4-H E-Newsletter Will Skip Next Week!
Happy early Thanksgiving! The 4‑H e-Newsletter will skip Friday, Nov. 28 and resume Friday, Dec 5. Check out everything that's coming up for the next two weeks in the "Coming Up This Week" section.
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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Let’s Get Artsy! Workshop, Dec. 6; Register by Nov. 24
4‑H youth ages 8 and up are invited to a “Let’s Get Artsy!” workshop on Saturday, Dec. 6, 9–11 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Youth will learn the art of origami paper folding to make a colorful sculpture... Continue reading…
Ready to Do Something Wickedly Good? Ends Nov. 21
4‑H youth are proving every day that small acts can spark big change. Join us in the #4HForGood Challenge inspired by "Wicked: For Good!" 1) Do a good deed 2) Share a pic of your Heart hands 3) Post with #4HForGood + tag @4H and your local 4‑H! 4) Challenge 4 friends to do the same! Continue reading…
Nebraska Association of Fair Managers Martha & Don Romeo Scholarship; Deadline Nov. 30
The Nebraska Association of Fair Managers presents the Don and Martha Romeo Scholarship to one qualifying 4‑H male and to one qualifying 4‑H female. Applicants must be Nebraska high school seniors graduating in May of 2026 who plan to continue onto post-secondary education. Continue reading…
Fed Steer Challenge Applications Due Dec. 1
The Nebraska 4‑H Fed Steer Challenge is an opportunity for youth ages 14 and up interested in learning more about the cattle industry and is designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders in the Nebraska cattle industry. Continue reading…
Ag Society Annual Election & Meeting, Dec. 2
The Lancaster County Agricultural Society (which acts as the Fair Board) will hold its Annual Meeting and Board election on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at Sandhills Global Event Center, 4100 N. 84th St., Lincoln, in the Ag Society Hall. Continue reading…
National 4-H is Calling for Creative 4-H'ers; Deadline Dec. 1
Calling all artists, creators and performers ages 14–19! National 4‑H Council would love to see what YOU do best. Submit your work for a chance to be featured at upcoming National 4‑H events. We're looking for singers, dancers, instrumentalists, as well as visual artists and creators.... Continue reading…
Youth Beekeeping Scholarship; Apply by Dec. 1
The goal of the Nebraska Beekeepers Association Youth Scholarship is to support and encourage young Nebraskans who have a passion for beekeeping. By providing financial assistance through educational tuition and equipment, the scholarship aims to help beekeepers ages 14–17 expand their knowledge... Continue reading…
Zoom in to the UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources: Nov. 24
Want to see what it's like to be a Husker in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources? Join Zoom in to CASNR — a virtual hangout where you'll meet faculty, students and staff. Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
4 on the Floor Dog Club Resumes in January; RSVP by Dec. 25
The 4‑H dog project is fun and fulfilling. Training a dog is a lifelong skill! The 4 on the Floor dog 4‑H club for youth ages 9–18 will resume on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 at the Sandhills Global Event Center – 4‑H office located in South Hall. Continue reading…
Seeking Photos of 4-H Clubs and Members
Families and club leaders are encouraged to take photos throughout the year of meetings, community service projects and youth working on projects. You may find these photos valuable for your own use. Lancaster County 4‑H would like to use these types of photos in... Continue reading…
Virtual Volunteer Training: Achievement Application, Dec. 9
Nebraska 4‑H will present a Virtual Volunteer Training series monthly from December to April. Each month will have a new topic. The first session is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. CT and will focus on the Achievement Application. Continue reading…
Career Chat Live, Dec. 9
Career Chat Live is a virtual event featuring six engaging, 25-minute sessions (plus a bonus military session). Each session focuses on a new set of careers where youth meet workforce professionals in specific career fields. The youth will have the opportunity to ask questions.... 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…
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***REMINDERS***
Artificial Intelligence STEM Club Starts Jan. 26; Register by Dec. 12
Lancaster County 4‑H is offering an exciting journey into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) through creative art projects, discussions about culture, and computational learning — from training AI to detect objects and making “hacker” zines to examining surveillance technology... Continue reading…
Missed the 2025 Fall Leader & Volunteer Collaboration? Watch the Recording Online!
A video recording of the Lancaster County 4‑H Fall Leader & Volunteer Collaboration, hosted in person and virtually on Oct. 29, is now posted with the training resources at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/leaders. 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…
Discover Box by 4-H’s Newest Release: Engineering Innovations
The 4‑H Discover Box delivers fun, engaging learning experiences directly to your doorstep! This activity kit allows youth to explore different topics within 4‑H, learn something new and maybe even spark a new hobby or 4‑H project! Continue reading…
UNL Nebraska Young Artist Awards; Submissions Due Dec. 15
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Hixson Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts is now accepting applications for Nebraska Young Artist Awards! This program recognizes high school juniors who demonstrate talent in arts, music, dance, theatre, film or emerging media. Continue reading…
Originally published November 21, 2025 -
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