***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Early bird discount on 4-H camps before April 15
4-H Summer Camps at Gretna and Halsey offer over 60 camps ranging from 3 days/2 nights to 6 days/5 nights. Information at http://4h.unl.edu/camp-centers. Big Red Summer Academic Camps at UNL are career exploration camps for youth grades 10th–12th. Information at https://4h.unl.edu/big-red-camps.
Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute, apply by April 15
The Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI) is a weeklong experience for high school juniors and seniors from all across Nebraska to learn about career opportunities within agriculture. The Institute will be held July 9–13, at UNL East Campus. Deadline to apply is April 15.
Horsemanship level testing deadline April 17
A riding skills level testing is scheduled for Tuesday, April 24, 5:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center in the Amy Countryman Arena. Sign-up deadline is April 17. Sign up by contacting Kate Pulec at kpulec3@unl.edu or 402-441-7180... Continue reading…
Pawsitive Pups 4-H start-up meeting, April 20
Pawsitive Pups is a new 4-H club devoted to dogs. Renae Jacox is a past 4-H member and avid dog enthusiast, she is eager to get the club going. She will have an informational start-up meeting on Friday, April 20, 6 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center 4-H office located by Pavilion 3. Please RSVP Continue reading…
***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Bug lovers: 4-H entomology help sessions starting this Saturday
4-Her's! Please join Jody Green, Extension Educator and Urban Entomologist, for the following workshops and help sessions to assist with fair insect exhibit preparation.
4-H "Come & Go" Help/Info Session, THIS Saturday, April 14, 4-6 p.m.
4-H Entomology "Bug Hunt, How-To" Workshop... Continue reading…
***REMINDERS***
Spring Fling Horse Dressage Schooling Show deadline April 25
The annual Spring Fling Dressage Schooling Show will be held on Saturday, May 5, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center – Pavilion 3. New this year is "Ride-A-Test" opportunities on May 6. Entries due April 25.
Horse judging school, April 28
Nebraska Extension is presenting a Horse Judging School on Saturday, April 28, 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at the Animal Science Complex on UNL East Campus.
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/gxthNebraska in the lead - Raise Your Hand for Kids!
Raise your hand to Support 4-H in Nebraska. Between April 1–May 15, the three states across the nation with the most hands raised will win $20,000, $10,000 and $5,000. Note: Those who raised their hands last year may complete the form again this year. Complete the online form to vote for Nebraska
Originally published April 13, 2018 -
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