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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Nebraska 4-H Virtual & At-Home Learning
Nebraska 4-H continues to offer a variety of virtual learning experiences! Most are free! Upcoming live experiences include: Living Room Learning for grades 3–5: Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2 p.m.; “Climate Invaders.”
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Virtual Sunday with a Scientist: Arthropods Got Talent!
Extension Entomologist Kait Chapman will share some amazing and talented arthropods during the State Museum's "Virtual Sunday with a Scientist" on Sept. 27, 2-2:45 p.m.! This is a free, family-friendly program!
State 4-H/FFA Dairy Cattle Judging Contest Goes Virtual
The state 4-H & FFA Dairy Judging Contest, typically held during the Nebraska State Fair, will be held virtually, Oct. 5–12. Lancaster County 4-H Council will pay the $5 for for Lancaster County 4-H'ers. If interested, contact Calvin DeVries at 402-441-7180 or cdevries2@unl.edu by Sept 28, noon.
More details at: https://4h.unl.edu/news/2020-state-4-h-ffa-dairy-judging-contest-goes-virtual_________________________________
***REMINDERS***
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…
Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Shotgun Leader Certification Workshop in Ashland
A Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop is scheduled for Oct. 10-11 at the Ashland Gun Club near Ashland. The deadline to register is Thursday, Oct. 1, 5 p.m. Volunteers have the opportunity to become certified as an adult or apprentice leader in the Shotgun discipline.
More details at: https://newsroom.unl.edu/announce/4hstaff/11616/679444-H Information Night for Potential Volunteers and Members, Oct. 6
Do you know adults who would like to help start a club, or youth who are interested in joining 4-H? Invite them to 4-H Information Night held on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. 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…
4-H Council Seeks New Members
Serving on Lancaster County 4-H Council is a great opportunity to support 4-H, help provide leadership and work with a great group of people! Lancaster County 4-H Council is composed of youth (9th grade or higher) and adults working together... Continue reading…
4-H Teen Council Invites New Members
Youth in 7th–12th grade — want to have so much fun making new friends, doing community service projects and other activities that you won’t realize you are learning important leadership skills? Join 4-H Teen Council! Continue reading…
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…
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.
Nominate a Volunteer for Heart of 4-H Award
Lancaster County 4-H has hundreds of amazing volunteers! The monthly Heart of 4-H Award recognizes outstanding volunteer service. See https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/heartaward. Do you know a volunteer who has not been recognized! Nominate them https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/programs/Heart4Hform.pdf
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 18, 2020 -
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