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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
4-H Furniture Painting Workshop, March 27 - Register TODAY
4-H youth ages 8 and up are invited to participate in the Furniture Painting workshop on Saturday, March 27, 9 a.m. until about noon at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Must register by Friday, March 19 by calling 402-441-7180... Continue reading…
4-H Rabbit Show, March 20
The 4-H Spring Rabbit Show is currently planned for Saturday, March 20, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Exhibit Hall. Open to all youth ages 8–18. This is a great opportunity to learn and practice your showmanship! Show flyer is at... Continue reading…
The Career Academy Ag/Bioscience Open House, March 21
The Career Academy (TCA) invites 4-H/FFA high school families to their upcoming Agriculture/Bioscience Open House on Sunday, March 21 from 1-3 p.m. at TCA, 800 O St. There will be guided tours of TCA and the Ag/Bio Green house, agricultural events and bioscience events. Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
4-H Leader Update Training April 22: Preregister by April 15
New leaders, experienced leaders, volunteers and parents are invited to attend the 4-H Spring Leader/Volunteer Update Training on Thursday, April 22, 9 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. (you choose which time to participate). You may attend in-person or participate via Zoom. Continue reading…
4-H/FFA Sheep & Meat Goat Weigh-in, May 11
4-H/FFA market sheep or market meat goat exhibitors planning to participate in the performance class based on rate of gain at the Lancaster County Super Fair must have their lambs and goats weighed on Tuesday, May 11, 6–7 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Pavilion 1 (east side). Continue reading…
New Nebraska 4-H Volunteer Training Resources
Check out the new Nebraska 4-H Volunteer Training resources at https://4h.unl.edu/volunteer. Specific to 4-H club leaders (https://4h.unl.edu/volunteer-training-club-leader), videos focus on the new community 4-H leader, youth safety, 4-H club financials, club meeting how-to... Continue reading…
4-H Resources Anyone May Use at Home
Lancaster County 4-H has compiled a list of 4-H resources and activities youth, families and volunteers may use at home. Go to https://lancaster.unl.edu/4Hathome. You do not need to be enrolled in 4-H to use these resources. Recent Nebraska 4-H resources:
• Winter 4-H Fun Pack.
• COVID-19 Jeopardy Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
4-H Virtual Companion Animal Challenge Entries Due March 29
The Virtual Companion Animal Challenge offers a variety of 4-H companion animal contests that don’t require live animals, including a Demonstration Contest, Essay Contest, Art Contest, Photography Contest, Cat Trivia, and Dog Trivia. Youth have the opportunity to display their companion animal... Continue reading…
4-H Pet Pals Club Seeks New Members
Did you adopt a new small pet such as a hamster, a gecko, or a hermit crab over the winter months? Maybe you already had one? The 4-H Pet Pals small animal club can give you the opportunity to learn about pet care, create animal crafts, listen to speakers, go on tours, and even show your pet... Continue reading…
4-H/FFA Fair Book Is Now Online!
The Lancaster County Super Fair will be July 29–Aug. 7. 4-H & FFA exhibits and events will be July 29–Aug. 1. 4-H Horse Show will be July 28–Aug. 1. The Lancaster County 4-H & FFA Fair Book contains entry information for 4-H & FFA members exhibiting in 4-H/FFA. Continue reading…
Governor’s Ag Excellence Awards Deadline Extended to April 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…
4-H Members and Leaders — Please Re-Enroll by April 1!
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. Continue reading…
Now Is a Good Time to Start 4-H Diamond Clover Program
The Nebraska 4-H Diamond Clover program consists of six levels in which 4-H’ers plan and report a broad range of age-appropriate accomplishments, which could include (depending on age/level):
• Participate as a member of a 4-H club.
• Recruit a new 4-H member or participant.
• Participate in a... Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H Gives Back
The Nebraska 4-H Gives Back program is an opportunity for a 4-H member or a team of 4-H’ers to make a meaningful contribution to their community. To achieve the Nebraska 4-H Gives Back honor, a 4-H member or team must complete a major service-learning project. Complete information and forms are... Continue reading…
Originally published March 19, 2021 -
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