A great day in a club member’s and leader’s experience! Nebraska 4-H Extension recognizes Academy Science Club as a Club of Excellence at the Awards Dinner. The Certificate of Excellence reads: This certificate is presented to Academy for developing enthusiastic young people who boldly take action to demonstrate life skills as capable, caring, confident, competent kids of character thus contributing to the improvement of themselves, their family, their club, their…
Read MoreHow to Take Care of Yourself in the Heat
When it is hot outside you need to take care of yourself. Here are some steps to stay cool in warm weather. 1. Limit your sun exposure in the hottest hours of the day between 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. 2. You should wear colored clothing that is light-weight and loose fitting. 3. You should stay hydrated, drink plenty of water even if you are not thirsty. 4. Keep cool…
Read MorePorcupines are Coming This Way!
Porcupines are considered large rodents. Porcupines (Erethizon dorsatum) have been sighted recently in forested locations along the Missouri River. The porcupine is noted for its quills and extremely long guard hairs on its back and tail. It can easily weigh more than 30 pounds and appears as big as a raccoon because of the length of the hair and quills. Their coloration is a mixture of black, white, and grey…
Read MoreSwift Migration
This morning at dawn the sky is filled with chimney swifts on their migration south. Beauty and sadness all in one view. No more peeps from the fireplace. It is quiet out in the yard. There are about one dozen starlings perched on the power line watching this impressive exodus southward.
Read MoreBroadcom Masters Semi-Finals
We are proud of our Broadcom Masters Semifinalist! There are about six thousand middle school science projects that are judged worthy enough to go on to Broadcom Masters national science and engineering competition. The top three hundred of these six thousand are selected after further extensive application submission from all Broadcom Masters worthy submissions. Of course the competition process is quite selective. Our Broadcom Masters selected science student has made…
Read MoreSaving America’s Pollinators
How to Attract Pollinators: 6 Must-Have Plants Habitat loss, disease, and excessive pesticide use are responsible for the drop in pollinator numbers. Planting pollinator-friendly flora can help encourage their return. Different flower traits attract different garden guests. Butterflies, for example, are partial to purple flowers, while bees are especially attracted to bright white, yellow, or blue. Bats prefer musty smelling flowers that release their scent at night, while pollinating birds…
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