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***BREAKING NEWS***
"Hats for Hospitals" is Changing to "Masks for Hospitals"
On Monday, April 13, Bryan Health requested 4-H/Extension volunteers to switch from sewing hats to masks! Please finish hats you are currently working on and bring to them to the Extension Office drop box. Intermediate sewers are encouraged to contribute to this effort if an expert sewer...
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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
4-H Spring Leader Virtual Training, April 29 - Register by April 22
New leaders, experienced leaders, parents and volunteers are invited to a 4-H Leaders Training on Wednesday, April 29, 9 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. This year, the training will be done as Zoom online meetings. Register for the training and your preferred time by emailing Kristin at kristin.geisert@unl.edu... Continue reading…
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***CANCELLATIONS/POSTPONEMENTS DUE TO COVID-19***
Virtual 4-H Club Meetings Through May 31
Because of COVID-19, Nebraska Extension has decided 4-H clubs statewide may NOT meet in-person until after May 31. This has been extended from the formerly announced May 9 date. Virtual meeting options could include:
• Email communications
• Phone calls
• Group FaceTime video calls Continue reading…
Extension Event Postponements, Cancellations & Changes
Due to COVID-19, Nebraska Extension statewide is canceling or postponing all teaching or gathering events until June 15 unless they can be delivered remotely. At this time, Extension is planning for summer events as normal, but will publish the status of events scheduled after June 15... Continue reading…
Get Your Child Into Gardening With This Year’s Special Garden Project
Have fun with your child by growing Bachelor Buttons ‘Classic Magic.’ This 4-H Special Garden Project is a fun way to learn about growing, harvesting and exhibiting a new plant. All youth may participate (need not be enrolled in 4-H). Bachelor Buttons are an easy-to-grow annual flower... Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
4-H Leader Packets Will Be E-mailed/Online
This year, instead of receiving spring leader packets in the mail, club leaders and independent members will be emailed information, and handouts will be posted as PDFs at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/leaders in late April.
4-H Virtual Dog Club
Are you and your dog at home with nothing to do? Have you thought of training your dog, but didn’t know where to start? Join our 4-H Virtual Dog Club to get started on training your dog at home. You just need a few minutes each day to build the relationship with your dog and improve their... Continue reading…
Horsemanship Level Tests in May Postponed to June
Due to COVID-19, all Nebraska 4-H Horse Advancement Level Testing scheduled before May 31 have been postponed. This includes the Lancaster County 4-H previously scheduled dates of May 5 and May 19. The deadline for passing advancement levels has been extended to June 15. Continue reading…
Horse Judging and Pre-State Horse Show Postponed
The Lancaster County 4-H Horse Judging Contest scheduled for Friday, May 29 has been postponed.
The Lancaster County 4-H Horse VIPS Committee’s Pre-State Horse Show (formerly the Pre-District Show) scheduled for Saturday, May 30 has been postponed.
What is Next Week’s 4-H Life Challenge Virtual Contest? Register by May 27
This contest has two parts related to the Family Consumer Science topics of Foods & Nutrition, Human Development, Home Environment, Clothing & Textiles, Personal Finance and Healthy Living. The first part of the contest is developing and presenting an oral solution to a challenging situation. 4-H’er Continue reading…
Babysitting Training Postponed
The Babysitting Training for 5th–7th Graders scheduled for Tuesday, June 2 has been postponed.
June 15 Deadline: Youth for the Quality Care of Animals Requirements for ANY Livestock Exhibitor
4-H/FFA members enrolled in any of the following animal projects need to complete Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) training:
• Beef (bucket calf, feeder calf, breeding beef, market beef)
• Dairy cattle
• Goat
• Poultry
• Rabbit
• Sheep
• Swine Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Virtual Embryology in April
Embryology is the study of embryos and their development. Families may participate in virtual embryology during April (no cost)! The learning materials are aimed at 3rd grade students, but all ages can enjoy learning about the amazing process of chicken embryo development. Continue reading…
Healthy N Fit Families Challenge Through May 1
Join the Healthy N Fit Families Challenge from Nebraska Extension. One nutrition and one physical activity challenge will be posted each week. Different ideas will be provided to complete each challenge. Families who complete the challenge will have a chance to win a prize.
4-H Camp Scholarships for 4-H’ers
4-H Council will award full scholarships for a select number of Lancaster County 4-H members to attend a summer camp at either Nebraska 4-H Camp location: Gretna or Halsey! Applicants must be age 8 or older and currently enrolled in 4-H. Preference given to applications submitted by May 1, will... Continue reading…
Sheep & Meat Goat Weigh-in Date Changed to June 8
4-H/FFA market sheep or market meat goat exhibitors planning to participate in the performance class based on rate of gain at the Lancaster County Super Fair must have their lambs and goats weighed on Monday, June 8, 6–7 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center – Pavilion 1 (East Side). Continue reading…
4-H Resources You May Use At Home
Lancaster County 4-H is compiling a list of 4-H resources and activities 4-H families, volunteers and youth may use at home during the COVID-19 situation. The resources are categorized by Nebraska 4-H project areas. Resources are still being added — check back often!
New Online Horse Judging Lesson
Open to all 4-H’ers — need not be enrolled in a horse project. Since 4-H'ers are no longer able to meet in-person for horse judging practices, Roger Bell and Lancaster County 4-H is providing an opportunity for youth to learn and practice those skills at home. Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H Now Has Three At-Home Live Learning Opportunities!
Nebraska 4-H has launched three live video series — Living Room Learning, Boredom Buster Challenge and Virtual Field Trips — to provide fun, engaging, educational activities to families that now find themselves at home.
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Companion Rabbit Science Online Course
A new Companion Rabbit Science Online Course is now available for 4-H youth. The target age is middle school, but could be done by other ages as well. The course covers anatomy, physiology, health and nutrition as care of companion rabbits. Free!
Originally published April 17, 2020 -
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