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Backyard Farmer will travel to the scenic Platte River corridor near Gretna to record an episode on Saturday, May 30. The public is invited to attend this free event at Schramm Park State Recreation Area, 21502 W. Hwy. 31, east of the Schramm Education Center Building. The question-and-answer session starts at 3:15 p.m. CT with the recording at 4 p.m. CT.

Audience members should bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets, along with questions and samples from their lawns or gardens for the Q&A session.

Ahead of the “Backyard Farmer” recording, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and the Nebraska Invasive Species Council will host the second annual Know Your Nebraska Invasives Day from noon to 3 p.m. CT at Schramm Park State Recreation Area.

This free, family-friendly event will feature hands-on activities, games and outdoor experiences to help visitors identify invasive species, understand their impact on Nebraska’s ecosystems, and learn how to prevent their spread. Workshops and activities are designed for all ages and experience levels.

In case of inclement weather, Backyard Farmer will be recorded inside the education center. Know Your Invasive Species Day will be cancelled. Parking is available near the education center parking lot.

A state permit is not required to park at the education center, but is required for other areas of the park.

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Our Backyard Farmer television series is a co-production of Nebraska Public Media and Nebraska Extension. The longest-running, locally-produced, television series in the nation, Backyard Farmer continues with another season of lawn and gardening tips!

Watch Backyard Farmer at 7 p.m. CT, Thursdays, on Nebraska Public Media with rebroadcasts through the week on our Nebraska Public Media and Create television channels.

The program was created by George Round, former University of Nebraska public relations director, Wayne Whitney, former Nebraska Extension horticulturist and Jack McBride, our founding general manager. The show’s format of answering viewer questions remains a cornerstone of the show’s success.

Every year from spring to fall, our panel of experts deals with topics like insect pests, disease, turf, fruits and vegetables, as well as landscape design and general horticulture topics. The program consists of a panel of experts dedicated to helping you find solutions to your lawn and garden questions.

For more information visit byf.unl.edu

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