February 23-April 8

Wings Over the Platte Art Show, Grand Island, Neb., Stuhr Museum, nature-inspired art show reflects the wildlife and landscapes of the Platte River Valley, (308) 385-5316.

February 24-25

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Oregon Trail Home Show, Ogallala, Neb., Keith Co. Fairgrounds, (308) 289-4909.

February 24

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Retool and Refuel Workshop, Norfolk, Neb., Lifelong Learning Center, contact your local UNL Extension office to register.

February 24-25

Brule Gun Show, Brule, Neb., Sat. 9-5 & Sun. 9-4, (308) 287-2528 or (308) 287-2228.

February 26

Phosphorous Index Workshop, Albion, Neb., Columbus Hall, 9 a.m., Steve Pritchard, (402) 395-2158.

February 26

Phosphorous Index Workshop, O’Neill, Neb., Courthouse, 2 p.m., Ralph Kulm, (402) 336-2760.

February 26

Livestock Insurance Workshop, York, Neb., 4-H building, 9:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m., (402) 362-5508.

February 27-March 1

Custom Applicator School, Hastings, Neb., Central Community College-Cottonwood Rm., (402) 476-1528.

March 1

Value of Manure to Cropping Systems Workshop, Burwell, Neb., Legion Club, Steve Niemeyer, (308) 346-4200.

March 1

Farmer and Rancher Clinic, Alliance, Neb., Michelle at the Nebraska Farm Hotline, (800) 464-0258.

March 1

Farm and Ranch Museum 16th Annual Meeting, Gering, Neb., Gering Civic Center, (308) 436-1989.

March 1-26

Spirit of the Cranes, Grand Island, Neb., Prairie Winds Art Center, artists celebrate the return of the crnes to the Platte River Valley, (308) 381-4001.

March 2-4

Homebuilders Show, North Platte, Neb., Quality Suites, Larry Piester, (308) 532-7429.

March 3

30th Annual Firefighters Ball, Brule, Neb., 8-12 p.m. dance to the Dynamics.

March 6

Livestock Insurance Workshop, Norfolk, Neb., Ag Complex, 9:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m., (402) 370-4040.

March 6

Wheat Technology Conference, Grant, Neb., Perkins County Fairgrounds, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., contact your local extension office for more information.

March 6

Tree Care Workshop, Scottsbluff, Neb., Panhandle Research and Extension Center, Chip Murrow, (402) 472-1382.

March 7

Wheat Technology Conference, Sidney, Neb., Holiday Inn, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., contact your local extension office for more information.

March 7

Tree Care Workshop, North Platte, Neb., Community College North Campus, Chip Murrow, (402) 472-1382.

March 7-8

Triumph of Agriculture Expo, Omaha, Neb., Qwest Center, large indoor farm machinery show, (402) 346-8003.

March 8

Wheat Technology Conference, Hemingford, Neb., St. Bridget’s Parish Hall, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., contact your local extension office for more information.

March 8

Tree Care Workshop, Hastings, Neb., Cetral Community College, Chip Murrow, (402) 472-1382.

March 9-11

Nebraska Horse Expo, Lincoln, Neb., Lancaster Event Center, (402) 375-4827.

March 10-11

Town and Country Expo, Gordon, Neb., High School Gym, booths, crafts, food and more, (308) 282-0730.

March 15

Vegetative Treatment Systems for Animal Feeding Operations Workshop, York, Neb., 4-H building, 10 a.m., Gary Zoubek, (402) 362-5508.

March 16-17

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, O’Neill, Neb., grand parade, Mulligan stew, fun run, art show, carnival, Irish dancers, (402) 336-2355.

March 17

Antique Tractor Pull, Kearney, Neb., Buffalo Co. Fairgrounds, (308) 237-3101.

March 18

Preserving Family Treasures: Paper Preservation, Grand Island, Neb., Stuhr Muesum, 2 p.m., Karen Keehr, (308) 385-5316.

March 20

Tree Care Workshop, Lincoln, Neb., Southeast Community College, Chip Murrow, (402) 472-1382.

March 21

Tree Care Workshop, Omaha, Neb., Douglas/Sarpy Co. Extension office, Chip Murrow, (402) 472-1382.

March 28

Tree Care Workshop, Norfolk, Neb., Northeast Community College, Chip Murrow, (402) 472-1382.

April 20-22

Festival of Quilts, Chadron, Neb., Assumption Arena, contact Charlotte, (308) 432-4041.