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***JUST ANNOUNCED***
More Fun at This Year's Achievement Celebration!
Don't miss this year's increased 4-H fun at Achievement Celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Every youth who attends will receive a 4-H MopTopper Pen! There will be 4-H activity sheets, jokes, more door prizes, popcorn... Continue reading…
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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
New Capital Biz 4-H Club Meetings
This special interest entrepreneurship club for youth ages 12 and 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…
Furniture Painting Workshop, Feb. 8
4-H youth ages 8 and up are invited to participate in a Furniture Painting workshop on Saturday, Feb. 8, 9 a.m. until about noon at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. No cost to attend. Adults are welcome to attend to help youth. Continue reading…
Share Your Adventure During Nebraska 4-H Month
February is Nebraska 4-H Month. This year, state 4-H wants to see what 4-H is like from your perspective! Whether you're a 4-H adult volunteer or youth member — share your story on social media, and tag @Nebraska4H and #NE4H. Also, consider hosting a Nebraska 4-H Instagram Takeover!
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
4-H Companion Animal Challenge Entries Due Feb. 28
The 4-H Companion Animal Challenge will be held on Saturday, March 28 at the Animal Science Complex on UNL’s East Campus (same date as 4-H Horse Stampede.) It provides youth a chance to participate in a variety of contests that do not require animals, but allow youth to learn more about their dog... Continue reading…
Great Volunteer Opportunity for a 4-H Teen
Up to two Lancaster County 4-H teens ages 15 and older will be selected to help lead the Ag Innovators Experience this spring/summer. This year’s theme is “Water Connects Us All.” Selected teens will attend a training on Sat., Mar. 21. This is a great opportunity to grow through 4-H. For more... Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Achievement Celebration, Feb. 11
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 Tuesday, Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Light snack provided. Continue reading…
4-H Crocheting Workshop, Feb. 15
4-H youth ages 10 and up are invited to learn how to crochet a washcloth utilizing the single crochet stitch at the “Basic Crocheting” workshop on Saturday, Feb. 15, 9 a.m. until about noon at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. No cost — all supplies will be provided. 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…
4-H/FFA Livestock Requirements for Super Fair
The 2020 Lancaster County 4-H/FFA Livestock Checklist is now available at the Extension office and online at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair. This 2-page handout lists deadlines and events, identification requirements for showing at Super Fair and State Fair... Continue reading…
Red Letter Days at UNL
Red Letter Days are an opportunity for you to explore college life at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln during your junior or senior year of high school. Upcoming dates are Feb. 14, Feb. 17, March 6, March 20, April 10 and April 24. If you are interested in any health-related fields, check out... Continue reading…
UNL Computer Science Summer Camp
The Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management at University of Nebraska-Lincoln will present a two-week, on-campus, computer-programming camp July 12-25 for high school students (primarily the graduating class of 2021). Application deadline is March 27.
Originally published January 31, 2020 -
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