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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
2021 4-H Calendars
Lancaster County 4-H has compiled three handouts of events planned for 2021:
• Overall 4-H Calendar at https://go.unl.edu/4hcal
• Horse Calendar at https://go.unl.edu/horcal
• Rabbit Calendar at https://go.unl.edu/rabcal
Note: all Extension and 4-H local events are listed on the web calendar... Continue reading…
Counted Cross-Stitch Virtual Workshop, Jan. 23
Join in and learn the vintage embroidery hand-stitching technique of ‘counted cross-stitch’ during a virtual workshop on Saturday, Jan. 23 from 9–11:30 a.m. for ages 8 and up. Register by Friday, Jan. 8 by emailing Kristin at kristin.geisert@unl.edu or calling the Extension office... Continue reading…
Horse Stampede, March 27
The statewide 4-H Horse Stampede has made some changes for 2021 in accommodation with health restrictions and guidelines. This year's event is planned to be held Saturday, March 27 on University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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.
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…
4-H Council Is Now Part of AmazonSmile!
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Lancaster County 4-H when you shop, at no cost to you. Set up Lancaster County 4-H Council as your current charity by going to http://go.unl.edu/amazonlan4h. Continue reading…
Horse Incentive Program Begins Jan. 1
Any Lancaster County 4-H’er may participate in the horse incentive program and earn points by participating in horse-related activities. The more points you earn, the more valuable the reward! Log hours/points by participating in various horse-related activities Jan. 1–July 16. Continue reading…
4-H Horse Leader Virtual Training, Jan. 21
All 4-H leaders and volunteers helping with clubs and independent members working on the 4-H horse project are encouraged to attend the 4-H Horse Leader Virtual Training on Thursday, Jan. 21 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Continue reading…
4-H Achievement VIRTUAL Celebration, Feb. 23
Lancaster County 4-H and 4-H Council invite ALL 4-H’ers, 4-H families and volunteers to the 4-H Achievement VIRTUAL Celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m. This year’s celebration will be held via Zoom and the theme will be “Shine On 4-H’ers!” Prior to the event, packets with award certificates, Continue reading…
COVID-19 Jeopardy Game
Try this fun Jeopardy-style game at home or at your next virtual club meeting while learning more about COVID-19. PowerPoint game created by Nebraska 4-H staff. You must follow the instructions in order for the game to work properly.
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…
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…
Originally published December 18, 2020 -
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