***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Leader training May 15, registration deadline TODAY
New leaders, experienced leaders, 4-H members and parents are invited to a free 4-H Leaders Training and Update on Tuesday, May 15, 9 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. (you choose which time to attend) at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. Meeting will focus on Continue reading…
Sheep & meat goat weigh-in and tag day, May 15
4-H/FFA members planning to exhibit market sheep and market meat goats and participate in rate of gain for this year’s fair need to have their lambs and goats weighed on Tuesday, May 15, 6–7 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center – Pavilion 1. Continue reading…
Raise your hand for kids in Nebraska! Ends May 15
Nebraska currently ranks #1 (with Ohio on our heels)! Nebraska 4-H is calling on you to Raise Your Hand if you haven't already! 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. Complete the online form to vote for Nebraska.
***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Friends of Maxwell Arboretum TREE-mendous celebration!
The Friends of Maxwell Arboretum will hold a spring celebration on Thursday, May 17, 4:30-6 p.m. in the Earl G. Maxwell Arboretum on UNL East Campus. The theme for the free, family-friendly celebration is “Nature’s Art.” Events include children’s activities, a nature’s art trail and a tree planting.
4-H horse camp at Fort Robinson, June 7-9 register by May 18
The camp’s goal is to improve your skills as a
horseman and build a greater bond between horse and rider. Youth fee is $50. Registration deadline is May 18. Brochure is at https://go.unl.edu/ns6a. Registration form at https://go.unl.edu/mey9. Scholarship Application at https://go.unl.edu/qshq
***REMINDERS***
Horse Showmanship & Showing Prep Clinic, May 20
A free Showmanship & Showing Prep Clinic will be held on Sunday, May 20, 3-5 p.m. at Salt Creek Wranglers Outdoor Arena. Bring your horse and show halter to practice. RSVP to Kate to reserve a slot by calling 402-441-7180 or emailing kpulec3@unl.edu.
Support local 4-H youth during Give to Lincoln Day
Lancaster County 4-H Council is one of the nonprofits the community can give donations to during “Give to Lincoln Day” on May 31, hosted by Lincoln Community Foundation. Your donation is increased by a proportional share of a $400,000 challenge match fund! Donations can be made starting now!
Quality Care of Animals face-to-face trainings May 31 or June 7
In 2018, 4-H/FFA youth enrolled in any of the following animal projects will need to complete Youth for the Quality Care of Animals training (formerly called Quality Assurance): beef (bucket calf, feeder calf, breeding beef, market beef), dairy cattle, goat (breeding meat goat, dairy goat, meat Continue reading…
Horse identifications due June 1
Each horse which will be shown at Super Fair must be identified on form “4-H Horse Identification Certificate” and submitted to Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County office by June 1. Form is available at the office as a carbon copy form. Continue reading…
Horse judging contest, June 1
The Lancaster County Super Fair 4-H horse judging contest will be held on Friday, June 1 at the Lancaster Event Center – Pavilion 3. This is a county fair premium event. Ribbon placings will be awarded. The top ten contestants in all three age groups will be recognized at Horse Awards Night. Continue reading…
Pre-district horse clinic/show, June 2
The Lancaster County 4-H Horse VIPS Committee, Boot ’N’ Hooves 4-H club and Prairie Star 4-H club are sponsoring a 4-H pre-district format clinic/show/fundraiser on Saturday, June 2, 8:30 a.m. at the Lancaster Event Center – Pavilion 3. Show flyer at https://go.unl.edu/predistrict.
April Spotlight newsletter posted online
Nebraska's “Spotlight on 4-H Newsletter” for 4-H volunteers, members and families is packed with information and resources. April topics include:
• Club Meetings: Lead up to Career Portfolios
• Grab & Go: Sit. Stay. Dog Project.
• Contest: Hippology
• Livestock & Horse Skillathon & Quiz Bowl
Originally published May 11, 2018 -
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