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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
New Statewide 4-H Dog Achievement Program
Nebraska 4-H is excited to present a NEW statewide 4-H Dog Achievement Program for 4-H'ers ages 8-18, similar to the Diamond Clover program. The Dog Achievement Program consists of four levels which require youth to plan and report a broad range of age-appropriate accomplishments. Continue reading…
UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Scholarship Competition
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) Change Maker Competition for the 2021-2022 academic year is now open. For this annual scholarship competition, create a video and tell how you want to impact the world. Continue reading…
Neb. Dept. of Agriculture Annual Poster Contest
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture's (NDA) annual poster contest highlights the state’s number one industry. This year’s theme, “Nebraska Agriculture: Straight from the Good Life,” promotes agricultural products grown, raised and/or made in Nebraska. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Virtual 4-H Meetings Recommended
As a response to the risk dial being in the orange zone, Nebraska Extension has updated their COVID-19 directives. As of Friday, Jan. 22, all Lancaster County 4-H club meeting events, workshops, etc. are recommended to continue to be held virtually. In the event that your club chooses to meet in... Continue reading…
Seeking 4-H Achievement Award Photos by Feb. 8
4-H asks Achievement Celebration award winners to take two photos as outlined below and upload to http://go.unl.edu/Lancaster4HPhotos by Feb. 8:
1) Complete the “I Shine” sign (in your packet) and take a photo of you holding it.
2) Take a photo of you with your awards/certificates. 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. Interact with the festivities on Zoom (preferred) at https://go.unl.edu/4HZoom. Watch the festivities on YouTube... Continue reading…
Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest
The annual 2021 Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest is open to Nebraska third grade students. All entries must be received by the local Emergency Management Director/Coordinator on or before Feb. 11.
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…
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…
Originally published January 29, 2021 -
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