4-H - Lancaster County - April 2

Spring Fling Dressage Schooling Show, May 1

Spring Fling Dressage Schooling Show, 2019The 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

4Hlogo_horz.jpgSupport 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, 2018The 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

Special Garden & Agronomy 2021.jpg4-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…

 

4-H/FFA Sheep & Meat Goat Weigh-in, May 11

2019 Sheep & Meat Goat Weigh-in4-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

Food manuals.pngThis 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

Summer Camps 17.jpg4-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

BigRedCamps21.jpgBig 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…

 

NEW Youth Leadership Conference

Youth Leadership Conference 21.pngNebraska 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.

 
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