**COMING UP THIS WEEK**
Many Lancaster County 4-H award forms and college scholarship applications are due Dec. 31. Recipients will be announced at Lancaster County 4-H Achievement Celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. Forms are available at http://go.unl.edu/4has and the Extension office. Continue reading…
This year, the Nebraska 4-H Achievement Application replaces Nebraska 4-H Career Portfolios. The Achievement Application has two versions: junior for ages 8-14 (county only) and senior for ages 15–18 (county and state). Continue reading…
This year, families and club leaders are encouraged to submit photos related to award application accomplishments to kpulec3@unl.edu by Dec. 31. These photos may be used in the Year in Review video and multimedia presentation at Achievement Celebration.
4-H summer camp registration is now open! Register by Dec. 31 and receive a LIMITED EDITION Sweatshirt! Amidst the beauty of the Nebraska National Forest and Schramm State Park and beyond, we are able to do what we do best: provide a life-changing summer camp experience for all youth!
More details at: https://4h.unl.edu/camps-centers/summer-campAny Lancaster County 4-H’er can participate in the Lancaster County 4-H Horse Incentive Program and log hours/points by participating in various horse-related activities Jan. 1–July 17. Please total your points on the summary sheet and submit it with the rest of your paperwork. Again this year, a... Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H is EGG-cited to announce a NEW 4-H Chick Days event featuring a variety of statewide 4-H poultry and food science contests that don't require live animals, including egg decorating, poultry quiz bowl, photography, omelet cookery and speech contests. Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H has teams which compete at the statewide Premier Animal Science Event (PASE) in June and other livestock-related competitions throughout the year. A livestock judging mock contest will be held on Sunday, Jan. 12, 7:30 a.m. at the Animal Science Complex on UNL East Campus. Continue reading…
Are you interested in promoting and supporting 4-H within the livestock program? Consider joining the 4-H/FFA Livestock Boosters. The Livestock Boosters support the livestock program through fundraising efforts which help provide clinics, fair awards and the 4-H/FFA Livestock Premium Auction at... Continue reading…
The 4 On The Floor dog 4-H club for youth ages 9–18 will start its second year on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020 at the Lancaster Event Center – 4-H office located by Pavilion 3. Meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. and last about an hour, generally held every Thursday. Summer schedule (after May) to be... Continue reading…
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/4hdogThis special-interest entrepreneurship club for youth ages 12 & up will meet monthly on Monday evenings through June and will partner with University of Nebraska’s Engler Agri-Business Entrepreneurship Program. Learn what it takes to start a successful business through interactive and engaging... Continue reading…
All 4th and 5th graders are invited to 4-H Teen Council’s annual overnight Lock-In, which will be held Friday, Jan. 17, 8 p.m.–Saturday, Jan. 18, 8 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. This year’s theme will be "Journey to the Stars!" Cost is $20 per person. Registrations due by Jan. 15 Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H is seeking a superintendent and volunteers to assist with the 2020 Bicycle Safety Contest. In this county-only contest, 4-H’ers test their riding and safety skills, take a multiple choice quiz and participate in a bicycle inspection. A superintendent and accompanying... Continue reading…
Flaunt your photography, and submit your favorite photo for a chance for it to be showcased on the Nebraska 4-H social media channels. The NEW 4-H Photography Showcase offers a project exhibition opportunity beyond traditional print media. Each month, a new photo will be selected.
More details at: https://4h.unl.edu/photography-showcaseStart planning which Lancaster County and statewide 4-H events you want to attend next year with the Lancaster County 4-H 2020 Calendar (PDF file) at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/documents/4HCalendar2020.pdf. Horse and Rabbit exhibitors can start planning for next year with the Horse 2020... Continue reading…
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