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***BREAKING NEWS***
CANCELLED Chick-fil-A Food Night for 4-H, Oct. 23
CANCELLED Join us for the final 4‑H Food Night of 2024 at Chick‑fil‑A! On Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 5‑7 p.m., head to the Chick‑fil‑A at 48th and O Street in Lincoln to enjoy a delicious meal while supporting a great cause. Continue reading…
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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Leader Update/Training, Oct. 30; Register TODAY
All 4‑H leaders and volunteers helping with clubs and independent members are encouraged to attend the Fall 4‑H Leader Update/Training on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 9 a.m. via Zoom or in-person at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms... Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Let's Get Artsy! Workshop, Dec. 7; Register by Nov. 25
4-H youth ages 8 and up are invited to a “Let’s Get Artsy!” workshop on Saturday, Dec. 7, 9–11 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Youth will create their own tessellation drawing by repeating a pattern of shapes. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Horse Awards Night, Oct. 24
The annual Lancaster County 4‑H Horse Awards Night will be Thursday, Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Awards presentation includes Incentive Awards, Horsemanship Levels, All‑Around Awards, ... Continue reading…
UNL Campus Visit Day for 4-H Families, Nov. 9; Register by Nov. 1
High school students are invited to experience the "Power of Red" at an upcoming University of Nebraska–Lincoln East Campus Visit Day on Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., which will focus on the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR). Continue reading…
Paper Basket Workshop, Nov. 9; Register by Nov. 4
4‑H youth ages 8 and up are invited to a “Design My Place” workshop to engineer and construct a woven paper basket using recycled newspapers and wire on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m.‑11 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms ... Continue reading…
Archery Contest, Nov. 23; Register by Nov. 11
Lancaster County 4‑H is offering an Archery Contest on Saturday, Nov. 23, 8 a.m. at the Nebraska Game and Parks Turpin Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N. 44th St., Lincoln. Register by Monday, Nov. 11 at https://go.unl.edu/archerycontest2025. Continue reading…
Statewide Volunteer Road Show Visits Lincoln Nov. 18; Register by Nov. 11
Nebraska 4‑H is excited to bring the 4‑H Volunteer Road Show to volunteers in Lancaster County this November! The Volunteer Road Show is a great opportunity to experience project training and learn about new ideas to bring back to your 4‑H community. 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…
Specialty Clubs Invite New Members
Several Lancaster County specialty 4‑H clubs are looking for new 4‑H members. Current 4‑H members and those interested in joining 4‑H are invited to join these clubs. Continue reading…
Seeking 4-H Council Members
Serving on 4‑H Council is a great opportunity to support 4‑H, help provide leadership and work with a great group of people! Lancaster County 4‑H Council is composed of youth (9th grade or higher) and adults working together in the interest of promoting activities of Lancaster ... Continue reading…
4-H Teen Council Invites New Members; Next Meeting Nov. 10
Attention youth in 7th–12th grade! Want to have so much fun making new friends, doing community service projects and participating in other activities that you won’t realize you are learning important leadership skills? Join 4‑H Teen Council! Continue reading…
4-H at Super Fair Photos on Flickr
Photos of Lancaster County 4-H static exhibits, contests and animal shows at the 2024 Lancaster County Super Fair are now posted on Extension's Flickr Collection.
4-H'ers Apply for Free to UNL
The University of Nebraska — Lincoln is offering free application for admission to Nebraska 4‑H'ers. Apply by Friday, Nov. 1 using code HUSKER at checkout to save $45. See more about the application process and requirements at https://admissions.unl.edu/apply.
Originally published October 18, 2024 -
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