4-H MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS MUST RE-ENROLL EVERY YEAR! Please enroll ASAP! Nebraska State 4-H has transitioned the 4HOnline database to the new 4-H year. Current 4-H members and volunteers who do not re-enroll on the 4-H enrollment website 4HOnline are no longer officially enrolled members. Continue reading…
This year’s Lancaster County 4-H dog skill-a-thon will be held Tuesday, Jan. 26 at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Rd. Open to all 4-H’ers ages 8-18 — need not be in the dog project. Come anytime from 2:30-6 p.m. — plan around two hours to complete the activities. Continue reading…
4-H youth ages 10 and up are invited to learn how to crochet a washcloth utilizing the single crochet stitch at the “Basic Crocheting” workshop on Saturday, Feb. 6, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. Must preregister by Feb. 3 by calling 402-441-7180. Continue reading…
All Lancaster County 4-H’ers, 4-H families and volunteers are invited to 4-H Achievement Celebration, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Rd. 4-H members, clubs and volunteers receiving awards, scholarships or pins have been mailed information.
The statewide 4-H Horse Stampede will be held Saturday, March 12 at UNL East Campus. Stampede competitions include horse bowl, public speaking, demonstration, art and photography contests. All entries are due to the Lancaster County Extension office by Feb. 12. Continue reading…
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/tcsqThe statewide 4-H Companion Animal Challenge will be held Saturday, March 12 at the Animal Science Complex on UNL’s East Campus. It provides youth a chance to participate in a variety of contests that allow youth to learn more about their dog, cat, rabbit or other companion animals. Continue reading…
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/4hcac
4-H youth ages 8 and older are invited to learn beginning sewing skills and make a pillow at the “Pillow Party” sewing workshop on Saturday, Feb. 20, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. No cost to attend. Sign up by Feb. 17 by calling 402-441-7180. Continue reading…
The Pick-A-Pig 4-H club is accepting new members for anyone who wants to learn about pork production and show a pig at the Lancaster County Super Fair. The club is open to all city and rural youth ages 8–18. If you are interested, contact Harry Muhlbach at 402-430-7304 by March 1.
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 4.
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/qgga
4-H youth ages 8 and older are invited to practice their basic sewing skills and make jammie bottoms at the “Jammie Jamboree” sewing workshop on Saturday, March 12, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. Sign up by March 9 by calling 402-441-7180. Continue reading…
In the Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest, 4-H’ers submit a 60 second “radio commercial” promoting 4-H. Submit a PSA via CD to the Extension office by Monday, March 14. The 4-H Speech Contest will be held Sunday, March 20 at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 1:30 p.m.
The 4-H Spring Rabbit Show will be held Saturday, March 19, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Event Center – Exhibit Hall. Open to all youth ages 8–18. Awards will be given, including best of breed. Rabbit Quiz and Breed Identification contests are free. Registrations 7:30-8:30 a.m.
The annual Kiwanis Karnival, a FREE family event, is sponsored by the Lincoln Center Kiwanis. This year, it will be held Friday, April 8, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Elliott Elementary School, 225 S. 25th St., Lincoln. 4-H clubs are needed to provide carnival-type booths. Continue reading…
Now is a good time to start thinking about new 4-H horsemanship level goals! The 2016 group testings will be held at the Lancaster Event Center – Amy Countryman Arena on the following Tuesday evenings: April 12, April 26, May 10, June 7 and June 28.
Lancaster County 4-H's embryology resources include incubation, candling, and more! Watch chicks hatch live on EGG Cam! Chicks are due to hatch Jan. 26, March 1 and May 3.
The two 4-H Camps in Nebraska are currently accepting applications for summer staff. Summer Program Staff are paid, full-time staff (ages 18 and above) - deadline is Feb. 15. Junior/Senior Counselors are cabin supervisor volunteers (ages 15 and above) - deadline is May 1.
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/zrteRed Letter Days are an opportunity for you to explore college life at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln during your senior or junior year of high school. Upcoming Red Letter Days are Feb. 12, Feb. 15, Feb. 26, March 4, March 18, April 1 and April 15.
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/7iuu