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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
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…
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…
***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
4-H Council will award full scholarships for a select number of Lancaster County 4-H members to attend a summer camp at Nebraska 4-H Camp near Halsey! Applicants must be age 8 or older and currently enrolled in 4-H. Preference given to applications submitted by May 1, will accept through July 31. Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H is presenting a Youth Leadership Conference July 1-3 at the Nebraska State 4-H Camp in Halsey, Neb. This is an opportunity for High School students (ages 14-18) to develop and practice leadership skills while exploring camp activities. Register by June 1 at https://go.unl.edu/ylc2021.
This past year has resulted in increased interest of gardening, food preservation, and cooking/baking! The 4-H cooking series include manuals for four different levels and a helpers guide. The 4-H Food preservation includes manuals for Freezing, Drying, Boiling Water Canning, and Pressure Canning. Continue reading…
***REMINDERS***
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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