***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
2020 4-H Calendar
Start 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…
Horse Incentive Program Begins Jan. 1
Any 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…
Livestock Boosters Meeting Jan. 7
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…
PASE/Livestock Judging Mock Contest & Meeting, Jan. 12
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…
4th & 5th Grade Lock-In, Jan. 17–18
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…
New 4-H Chick Days on March 14 Features Statewide Poultry Contests
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…
Announcing the New 4-H Photography Showcase!
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.
***REMINDERS***
4-H Awards & Scholarships Due Dec. 31
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…
4-H Summer Camp Limited Edition Sweatshirt
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!
4-H Achievement Application Replaces Career Portfolio
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…
Seeking Photos Related to Achievement Award Applications
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.
Dog 4-H Club Starting in January
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…
New Capital Biz 4-H Club
This 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…
Bicycle Contest Superintendent and Volunteers Needed!
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…
Originally published December 20, 2019 -
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