There is Still Time to Order Trees

January 23, 2015 Leave a comment


4700 trees were planted in Burt County during the spring of 2014 through the Natural Resources District (NRD) Conservation Tree Program.  These trees will provide food and cover for wildlife, reduce soil erosion, protect crops and livestock, provide shade and shelter for homes, buffer noise, and add beauty to our landscape.   The Conservation Tree Program in Burt County is a joint effort of the Papio Missouri River NRD and the Lower Elkhorn NRD.

 

There is still time for Burt County producers, acreage owners and landowners to order trees and shrubs for planting in the spring of 2015.  A wide variety of tree and shrub seedlings are offered at very reasonable prices.  NRD tree planting services are also available at a minimal cost.  Conservation tree and shrub planting projects are often eligible for NRD cost share and other incentives.

 

New seedling offerings include Gambel Oak, Diamond Willow and American Linden. The Lower Elkhorn NRD is also offering a new Wildlife Package that includes a mixture of American Plum, Dogwood, Elderberry, Gambel Oak and Cotoneaster.  Place orders early for best selection because every year popular tree and shrub species sell out.

 

For more information or to place an order contact Deb Ward, NRD Program Assistant at(402)374-1920 ext. 101 orDeborah.ward2@ne.nacdnet.net or visit the NRD office in the USDA Service Center, 539 S. 13th Street in Tekamah.

 

 

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Creating Healthier Worksites

August 12, 2014 Leave a comment


Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department (ELVPHD) is pleased to highlight the successes of several businesses in Burt, Cuming, Madison and Stanton counties that they have worked with to create wellness programs over the past several years.   “We have had the pleasure to work with businesses throughout our four county area to help them get started with or expand upon worksite wellness programs that address the unique health goals of their workforce,” says Kori King, Public Health Nurse with Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department.

Three years ago, ELVPHD began contacting businesses to determine their interest in worksite wellness and offering the health department’s assistance in getting worksite wellness started or expanded. Over the years, many businesses signed on to the program and began their journey towards a healthier workplace including: Lower Elkhorn Natural Resource District (Norfolk), Beed Trucking (West Point), First National Bank Northeast (Lyons), Liberty Centre Services (Norfolk), Citizens State Bank (Wisner), Northeast Research and Extension Center (Norfolk) and Midtown Health Center (Norfolk). Over 200 employees took part in the worksite wellness efforts and many more individuals were reached as often spouses/family members participated in various ways as well.

Policy development was an important strategy to assist businesses with creating a healthier workplace environment.   Four of the companies implemented lactation break policies, 2 adopted paid exercise breaks and 3 implemented healthy vending policies. Additionally, most incorporated annual employee assessment and blood work screenings so wellness priorities for the upcoming year could be set. Finally, most of the businesses adopted ongoing challenges or newsletters to keep employees informed and motivated.

For more information about worksite wellness and how you can begin or expand wellness efforts please visit our website at www.elvphd.org or call 402-529-2233.

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