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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Seeking 4-H Achievement Award Photos, Extended Deadline Feb. 15
4-H has extended the initial deadline and asks Achievement Celebration award winners to take two photos as outlined below and upload to http://go.unl.edu/Lancaster4HPhotos by Feb. 15... 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…
New $5,000 Scholarship Contest for UNL Animal Science Majors
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Animal Science has a new "Inspiring Your Future Scholarship Competition" for incoming animal science majors. Tell your digital story about an individual or animal who has inspired you to pursue an education and career in animal science. Deadline is Feb. 15.
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
4-H Meetings May Be In Person or Virtual
As a response to the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department’s COVID-19 Risk Dial being lowered to yellow on Tuesday, Feb. 9, recommendations for 4-H club meeting events, workshops, gatherings, etc. have changed. Nebraska Extension's COVID-19 directives no longer have recommendations for... Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Update Session in Central City, March 12
A Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Update Session is scheduled for early March in Central City. It will be held March 12 at the Merrick County Fairgrounds in Central City. The deadline to register for the Central City training is March 3.
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Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop in Central City
A Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop is scheduled for early March in Central City. It will be held March 13-14 at the Merrick County Fairgrounds in Central City. The deadline to register for the Central City training is March 3. Continue reading…
University of Nebraska State Museum Happenings
University of Nebraska State Museum in Morrill Hall has a lot going on in-person and virtually! Find out more about the following at https://museum.unl.edu:
• Poop & Paws temporary exhibit investigating the clues animal leave behind.
• Dinosaurs & Disasters is going virtual all February. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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…
Governor’s Ag Excellence Awards Due March 1
The Governor’s Agricultural Excellence Awards are sponsored by the Nebraska 4-H Foundation and Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA). Each year, 25 4-H clubs are awarded $500 to be used as described in the award application form completed by the club. Continue reading…
State 4-H Horse Stampede Entries Due March 5
The statewide 4-H Horse Stampede is planned for Saturday, March 27 on University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus. This event offers a variety of 4-H horse contests that don’t require live horses, including public speaking, demonstration, quiz bowl, art and photography. Some changes have been made... Continue reading…
4-H/FFA Market Beef Weigh-in, March 9
4-H and FFA exhibitors showing market steers or heifers at the Lancaster County Super Fair for participation in rate of gain must weigh-in their projects at the 4-H/FFA Market Beef Weigh-In on Tuesday, March 9, 6–7 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Pavilion 2. Exhibitors planning... Continue reading…
4-H Speech & PSA Contest, March 10 Deadline
4-H Speech & PSA Contests are open to all 4-H’ers ages 5–18 — need not be enrolled in a specific project. Youth may participate in either or both the Speech and PSA contests. For rules, helpful resources and examples, go to https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/speech. Both contests have Clover Kids... Continue reading…
4-H Jammie Sewing Workshop, March 13 - Register by March 8
4-H youth ages 8 and older are invited to practice their basic sewing skills and learn to use a pattern to make pajama or lounge wear pants or shorts at the Jammie Jamboree sewing workshop on Saturday, March 13, 9 a.m. until about 12:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444... Continue reading…
Pick-A-Pig Club Accepting New Members
The Pick-A-Pig 4-H club is for anyone who wants to learn about pork production and show a pig at the Lancaster County Super Fair. The club is open to all city and rural youth ages 8–18. The club reorganizes in late winter with a strict deadline to join by March 15. Continue reading…
Originally published February 12, 2021 -
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