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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
Senior T-shirt Orders Due TODAY
Lancaster County 4-H Council is sponsoring 4-H t-shirts for seniors graduating in the spring of 2021 (May - June). T-shirts will be mailed in time for the 4-H Achievement VIRTUAL Celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m. Please complete by January 22.
Submit your 4-H milestones for Achievement Celebration by TODAY
Several 4-H milestones will be celebrated at 4-H Achievement Virtual Celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m. The following milestone honorees will receive special pins: 2021 seniors, 3 year members, 2 year leaders, 5 year leaders, 10 year leaders, 15 year leaders, 20 year leaders, etc.
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Watch Chicks Hatch on 4-H EGG Cam
Lancaster County 4-H hosts 4-H EGG Cam, which allows you to witness the amazing process of chicks hatching!
Upcoming Dates:
• Day 14 candling Jan. 19
• Hatch date Jan. 25–26
• Eggs set in incubator Feb. 9
• Day 7 candling Feb. 16
• Day 14 candling Feb. 23
• Hatch date March 1–2
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
4-H Quilt Blocks Sewing VIRTUAL Workshop, Feb. 13
4-H youth ages 8 and up are invited to learn beginning quilting skills while constructing quilt blocks at the virtual Quilt Blocks sewing workshop on Saturday, Feb. 13, 9 a.m. via Zoom. No registration fee. Must register by Monday, Feb. 1 by calling 402-441-7180 or emailing Kristin... Continue reading…
4-H Pillow Sewing VIRTUAL Workshop, Feb. 27
4-H youth ages 8 and up are invited to learn beginning sewing skills while constructing a pillow at the virtual “Pillow Party” sewing workshop on Saturday, Feb. 27, 9 a.m. via Zoom. No registration fee. Must register by Monday, Feb. 15 by calling 402-441-7180 or emailing Kristin at... Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H Month
February is Nebraska 4-H Month! Help shine a light on 4-H, 4-H’ers and everyone who contributes to 4-H!
• Friday, Feb. 12 — 4-H Volunteer Appreciation Day — thank your 4-H volunteers.
• Wednesday, Feb. 17 — 4-H Spirit Day — wear green or the 4-H clover.
• Friday, Feb. 19 — 4-H Sponsor & Donor... Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
4-H Club Gives Youth With Special Needs Opportunity to Show Lambs
The Unified Showing 4-H Club empowers youth with special needs by pairing them with buddies who ensure the safety of the youth showman and lamb. There will be a selection process for both showmen (ages 8–18) and buddies (ages 14–18). Applications are due by Saturday, Feb. 14. 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…
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…
4-H/FFA Livestock Requirements for Super Fair
The 2021 Lancaster County 4-H/FFA Livestock Checklist is now available at the Extension office and online at https://go.unl.edu/otvm. This 2-page handout lists deadlines and events, identification requirements for showing... 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…
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.
Originally published January 15, 2021 -
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