4-H - Lancaster County - April 9

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…

 

REMINDER for 4-H’ers and Volunteers

We have many ribbons, comment sheets, plaques and certificates from the county and state fairs, Horse Awards, 4-H Achievement Celebration, and Speech Contest. Cheers to everyone on your fantastic work! But now is the time to please stop by the office and pick up your items as we have interns... Continue reading…

 

Week of the Volunteer Lunch and Learn Series

Week-of-the-Volunteer-Lunch-Learn-3.pngNebraska 4-H is celebrating Week of the Volunteer by offering 4-H Volunteer Lunch & Learn sessions from Monday, April 19 through Thursday, April 22. Each session will start at Noon and will include 30 minutes of content followed by 30 minutes of discussion and networking time. Continue reading…

 

Quilt Binding Open House, April 25

 Quilt of Valor presentation at State FairQuilt Binding Open House on Sunday, April 25 from 1-5 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. Sew as long as you can, arrive and go as needed. Help with the final step of enclosing the binding on Lancaster County’s four Quilt of Valor Quilts. If you like detailed hand... Continue reading…

 

Livestock Premium Auction Donations Needed

2019 Lancaster County 4-H/FFA Livestock Premium AuctionPlease talk with your community businesses to get donations for the Lancaster County 4-H/FFA Livestock Premium Auction. The success of the auction is dependent on 4-H’ers to acquire donations and buyers for the auction to support scholarships for the youth of this county! For more information... Continue reading…

 

April Spotlight on 4-H Newsletter

SpotlightGraphic17.jpgNebraska's “Spotlight on 4-H" newsletter for 4-H volunteers, members and families is packed with information and resources. Topics include: • Using Demonstrations in 4-H Meetings • Next Chapter • National 4-H Conference • Attitude of Gratitude • The Three R’s—Reduce, Reuse, & Recycle • Smart Cents

More details at: https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/Spotlight
 

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.

 

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…

 

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…

 

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…

 

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…

 

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…

 
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