Social media such as Facebook and Twitter are becoming increasingly popular ways to communicate. A reminder to all 4-H members, parents and volunteers that the Lancaster County 4-H Code of Conduct and Nebraska 4-H Volunteer Code of Ethics also applies to social media interactions. Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H and 4-H Council invite all Lancaster County 4-H’ers, 4-H families and volunteers to 4-H Achievement Night on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 6:30pm at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. Light snack provided.
4-H and FFA exhibitors showing market steers or heifers at the Lancaster County Super Fair, Nebraska State Fair and/or Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Stock Show must identify and weigh-in their projects on Thursday, Jan. 30, 6–8pm at the Lancaster Event Center – Pavilion 2. Continue reading…
The annual 4-H Horse Stampede will be held Saturday, March 1 at the UNL Animal Science Building on East Campus. Stampede includes the 4-H state horse-related competitions which do not require a horse: Horse Bowl, Public Speaking, Demonstration and Art Contest. Open to 4-H’ers ages 10–18. Continue reading…
The Pick-A-Pig 4-H club will accept new members in February and March. All youth ages 8–18 are welcome. Learn all about raising a pig and showing it at county fair. The pigs are raised at one central farm. Call Harry Muhlbach at 402-430-7304 with any questions.
UNL Extension will present its annual statewide 4-H Paws-On Dog Workshop on Saturday, March 8, 9 a.m.–
3 p.m. at the Greater Lincoln Obedience Club Building, 5740 Johanna Road, Lincoln. Fee is $15 per person, which includes a lunch. Registration must be postmarked by March 1. Continue reading…
All youth ages 8-18 are invited to the 4-H Spring Rabbit Show, March 29, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Event Center - Exhibit Hall. Classes include fancy, commercial, pet and pee wee. Great opportunity to learn and practice showmanship! For more info, call Marty at 402-441-7180.
The Governor’s Agricultural Excellence Awards are sponsored by the Nebraska 4-H Foundation and Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA). Each year, 25 4-H clubs are awarded $500 to be used as described in the award application form completed by the club. Forms are due by March 1.
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/5vd3The Farm Service Agency (USDA) makes operating loans of up to $5,000 to eligible individual rural youths age 10-20 to finance income-producing agriculture-related projects. Currently the interest rate is 1.875% fixed. For more information, contact the Syracuse FSA office 402-269-2361.
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/pxgs
4-H youth ages 10 and up are invited to learn how to crochet a washcloth utilizing the single crochet stitch at this workshop on Saturday, Feb. 8, 9am at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. No cost – all supplies will be provided. Must preregister by Feb. 5 by calling 402-441-7180. Continue reading…
4-H youth ages 8 and up are invited to learn beginning sewing skills and make a pillow at the “Pillow Party” sewing workshop on Saturday, Feb. 22, 9am at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. No cost to attend. Sign up by Feb. 19 by calling 402-441-7180. Continue reading…
4-H youth ages 8 and up are invited to practice their basic sewing skills and make jammie bottoms at the “Jammie Jamboree” sewing workshop on Saturday, March 15, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Sign up before March 12 by calling 402-441-7180. Continue reading…
Kiwanis Karnival, a FREE family event, is sponsored by the Lincoln Center Kiwanis. This year, it will be held Saturday, April 12, 6–8 p.m. at Elliott Elementary School, 225 S. 25th St., Lincoln. 4-H clubs are needed to provide carnival-type booths. Call Lorene at 402-441-7180. Continue reading…
2014 4-H Summer Camp brochures are now available online and at the Extension office. Camps are open to all youth ages 5–18. With locations at Gretna and Halsey, there are nearly 50 camps ranging from half day to seven days/six nights!
Lancaster County 4-H Council is offering two full scholarships to attend a 4-H summer camp at any of the three Nebraska 4-H Camp locations. Applicants must be age 9 or older and currently in Lancaster County 4-H. Application deadline is May 1 — preference given to applications submitted by March 1.
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/gnth
The two 4-H Camps in Nebraska are currently accepting applications for summer staff.
• Summer Program Staff (ages 18 and above) — paid, full time staff — deadline is Feb. 15.
• Junior/Senior Counselors (ages 15 and above) — volunteer cabin supervisors — deadline is May 1.