of Textiles, Merchandising & Fashion Design (TMFD) actively engages with constituents and colleagues in Nebraska, across the nation and overseas, and is fully connected to the pulse of the textiles and apparel industries and professions. TMFD is committed to assisting apparel and textile-based entrepreneurs. The department has expertise to share with entrepreneurs in all phases of soft goods-based ventures, such as: product design, customer identification, business research, product validation, manufacturing, and distribution.  

The UNL Digital Commons institutional repository is a collaborative service of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln libraries. Communities have digital access to research and materials from UNL.  

Information and resources from Nebraska Extension to help you, your family, and community prepare for, and recover from, disasters. 

Parents and caregivers will find many lessons that children can Discover & Design as a family or in a group setting. These one-page lessons have everything you need to introduce the activity, gather materials, and view step by step instructions. We hope you enjoy working together with the young children in your life.   

Day camps at Morrill Hall are hands-on, minds-on experiences where campers explore various natural history and science topics through engaging activities. Each camp is led by UNSM's educators, with potential opportunities to engage with our museum researchers and guest speakers.

Camps are offered for students who have completed kindergarten through 8th grade during the 2024-2025 school year.

The Discovery Shop is located on the main floor of Morrill Hall. Specializing in unique gifts and souvenirs for the entire family, the Discovery Gift Shop has a variety of items including natural history-related toys and games, dinosaur and ancient mammal figures, plush animals, a large selection of rocks and minerals, t-shirts, books, spectacular jewelry and much more! Museum Members regularly receive 10% off purchase in the Discovery Gift Shop!

When you use your EBT Card, Double Up matches your fruit and vegetable purchases dollar for dollar, up to $20 a day. That means you and your family get twice the fresh fruits and veggies. If you have an EBT Card, you're automatically eligible for Double Up.

This 2-day comprehensive course will prepare you for the FAA Aeronautical Knowledge Test. Also known as the Part 107 exam, this is the required starting point for anyone planning to fly drones commercially. Our expert instruction and interactive learning materials will guide you through the exam’s complexities, ensuring you are fully prepared to take to the skies as a certified commercial drone pilot. This class will also feature hands-on drone flying experience. 

Resources and tools from and compiled by Nebraska Extension to help Nebraskans with drought conditions.

Drought resources for teachers and students about drought, weather, and climate from the National Drought Mitigation Center. 

Resources from Nebraska Extension for Dry Bean Production including tillage, crop rotation, planting, and harvesting. 

This website details the history of the dust bowl including the causes and lessons learned. 

The East Campus Discovery Days and Farmers Market at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is a fun, family-friendly event for all ages. It’s more than a farmer’s market. It’s more than a science day. Come for the hands-on, science focused fun. Stay to enjoy live music and food trucks. Shop at our farmers market and vendor fair. Enjoy a scoop of ice cream at the newly renovated UNL Dairy Store. Take in the beauty of the Backyard Farmer garden. Activities are free, food and crafts are available for purchase. 

Located in Ithica, the site is a major research and education facility of the Agricultural Research Division of the University of Nebraska's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR). The size and diversity of the center offers many research and educational opportunities including field days. 

As an asset-based development approach to community development, the eCommunities program helps Nebraska’s rural towns strengthen and expand their economies. Our eCoaches work with local leaders to build more resilient economies that supports long-term prosperity. By creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem, communities foster growth, opportunity, and vitality, setting the stage for a thriving future. 

Edgeworks is the full-service design, research, and production bureau housed in the Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts. At Edgeworks, we pioneer "edge of field practice"—cultivating new possibilities past the boundaries of traditional disciplines. We partner with university researchers, community organizations, and global companies to create effective solutions to wicked problems.

The Eisentrager-Howard Gallery, located in Richards Hall, is open to the public and hosts changing exhibitions that extend the studio and classroom. The gallery is named for Professor Emeriti of Art James Eisentrager and Dan Howard.