4-H - Lancaster County - April 18

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***BREAKING NEWS***

 

Clover College Registration Opens May 7 for Enrolled 4-H’ers

Lancaster County 4‑H Clover College is four days of in-person, “hands‑on” workshops full of fun and a sense of belonging! Learning topics include STEAM concepts of science, technology, engineering, art and math, which can spark career interests. Continue reading…

 

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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***

 

Horsemanship Level Testings; Next Date April 29; Register by April 22

This year’s 4‑H horsemanship advancement level group testings will be held at the Sandhills Global Event Center on the following Tuesday evenings: April 15, April 29, May 13, May 27, June 17 and June 24. Continue reading…

 

“Get the Inside Scoop: 4-H Leader/Volunteer Collaboration,” April 30; Register by April 22

New leaders, experienced leaders, volunteers and parents are invited to attend the “Get the Inside Scoop: 4‑H Leader/Volunteer Collaboration” on Wednesday, April 30, 9 a.m. via Zoom or in‑person at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road... Continue reading…

 

Illustrated Presentation & Video Communication Contest, April 26; Register by April 22

This year’s Lancaster County 4‑H Illustrated Presentation & Video Communication Contest will be Saturday, April 26, starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Open to all 4‑H members ages 8–18. Continue reading…

 

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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***

 

Cat Workshop, May 17

Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County will present a 4‑H Cat Workshop on Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Open to all youth and their families. Learn how to prepare a cat for a 4‑H show... Continue reading…

 

Life Challenge Contest, May 29; Register by May 19

The Life Challenge Contest is open to all 4‑H’ers ages 8–18 (by January 1 of the current year) and helps youth learn more about issues related to a variety of family and consumer science topics. Continue reading…

 

New Funding Opportunity! Nebraska 4-H Foundation's Hands for Larger Service Awards

Nebraska 4‑H Foundation’s Hands for Larger Service Awards, sponsored by the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA), is a prestigious award designed to recognize 4‑H clubs statewide for their efforts to serve their communities. Continue reading…

 

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***REMINDERS***

 

Support 4-H at Culver's Scoops of Thanks Day Fundraiser, May 1

Craving something sweet? Support 4‑H by eating out at an upcoming fundraiser for Lancaster County 4‑H Council — Culver’s Scoops of Thanks Day on Thursday, May 1. All three of Lincoln’s Culver's restaurant locations will give back to the community by supporting 4‑H Council. Continue reading…

 

Submit Application for 4-H Camp Scholarships by May 1!

Lancaster County 4‑H Council offers camp scholarships! A limited number of Lancaster County 4‑H youth can receive $200 scholarships to attend one or more of the following camps: NE 4-H Summer Camp Series, NE 4-H Big Red Summer Academic Camps and UNL Unlimited Livestock Judging Camp. Continue reading…

 

Sheep & Meat Goat Weigh-In, May 5

4‑H & FFA Market Sheep or Market Meat Goat exhibitors planning to participate in the performance class based on rate of gain at the Lancaster County Super Fair must have their lambs and goats weighed on Monday, May 5, 6–7 p.m. at the Sandhills Global Event Center – Currency Pavilion. Continue reading…

 

Dog Virtual Trivia, May 7-14

The Lancaster County 4-H Dog Virtual Trivia Contest will be available Wednesday, May 7, Noon–Wednesday, May 14, 11:59 p.m. Contest is open to 4-H’ers ages 8–18. This year’s contest will focus on Hound dog breeds. A study guide is now online at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair/contests/#dog. Continue reading…

 

YQCA In-Person Training, May 22 & June 5

It's time to plan ahead! 4‑H & FFA members participating in any of the following animal projects need to complete a Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) training: beef, dairy cattle, goat, poultry, rabbit, sheep and swine. Continue reading…

 

Premier Animal Science Event, June 17–18

Nebraska 4‑H’s Premier Animal Science Event (PASE) will be held June 17–18 at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln East Campus. Open to all 4-H’ers ages 8–18 (by January 1 of 2025), these statewide contests include Livestock Judging, Poultry Judging, Livestock Skill‑a‑thon... Continue reading…

 

Premier Communication Event, June 19–20

Nebraska 4‑H’s Premier Communication Event consists of several state‑level contests: Prepared Speech, Radio Public Service Announcements, Illustrated Presentation, Impromptu Speech and Video Communication. The event will be held June 19–20... Continue reading…

 

2025 4-H & FFA Super Fair Fair Book Online

It's ready!

The newly released 2025 Lancaster County 4-H & FFA Fair Book contains detailed entry information for exhibiting in 4-H and FFA at the Super Fair. The Fair Book is now online at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair. Continue reading…

 

Clover Kids May Bring Livestock, Poultry and Rabbits to Super Fair

New this year! Clover Kids ages 5–7 (by Jan. 1 of the current year) may bring their own livestock (weighing less than 350 pounds), poultry and rabbit(s) to exhibit in a 4‑H Clover Kids Showmanship class at the Lancaster County Super Fair. Continue reading…

 

State Fair Livestock Nomination Website Open

The Show Stock Manager website is open for livestock nominations for the 2025 Nebraska State Fair! All livestock in contention to exhibit at the Nebraska State Fair will be required to complete an online nomination with payment through Show Stock Manager at https://showstockmgr.com... Continue reading…

 

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