4-H’ers interested in being on a judging team or learning about livestock judging, please attend an informational meeting on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center, 4-H office located by Pavilion 3. Please RSVP to Cole Meador at 402-441-7180 or cmeador2@unl.edu. Continue reading…
All 4th and 5th graders are invited to 4-H Teen Council’s annual overnight Lock-In which will be held Friday, Jan. 19, 8 p.m.–Saturday, Jan. 20, 8 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. This year’s theme will be "Light Up the Night!" Cost is $20 per person. Registrations due by Jan. 17.
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. 3, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. Must sign up by Feb. 1 by calling 402-441-7180. Continue reading…
The annual 4-H Horse Stampede will be held Saturday, March 10 at the UNL Animal Science Building on East Campus. Stampede includes the 4-H state horse-related competitions which do not require a horse: Horse Bowl, Public Speaking, Demonstration, Art and Photography. Continue reading…
4-H youth ages 8 and up are invited to learn beginning sewing skills while constructing a pillow at the “Pillow Party” sewing workshop on Saturday, Feb. 10, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. No cost to attend. Must sign up by Feb. 5 by calling 402-441-7180. Continue reading…
All Lancaster County 4-H’ers, 4-H families and volunteers are invited to the 4-H Achievement Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 20, 6:30 p.m. at the Extension Education Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. The theme will be "4-H'ers Are Heroes!" This event is part of Nebraska 4-H Month. Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H is seeking 4-H club photos for possible use in our 2017 Year in Review video. If you have photos to share, please email vjedlicka2@unl.edu by Jan. 16.
The two 4-H Camps in Nebraska are currently accepting applications for summer program staff (ages 19 and above). These are seasonal, paid, full-time staff who live at camp during the summer. Initial application deadline is Feb. 1.
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture is asking students in grades 1-6 to share the story of Nebraska agriculture by entering its annual ag poster contest. Entries must be postmarked by the March 1 deadline.