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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Returning Enrolled 4-H Volunteers Complete Enrollment Before Jan. 5
Starting Monday, Jan. 5, a NEW 4‑H Volunteer Orientation will be required in 4‑H Online for club and project leaders, as well as direct volunteers. Continue reading…
4-H Awards & Scholarship Forms Due Jan. 3
Many Lancaster County 4‑H award forms and college scholarship applications are due Jan. 3. Forms are available at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/clubs/awards. Recipients will be announced at Lancaster County 4‑H Achievement Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. Continue reading…
Annual Treasurer's and Inventory Reports Due Jan. 3
All Lancaster County 4‑H clubs are required to submit a Year-End Treasurer’s and Inventory Report by Saturday, Jan. 3, even if the club does not have a bank account. Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H Achievement Applications; County Due Jan. 3, State Due Jan. 5 With Optional Dec. 29 Deadline for Feedback
The Nebraska 4‑H Achievement Application is a standard application form used for the selection of county and state award winners, including Nebraska delegates to National 4‑H Congress and National 4‑H Conference, as well as Nebraska 4‑H Foundation scholarship award recipients. Continue reading…
Complete Survey for 4-H Members and Leaders for Milestone Recognition at Achievement Celebration by Jan. 7
Several 4‑H milestones will be celebrated at the 4‑H Achievement Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m. The following milestone honorees will receive special recognition: 2026 high school seniors, 3-year members, 2-year leaders, 5-year leaders, 10-year leaders, 15-year leaders... Continue reading…
Pillow Sewing Workshop, Jan. 17; Register By Jan. 5
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, Jan. 17, 9 a.m. until about noon at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Achievement Celebration, Feb. 12
Lancaster County 4‑H and 4‑H Council invite ALL 4‑H’ers, 4‑H families and volunteers to the 4‑H Achievement Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
Meet the 2025–26 4-H Teen Council
The Lancaster County 4‑H Teen Council is a leadership organization for youth in grades 7–12. Members are involved in several leadership activities and community service projects such as donating comfort kits to BraveBe Child Advocacy Center. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Thank You 4-H Sponsors!
The Lancaster County 4‑H program — a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government — would like to thank all of the businesses, organizations and individuals who sponsored 4‑H events, activities, programs and trophies during the 2025 4‑H year. Continue reading…
Overnight Lock-In for 4th & 5th Graders, Jan. 23–24; Register by Jan. 19
All 4th and 5th graders are invited to 4‑H Teen Council’s annual overnight Lock-In which will be held Friday, Jan. 23, 8 p.m.–Saturday, Jan. 24, 8 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
Horse Incentive Program Begins Jan. 1
Any Lancaster County 4‑H’er may participate in the horse incentive program and earn points by participating in horse‑related activities. The more points you earn, the more valuable the reward! Log hours/points by participating in various horse‑related activities Jan. 1–July 20. Continue reading…
Cat Show, Jan. 17
This Cat Show will be the purrrrfect opportunity to learn and practice showing your cat in 4‑H. It will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, 9 a.m. at the Sandhills Global Event Center, 84th & Havelock, Lincoln at the Lancaster County Farm Bureau Room in South Hall (by the Extension 4‑H office). Continue reading…
Rabbits R Us Fun Show & Showmanship Clinic, Feb. 8
The Rabbits R Us 4‑H club will present a 4‑H Rabbit Fun Show & Showmanship Clinic on Sunday, Feb. 8, 1 p.m. at the Sandhills Global Event Center, 84th & Havelock, Lincoln in the South Hall. This is a great opportunity for youth to learn about the 4‑H rabbit project and... Continue reading…
Virtual Volunteer Training: New 4-H Club Leader Training, Jan. 12
Nebraska 4‑H is presenting a Virtual Volunteer Training series monthly from December to April. Each month will have a new topic. The next session is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 12 at 6:30 p.m. CT and is designed for adults interested in becoming a 4‑H club leader or new to the role. Continue reading…
2026 4-H Calendars
Start marking your calendars! Lancaster County 4‑H has compiled three handouts of 2025 events which are at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/calendar:
• Overall Calendar
• Horse Calendar
• Rabbit Calendar
Originally published January 2, 2026 -
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