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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
4-H Thanks Sponsors
Lancaster County 4-H thanks all of the businesses, organizations and individuals who sponsored 4-H events, activities, programs and trophies during the 2020 4-H year. This support enhances the educational experience of the 4-H youth. See list at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/sponsors.
Nebraska 4-H Winter Camps
Nebraska 4-H school year camps provide a wonderful opportunity for youth to get away from it all and spend quality time connecting with nature and the great outdoors while they have days off from school or are on school breaks. Continue reading…
Ag Society Annual Election & Meeting, Dec. 15
The Lancaster County Agricultural Society (which acts as the Fair Board) will hold its Annual Meeting and Board election on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds, 4100 N. 84th St, Lincoln NE 68506, in the Lincoln Room on west side of fairgrounds. Voting will take place... Continue reading…
Hastings Museum Pen Pal Program
Nebraska 4-H is helping spread the word about the Hastings Museum Pen Pal Program. This would be a great way to spruce up your snail mail and make someone else’s day. There could be a 4-H exhibit or two in the future based on this project. Open to all ages. https://hastingsmuseum.org/penpal-program
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***REMINDERS***
It's Time to Re-enroll in 4-H!
The 4-H year is Oct. 1–Sept. 30 and, since it is a new 4-H year, all 4-H members and volunteers must re-enroll for the 2020–2021 4-H year (even if you just enrolled in August or September). New members and fair projects may be updated through June 15.
The website to enroll or re-enroll is... Continue reading…
Fun Food Science Workshop, Dec. 5
4-H’ers ages 8 & up will step into a food science lab and see how science meets food during hands-on experiments related to chromatography, litmus and gliadin. This fun workshop will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5, 9-11 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. A virtual participation option... Continue reading…
4-H Awards & Scholarships Due Dec. 31
Lancaster County 4-H award forms and most college scholarship applications are due Dec. 31. Recipients will be announced at Lancaster County Achievement VIRTUAL Celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021. Forms are available at http://go.unl.edu/4has and the Extension office. Continue reading…
Companion Animal Webinar Series
Nebraska 4-H kicked off a statewide NEW Companion Animal Webinar Series on Nov. 5! The Nebraska 4-H Companion Animal Webinar Series is great for leaders, parents and senior-aged youth who want to advance their knowledge in companion animal-related topic areas. Continue reading…
NE Fed Steer Challenge 2021 - Applications Now Being Accepted!
The Nebraska 4-H Fed Steer Challenge is an opportunity for youth interested in learning more about the cattle industry and is designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders in the Nebraska cattle industry. The goal of the Fed Steer Challenge is to enhance the educational value of the... Continue reading…
4-H Specialty Clubs Invite New Members
Several Lancaster County specialty 4-H clubs are looking for new 4-H members. For more information about these clubs, go to https://go.unl.edu/specialty or call 402-441-7180.
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BB Gun Project Begins in January
Interested 4-H'ers can enroll in the BB Gun project to learn the basics of how to shoot a BB gun, build life skills, and practice the lifelong principles of firearm safety and responsibility. All equipment provided if needed. The BB gun project meets at 5:30-7 pm for 9 weeks, from January 6... Continue reading…
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…
Originally published November 13, 2020 -
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