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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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!
More details at: https://museum.unl.edu/programs-events/sunday-with-a-scientist.html4-H horse youth put in a lot of effort this year, and Lancaster County 4-H plans to celebrate their achievements on Thursday, Oct. 1 at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, Lincoln. (Pending approval from UNL administration.) Awards! Rewards! Recognition! To accommodate social distancing... Continue reading…
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…
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/11616/67944***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Hey high school age youth! Are you interested in helping plan the Nebraska 4-H Youth Leadership Conference? Become a Youth Leadership Ambassador! Apply at https://go.unl.edu/rcoe by Oct. 9. The 4-H Youth Leadership Conference will be held July 1-3, 2021 at the Nebraska State 4-H Camp in Halsey.
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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-virtualRecent Newsletters
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