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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Virtual 4-H Meetings Only
As a response to the dial being in the red zone, Nebraska Extension has updated their COVID-19 directives. As of Monday, November 30, all Lancaster County 4-H club meetings, events, workshops, etc. are to be held virtually only until further notice.
Companion Cat Science NEW Online Course
Ever wonder how cats became domesticated? Interested in learning more about caring for a feline friend? How about showing a cat in 4-H or exploring careers related to cats? We’ve got answers to all these questions and more in Nebraska 4-H's NEW Companion Cat Science online course! Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
Photography Showcase
Submit your favorite 4-H photography for a chance to be showcased! The 4-H Photography Showcase offers a project exhibition opportunity beyond traditional print media. 4-H'ers are invited to submit their favorite photos for a chance to have them showcased online by Nebraska 4-H. 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
Originally published November 20, 2020 -
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