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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Horsemanship Level Testings, April 20
A horsemanship advancement level testing will be held on Tuesday, April 20 in the evening at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds. Sign-up deadline for the April 20 testing is April 13. Time slots will be emailed. Continue reading…
Spring Fling Dressage Schooling Show, May 1
The annual Spring Fling Dressage Schooling Show, provided by the Lancaster County Horse VIPS committee and Esprit De Corps 4-H Club will be held on Saturday May 1, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds. Open to all ages to benefit the 4-H horse program. Entries are due April 17. Continue reading…
Runza Night for Lancaster County 4-H, April 20
Support 4-H by eating at Runza on 33rd and Pioneers on Tuesday, April 20 from 5–8 p.m. Simply mention 4-H and Lancaster County 4-H Council will receive 15% of the proceeds. 4-H Council helps support 4-H programs, activities and scholarships.
Ag Youth Institute Deadline is April 15
The Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI) is a five-day summer program for current high school juniors and seniors to learn more about Nebraska agriculture and agricultural career opportunities. NAYI will be held July 12–16 at UNL East Campus... Continue reading…
Special Garden and Agronomy Projects
4-H families have the opportunity to participate in the special garden and/or special agronomy projects this year. The Special Garden Project is growing Hakurei Turnip. This vegetable is a white salad turnip. The Special Agronomy Project is Teosinte... Continue reading…
Donation Request for 4-H Silent Auction
Trying to figure out what to do with that “gift” you won’t use? Do you have a special item you’ve handcrafted and would like to donate for a great cause? Help support Lancaster County 4-H Council by donating items for their Silent Auction held during the 4-H Chicken Dinner Fundraiser held... Continue reading…
Volunteer Opportunity
The YMCA is leading clean up after the Lincoln Marathon on Sunday, May 2 and are seeking volunteers willing to walk the marathon course while picking up trash and recyclables. All clean-up materials will be supplied and volunteers will walk no more than a mile or two. All volunteers receive a... Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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…
Cooking Project Manuals
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…
4-H Camp Scholarships for 4-H’ers
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…
Big Red Summer Academic Camps on UNL Campus
Big Red Summer Academic Camps are residential, career exploration camps held at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. They are open to all youth grades 9th/10th-12th, including recent high school graduates. This year's dates are June 13-18. Registration deadline is May 28. Early Bird rates end May 7. Continue reading…
4-H Summer Camps at Nebraska National Forest
Youth 8-15, want to spend a week of your summer enjoying the outdoors, trying new activities and making new friends? Attend a week-long overnight camp program at Nebraska State 4-H Camp in the beautiful Nebraska National Forest near Halsey! Continue reading…
NEW Youth Leadership Conference
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.
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…
Originally published April 2, 2021 -
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