Clover College is four days of “hands-on” workshops full of fun and learning open to youth ages 6 & up. Registration opens May 2 for currently enrolled 4-H members. Registration opens May 9 for non-4-H members. Early registrations will NOT be accepted! No telephone or online registration.
Lancaster County Extension is now posting event photos on Flickr. Several 4-H events and the first Super Fair photos are now online!
4-H families are invited to participate in a special garden project, growing Firecracker Sunflowers. Twenty-five seed packets are available on a first-come, first-served basis, starting May 1. The cost is $1.25 for one seed packet per family. Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H is presenting a “Junque to Jewels” furniture painting workshop on Saturday, May 12, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. Cost is $5. Bring a piece of unpainted furniture and a sack lunch. Register by May 7 by calling 402-441-7180.
A Leader Training will be held Thursday, May 17, 9:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. (you choose which time to attend) at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. Meeting will focus on static exhibits, opportunities for 4-H members, and more. MUST preregister by May 15 by calling 402-441-7180. Continue reading…
A “Tips and Tricks for Clothing Level 1” workshop will be held at Hancock Fabrics, 6800 P St., Lincoln, on Saturday, May 19, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Workshop is open to anyone but will focus on 4-H clothing level 1 skills. No cost and no preregistration. Continue reading…
A new 4-H Clover Kids (ages 5–7) home environment curriculum is now available. “A Space for Me! Helper’s Guide” is used in conjunction with the “A Space for Me!” member’s manual. Copies are available at the extension office.
4-H Life Challenge judging contests help youth learn more about issues related to family and consumer science (FCS).
• County-level Senior Life Challenge (ages 12 & up) — June 2
• Statewide FCS Life Challenge (ages 12 & up) — June 25-26
• County-level Junior Life Challenge (ages 8–11) — July 7 Continue reading…
Astronomy Day will be celebrated April 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Morrill Hall. The event will feature NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson, along with prizes and a variety of hands-on activities about space, science, and astronomy. Continue reading…
To showcase 4-H summer camp programs for the upcoming 2012 camping season, the Eastern Nebraska 4-H Center near Gretna will host an open house Sunday, April 29 from 1–4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 402-332-4496.
4-H/FFA members planning to exhibit market sheep need to have their lambs officially tagged and weighed on Thursday, May 3, 6–8 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center - Pavilion 2. For more information, call Cole at 402-441-7180.
4-H/FFA'ers exhibiting market beef, sheep, swine, dairy cattle and goats must complete Quality Assurance certification. There is a new format for certification — it is now offered online rather than in person. More detailed information will be sent out on how to log on and complete the activities.
A 4-H riding skills level testing will be held on Tuesday May 1, 5:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center, Great Plains Equipment Group Pavilion - Amy Countryman Arena. Anyone wishing to be tested must sign up by April 24 by contacting Marty at 402-441-7180 or mcruickshank2@unl.edu. Continue reading…
All Lancaster County 4-H’ers participating in district and/or state horse shows must submit entries, horse identifications, and completed horsemanship levels to the UNL Extension in Lancaster County, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Ste. A, Lincoln, NE 68528 by Friday, May 11. No late entries will be accepted! Continue reading…
4-H horse identification forms for the Lancaster County Super Fair are due in the extension office by Friday, June 1. Late ID forms WILL NOT be accepted. Continue reading…
To help everyone prepare for districts and state, the Lancaster County 4-H Horse VIPS Committee is hosting a special pre-districts show/clinic/fundraiser on Saturday, June 2 starting at 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Event Center, Pavilion 3. All age groups can participate. Pre-registration not required. Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H will host a district horse show on Thursday, June 14, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Event Center in the Plains Equipment Group Pavilion - Amy Countryman Arena. Stall, shaving, and camper hookup reservations are highly recommended and due by June 4.
All 4-H/FFA sheep, goats, swine, breeding beef, bucket calves, feeder calves, dairy cattle, llamas/alpacas, and rabbits which will be exhibited at county fair, state fair, and/or Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Stock Show must have Identification/Ownership Affidavits submitted to extension by June 15. Continue reading…
The spring 2012 Tractor Supply Co. Paper Clover Campaign will take place May 2–13. Shoppers at TSC stores will have the opportunity to support 4-H by purchasing paper clovers for a $1 or more at checkout. All funds raised will be donated to 4-H.