Last year's 4-H members and volunteers who have not re-enrolled on the 4-H enrollment website 4HOnline this year are no longer officially enrolled members. Previous 4-H & FFA members are strongly encouraged to re-enroll by March 1! NEW MEMBERS AND FAIR PROJECTS MAY BE ADDED THROUGH JUNE 15. Continue reading…
A complete list of honorees from Lancaster County 4-H's Achievement Celebration, and links to photos and the 2015 Year in Review video, is now online. Congratulations on all your 4-H achievements!
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/fafr
The Lancaster County 4-H & FFA Fair Book contains entry information for 4-H & FFA members exhibiting in 4-H/FFA. Fair Books are scheduled to be mailed on March 8. The Fair Book is posted online now. The Lancaster County Super Fair will be Thursday, Aug. 4–Saturday, Aug. 13.
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/98ne
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://ne4hfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Governors-Ex-Award-Application-2016-2.pdf
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 10 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.
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/samj
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.
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/q59e
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…
4-H youth ages 8 and up are invited to participate in a furniture painting workshop on Saturday, April 16, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. No cost to attend. Adults are welcome to attend to help youth. Register by April 14 by calling 402-441-7180. Continue reading…
Paper identification forms are no longer required for Nebraska State Fair or AKSARBEN animals — the DNA will serve as the nomination. Market beef needs to be identified by April 15; sheep, hogs and goats by June 15. All livestock ONLY being shown at county fair will need a paper identification form. Continue reading…
All 4-H/FFA members showing market beef, market sheep, market swine, meat and dairy goats, dairy cattle, poultry and rabbits at county fair, State Fair or the Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Stock Show must complete the Quality Assurance training. Again this year, the Quality Assurance certification is online. Continue reading…
4-H Clover College is four days of fun-filled, hands-on workshops for youth ages 6 and up, June 14–17 at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. If you have workshop ideas or would like to teach a workshop or volunteer to help, please contact Tracy at 402-441-7180 or tanderson14@unl.edu.
Nebraska’s “Spotlight on 4-H Newsletter” for 4-H volunteers, members and families is posted online. February topics include:
• 4-H and Positive Youth Development
• 4HOnline
• Creating Dynamic Leaders
• 4-H Career Connections
• 4-H Robotics
• MyPlate for MyHeath
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/h2yq
4-H Council will award full scholarships for a select number of Lancaster County 4-H members to attend a summer camp at either Nebraska 4-H Camp location: Gretna or Halsey! Applicants must be age 8 or older and currently enrolled in 4-H. Preference given to applications submitted by March 1.
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/campsch
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!
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/nx8i
Big Red Summer Academic Camps youth grades 10th-12th are residential, career exploration camps held at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. During the week-long camps, participants will work with UNL faculty to explore the topic of their particular camp, like engineering, filmmaking or culinary arts.
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/v8pf
Experience the Power of Red — Spring Edition Visit Day will be Thursday, March 31. You’ll learn how the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources prepares students for careers in everything from animals to plants, soil to climate, golf to business, and food to leadership.
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/qhrp