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. Here is a list of new 4-H exhibit classes at fair... Continue reading…
Families of 4-H members and Elliott Elementary School students are invited to attend the annual Kiwanis Karnival, a FREE family event. Kiwanis Karnival will be held Friday, April 8, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Elliott Elementary School, 225 S. 25th St., Lincoln. Continue reading…
The first 2016 riding skills level testing will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 5:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center in the Multipurpose Arena. A second testing is scheduled for Tuesday, April 26, 5:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center in the Amy Countryman Arena. Sign up one week in advance. Continue reading…
UNL Companion Animal 4-H Online Cat Club meets the second Thursday of every month, 6–7 p.m. Meetings are hosted in Lincoln at UNL East Campus, Animal Science Complex, room A211. Youth in other counties can join online. Open to all youth ages 8–18. Contact Dr. Lisa Karr-Lilienthal at 402-472-6458.
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…
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 17, 6–8 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center - Pavilion 2. For more information, call Cole at 402-441-7180.
The 4-H Interview Contest will give 4-H'ers ages 11 & up the opportunity to practice the real-life skill of applying for a job. The regional contest will be held Thursday, May 26, 1–7 p.m. in Norfolk, Neb. Enter by May 12. Contact Tracy at 402-441-7180 to learn more.
Nebraska’s “Spotlight on 4-H Newsletter” for 4-H volunteers, members and families is posted online. March's topics include
• Do’s and Don’t of Being a 4-H Parent
• 4-H Code of Volunteer Ethics
• Coaching of Youth Members
• 4-H Projects = Future Careers
• Snacks That Satisfy
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!
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 computing, vet science or culinary arts.
Any high school student interested in Animal Science
as a major is invited to this free event on Monday, April 11, 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. at UNL East Campus Animal Science Complex Commons. Please register by April 4. For more information, call 402-472-0204.
The Spring 4-H Paper Clover Campaign will take place April 13-24. Shoppers at both Lincoln Tractor Supply Company stores will have the opportunity to support 4-H by purchasing paper clovers for a $1 or more at checkout. All funds raised will be donated to 4-H.
The Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI), July 11-15, provides high school juniors and seniors with an opportunity to explore the ag industry and discover potential ag-related careers. The Nebraska Department of Ag covers the cost for students selected to participate.