A 4-H Council Golf Tournament Fundraiser will be held Sunday, Oct. 1 at the Woodland Hills Golf Course, Eagle. 1 p.m. shotgun start. This tournament is a four-person scramble and costs $80 per golfer or $320 per team. Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H would like to thank all of the businesses, organizations and individuals who sponsored 4-H events, activities, programs and trophies throughout the past year. This support enhances the educational experience of the 4-H youth. Click for a list of this year's sponsors.
Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County thanks all of the people who donated their time and talents during the 2016-2017 4-H year to help enrich the lives of the youth in the Lancaster County 4-H youth development program.
University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) is hosting its annual Experience the Power of Red Visit Day for students grades 8–12 on Saturday, Sept. 30, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. There is no charge. Please register by Sept. 22.
“BugFest,” the annual open house for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Department of Entomology, is Sunday, Sept. 24, 1-4 p.m. in Entomology Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Entomology professors, staff and students will be on hand to answer questions on all things bug-related.
A 4-H Household Pets Fest will be held Saturday, Sept. 30, 9 a.m.-Noon at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Bring your small critter or just come for info & fun! This event will include guest speakers, animal bingo, a raffle and more.
Lancaster County 4-H Council is sponsoring a new $500 4-H alumni scholarship. Scholarship eligibility requirements include:
• Currently enrolled in accredited college, university or community college.
• Continued involvement in the 4-H program in Lancaster County as a leader or volunteer.
Lancaster County 4-H Council is composed
of youth (9th grade or higher) and adults working together in the interest of promoting activities of Lancaster County 4-H. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at at 6 p.m. Terms usually run October through September.
The annual Lancaster County 4-H Horse Awards Night will be Thursday, Oct. 5, 6:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Rd., Lincoln. The Horse VIPS Committee will provide snacks.
National 4-H Week will be Oct. 1-7. Lancaster County 4-H is encouraging local 4-H'ers to wear a 4-H shirt to school during the week and post a photo of yourself on social media using #TrueLeaders
The 2017 Nebraska Make It With Wool Contest will be Saturday, Nov. 18 at 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Wearable garments in sewing, knitting, spinning and weaving of wool fabric comprised of at least 60% wool fiber may be entered.
More details at: http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/hamilton/make-it-with-wool-contest/