_________________________________
***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Home Decor & Furniture Painting Workshop, April 5; Register by March 31
4‑H youth ages 8 and up are invited to participate in a Home Décor & Furniture Painting workshop on Saturday, April 5, 9 a.m. until about noon at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. No cost to attend. Continue reading…
4-H Members and Leaders — Re-Enroll by April 1!
All 4-H members and volunteers must re-enroll for the 2024–25 4-H year. The website to enroll or re-enroll is https://4honline.com. New members may be updated through June 15. For returning families, please do not create a new account — use your previous log-in credentials. Continue reading…
Photography Workshop, April 12; Register by March 31
4‑H youth ages 8 and up are invited to the “Developing the Photographer’s Eye” 4‑H workshop on Saturday, April 12, 10 a.m. until about noon at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County Conference Rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln, to learn how to create better photographs... Continue reading…
_________________________________
***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
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…
Youth for Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Trainings Due by June 15 — Complete Online or In-Person!
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…
_________________________________
***REMINDERS***
Welcome to 4-H Horse Clinic, April 6; Register by April 5
The Mighty Lopers 4‑H Club is hosting a "Welcome to 4‑H Horse Clinic" on Sunday, April 6, 2-4 p.m. at 11300 West Waverly Rd, Malcolm. This free clinic is open to youth 8–18 years old who are interested in the 4‑H Horse project and want to learn more... Continue reading…
4-H Families Invited to Attend Kiwanis Karnival, April 11
Families of 4‑H members and Elliott Elementary School students are invited to attend the annual Kiwanis Karnival, a FREE family event sponsored by the Lincoln Center Kiwanis. 4‑H clubs are needed to provide carnival‑type booths. Continue reading…
Horsemanship Level Testings; First Date, April 15; Register by April 8
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 16
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…
Camp Scholarships from Lancaster 4-H Council Available!
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…
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…
Life Challenge Contest Study Packet Available
If your club or family wishes to start preparing for the Life Challenge Contest, to be held on Thursday, May 29, 8:30 a.m. to noon, you may access the study packet at https://go.unl.edu/life-challenge. Continue reading…
Pillowcase Sewing Workshop, June 29
4‑H'ers 8 and up are invited to a beginner sewing workshop on Sunday, June 29, 1‑4 p.m. at Walt Branch Library, 6701 S. 14th Street, Lincoln. It will be hosted by Clothing Superintendent Kath Conroy and participants will construct a pillowcase that can be exhibited at the fair. Continue reading…
_________________________________
***NEWS FROM 4-H PARTNERS***
The information below is shared at the request of 4-H partners:
Zoom in to CASNR Webinars; Next Date, March 31!
Want to learn more about the UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR)? Register to tune into an informational webinar in the "Zoom In To CASNR" series, held on Dec. 30, Jan. 27, Feb. 24, Mar. 31 or Apr. 28, all at 7 p.m. CST. Continue reading…
Big Red Summer Academic Camps, June 8–13; Scholarships Available!
The Big Red Camps are residential career exploration camps held at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. During the week‑long camps, participants will work with our university faculty to explore the topic of their particular camp, like animation, data science or climatology. Continue reading…
Originally published March 28, 2025 -
Submit an Item