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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
"Master Health Volunteers" Opportunity for Teens, First Training Sept. 10
Well Connected Communities is a new program that provides teens the opportunity to become Master Health Volunteers through conversations and information focusing on health, particularly social determinants of health, healthy food access, and basic nutrition. This program delivery offers youth a... Continue reading…
State Fair Static Exhibit Pick-Up, Sept. 10-11
All Lancaster County 4-H static exhibits entered at the Nebraska State Fair must be picked up on Thursday, Sept. 10, 4-7 p.m. or Friday, Sept. 11, 7:30 a.m.-Noon at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. Continue reading…
Update on 2020 Premier Animal Science Event (PASE), Lancaster County 4-H Practice Sept. 13
Unfortunately due to current health directives, the 2020 Premier Animal Science Event (PASE) Livestock Quiz-Bowl, Livestock Skill-a-thon, Poultry Judging and Meats Judging contests have been cancelled. The 2020 PASE state 4-H Livestock Judging Contest will be held IN-PERSON... Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
State Fair Results, Photos and Videos
Congratulations to all Lancaster County 4-H youth who exhibited at the Nebraska State Fair! Results are posted online at http://nebraska4hresults.com. Nebraska 4-H has many photos and videos from State Fair posted online: Continue reading…
4-H Council Alumni Scholarship Deadline Sept. 30
Lancaster County 4-H Council sponsors a $500 4-H alumni scholarship. Must be a Lancaster County 4-H alumni at least one year post-high school and has continued involvement in 4-H program as a leader or volunteer. Application form is available at http://go.unl.edu/4has and at the Extension office. Continue reading…
State 4-H Asking For Feedback for Companion Animal (Including Dog, Cat and Rabbit) Clinics Next Year
Nebraska 4-H is asking 4-H families involved in dog, cat, rabbit and companion animal projects to fill out a survey at https://forms.gle/9LRYGjM1qZweuC4e8 about types of workshops, topics and modes of teaching are preferred to help with planning for next year.
Make It With Wool Contest Open to All Sewers, Deadline Oct. 15
The Nebraska Make It With Wool Contest will be Saturday, Nov. 21 in Lexington at the Dawson County Extension Office. The contest is open to youth of all ages and adult sewers. Wool used to construct modeled garments must be at least 60% loomed, knitted, crocheted or felted wool fabric or yarn. Continue reading…
National Western Stock Show Catch-a-Calf Program
The Catch-a-Calf practical beef management program is open to enrolled 4-H’ers in Neb., Wyo., Colo., Kan. CO, WY or KS, ages 12–18 (as of Dec. 31, 2020). Participants catch a calf, feed it and return with the animal one year later as a market steer. Continue reading…
UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Visit Day, Oct. 10
University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) is hosting its annual Experience the Power of Red Visit Day for students grades 8–12 on Saturday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. There is no charge. Register at http://casnr.unl.edu/visitday by Sept. 25. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Dog Club Accepting New Members, Starts Up in January
The 4 On the Floor dog 4-H club for youth ages 9–18 will start on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – 4-H office located by Pavilion 3. Meetings will be held every Monday at 6:30 p.m. and last about an hour. Summer schedule (after May) to be determined. Continue reading…
Seeking Photos of 4-H Clubs and Members
Families and club leaders are encouraged to take photos throughout the year of meetings (virtual or in-person), community service projects and youth working on projects. You may find these photos valuable for your own use. Continue reading…
Originally published September 4, 2020 -
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