Community Resources Database

Resources from Nebraska Extension for agricultural professionals on precision agricultural practices including satellite-based auto-guidance, yield monitoring and mapping, soil sensors, soil sampling, and site-specific nitrogen management for irrigated corn. 

The Nebraska 4-H Premier Animal Science Event (PASE) features a variety of state-level animal science contests. The two-day event is held annually at the Nebraska Animal Science Complex in Lincoln. Youth explore issues related to the animal industry, discover college and career opportunities, and work with other youth from across the state.   

Nebraska Extension’s Early Childhood Team is pleased to be able to offer a variety of online classes to meet the needs of the Early Childhood Workforce.  No Cost early childhood training is available thanks to sponsorships. 

Annual workshops for nursery & green industry professionals, public works employees, landscape managers, arborists, tree board volunteers and cemetery & grounds keepers. This year's sessions focus on plant selection, pest problems in turf & trees and common customer problems.

The Nebraska Forest Service leads the state by inspiring and assisting others to create and sustain healthy, productive forests. Our conservation education program helps both formal and non-formal educators, families, and natural resource professionals with resources to educate Nebraskans on conservation concepts and issues. Conservation Education helps people of all ages develop the critical thinking skills they need to understand complex environmental issues and make informed decisions. 

The Psychological Consultation Center doctoral students provide psychological services to individuals and families in Lincoln and surrounding communities. At the same time, the PCC is a teaching, training, and research center. Services are provided primarily by doctoral students and all services provided in the PCC are supervised by licensed clinical psychologists.

UNL Inventory auctions are held every three to four months.  

P2E is a self-directed course that is available on your time and wherever it's convenient for you.  You should be able to complete each module in 45 - 60 minutes, including assignments. 

The Public Policy Center is a university-wide, multidisciplinary research and outreach unit committed to addressing complex issues by linking academic research, stakeholder perspectives, and practical experience through innovative and creative solutions. Our mission is to link policy with research, process, and practice by working with researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to actively inform public policy.   

UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications teaches a public relations strategy class and partners with community-based clients, preferably groups looking for short-term (week-long) outreach or publicity initiatives. Students produce the initiative and community members are asked to work with students to help scope the project. Contact Betsy Emmons; eemmons3@unl.ed

This course leads you through hands-on sessions to develop a simple set of financial records and reports using Quicken. Exercises based on scenarios from a case farm allow you to practice many of the steps you might use to keep records on your farm or ranch.   

The Nebraska Extension Early Childhood team has identified books to support children’s coping and understanding of their feelings after experiencing a major stressor, disaster, loss, and/or grief. Free storybook reading guides accompany the books. The guides provide adults with suggested activities and probing questions to help children personally connect with the experiences of the characters in the books. 

Recipe to Reality provides a general overview of the many issues involved in developing a food manufacturing business. Seminar topics address important questions that every entrepreneur should consider.  The seminar is available In Person or also as an On Demand format. 

Human dimensions specialists in School of Natural Resources can help you plan and manage the resources for public use, visitor education, and profitability.

The Red Carpet Service program from Nebraska Extension blends traditional customer service with the specific needs of travelers and tourists in your area. This engaging and practical 2.5-hour session is designed for staff and management at local attractions, convenience stores, restaurants, retail shops, lodging venues, and any business that interacts with visitors. Participants learn about the economic benefits of tourism and their crucial role in creating a positive, welcoming first impression for all community members.

The Nebraska Center on Reflective Practice (NCRP) is part of the UNL-Center for Children, Families, and the Law. This training will help professionals enhance their capacity to respond to others and communicate based on developmental principles and personal reflection. 

Student Life at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) has indoor and outdoor event spaces across campus and partners with groups to host over 20,000 events annually. This includes Nebraska Unions, University Housing, Campus Recreation, and outdoor spaces (non-athletic). Spaces are available to rent for non-University groups. 

Resources and information from the Nebraska Forest Service on rural forestry. It addresses privately-owned forestlands that face threats to conversion to non-forest use by urbanization, rural residential development, parcelization and other development measures.

Ruth Staples Child Development Lab at the University of Nebraska is a premier early childhood program dedicated to education, outreach, and research. Step inside the doors of the lab and see how a community of learning provides a developmentally appropriate environment where children and adults grow and learn together.

Located at Nebraska Innovation Campus, the 154-room Marriott Tribute hotel is home to The Good Life Coffee Shop; the Well & Good, the hotel’s signature restaurant; and the Barred Owl, the rooftop bar with incredible views of Lincoln. The hotel’s restaurant, bar, and coffee shop are open to the public and feature Nebraska-inspired cuisine and drinks. 

The University of Nebraska School of Computing’s Senior Design runs a capstone program for junior and senior students majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Software Engineering. This program provides students with real-life experience and prepares them for an industry career.