Nebraska 4-H is introducing a new 4-H online enrollment system, called “4-H Online.” The website to enroll is https://ne.4honline.com. NOTE: only parents/guardians may enroll 4-H members. Current 4-H members who are not enrolled online by Jan. 31 will no longer be officially enrolled members. Continue reading…
All 4-H leaders, volunteers and parents are invited to attend a 4-H Online Enrollment Training on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. Come anytime between 7:30am and 6:30pm 4-H staff will answer questions, and laptops will be available. Continue reading…
Reminder: 4-H clubs with an Employer Identification Number (EIN) must submit a Year End 4-H Club Treasurer's Report to the Extension office by Dec. 31. If you have questions, contact Karen Evasco at 402-441-7180.
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/gmst
Lancaster County 4-H award forms and college scholarship applications are due by Dec. 31. Recipients will be announced at the 4-H Achievement Celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015. Information and forms are available at http://go.unl.edu/4has and at the Extension office. Continue reading…
The 2015 Lancaster County 4-H Calendar has been compiled! You can start planning and saving dates.
All 4th and 5th graders are invited to 4-H Teen Council’s annual overnight Lock-In, which will be held Friday, Jan. 16, 8pm-Saturday, Jan. 17, 8am at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. This year’s theme will be “Camping Under the Stars.” Cost $15/person. Registrations due by Jan. 14.
4-H youth ages 10 & up are invited to learn how to crochet a washcloth utilizing the single crochet stitch at the “Basic Crocheting” workshop on Saturday, Feb. 7, 9am at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. No cost – all supplies will be provided. Must preregister by Feb. 4. 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. 21, 9am at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. Sign up by Feb. 18. Bring your sewing machine, basic sewing equipment, etc. Continue reading…
Join us in celebrating 4-H youth achievements on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 6:30pm at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. Light snack provided. 4-H members, clubs and volunteers receiving awards, scholarships or pins will be mailed detailed information.
Lancaster County 4-H’er Sheridan Swotek is selling “Crazy About 4-H” T-Shirts she designed as a fundraiser for the Go Go Goat Getters 4-H club. The fronts say “Crazy About 4-H”. The backs are available with 4 options of stick drawings of a 4-H Mom, Dad, Guy or Gal. Cost is $15 plus $3.50 shipping. Continue reading…
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. 22, 6–7pm at the Lancaster Event Center – Pavilion 2. Continue reading…
A new app for iphone or ipad helps 4-H'ers keep records of livestock animals. The free app can help track expenses, income, veterinary services and average daily gain. You can send customized reports right to your email inbox.
All 4-H members, families, leaders and volunteers are invited to celebrate Nebraska 4-H Month by enjoying an Open House on Saturday, Feb. 7, 10am–4pm at Raising Nebraska, located in the Nebraska Building on the Nebraska State Fairgrounds in Grand Island. Feel free to come and go as you please.
The UNL Department of Animal Science is hosting their annual Animal Science Experience Event on Friday, Jan. 23. Come see firsthand what it’s like to be an animal science student at UNL! Open to all high school and transfer students. Register by Jan. 16.