The Lancaster County 4-H & FFA Fair Book contains entry information for 4-H & FFA members exhibiting in 4-H/FFA. Fair Books have been mailed to all 4-H & FFA families. The online version indicates changes from last year’s Fair Book in green text. Continue reading…
All youth ages 8-18 are invited to the Spring Rabbit Show, March 21, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Event Center. Note change from Exhibit Hall to Multipurpose Arena. Great opportunity to learn and practice showmanship! For more info, call Marty at 402-441-7180.
The annual Kiwanis Karnival, a FREE family event, is sponsored by the Lincoln Center Kiwanis. This year, it will be held Friday, April 10, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Elliott Elementary School, 225 S. 25th St., Lincoln (NOTE CHANGE from a Saturday to Friday) Continue reading…
4-H families are invited to participate in a special garden project: growing White Satin Carrot. Ten seed packets are available on a first-come, first-served basis, starting April 13. The cost is 50 cents for one seed packet per family. Continue reading…
4-H youth ages 8 and up are invited to participate in a furniture painting workshop on Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. Bring a small piece of unpainted furniture, such as a shelf, stool or chair. Register by April 15 by calling 402-441-7180. Continue reading…
4-H youth ages 11 and up are invited to participate in the Interview Judging Contest. This contest will give youth the opportunity to practice the real-life skill of applying for a job. This regional contest will be held Thursday, May 21, 1–7 p.m. at UNL East Campus. Continue reading…
Lincoln Shooting Stars 4-H club meetings are held Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Nebraska Game & Parks Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N. 44th St., Lincoln. The club offers BB-gun, air rifle and pistol, small bore rifle and pistol, shotgun, muzzleloader, hunting and archery. Continue reading…
A unique opportunity to watch Coturnix quail hatch. Coturnix are native to Europe and Asia and records of these little birds date back to the ancient civilizations of these continents. Eggs generously provided by Willie Strickland and GQF Manufacturing (manufacturer of Hova Bator incubators).
The first 2015 riding skills level testing will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 5:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center in the Amy Countryman Arena. Anyone wishing to be tested must sign-up by April 7. Contact Marty at mcruickshank2@unl.edu or 402 441-7180. Continue reading…
Youth Ag Conference Nebraska Agriculture Youth Institute (NAYI) is a five day summer conference for high school juniors and seniors held July 6–10 at UNL East Campus. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture will provide the cost of meals, lodging and conference fees. Applications are due on April 15.
More details at: http://www.nda.nebraska.gov/nayi
4-H/FFA members planning to exhibit market sheep and meat goats need to have their lambs and goats officially tagged and weighed on Tuesday, May 19, 6–8 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center - Pavilion 2. For more information, call Cole at 402-441-7180.
New this year, Quality Assurance training is NOT required for the Lancaster County Super Fair. ONLY 4-H/FFA members showing market beef, market sheep, market swine, meat and dairy goats, dairy cattle, poultry and rabbits at State Fair or the Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Stock Show must complete the QA training. Continue reading…
The 2015 Summer Season is approaching fast! Nebraska 4-H is thrilled to invite all youth to enjoy summer camp with the Nebraska 4-H Camps and Centers at any of our sites – Gretna, Halsey and Destination camps. The summer programs provide all youth a place to discover, learn and grow!
Visiting campus is the best way to experience University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Husker Weekdays are free daily visits open to any student & guest. Red Letter Days are open houses for high school seniors (all year) and juniors (spring only). To visit East Campus, contact Karen Francis at 402-472-2942.