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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
4-H Leader Update Training April 22: Registration Extended to April 19
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. If you participate via Zoom, you may... 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.
Week of the Volunteer Lunch and Learn Series
Nebraska 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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Clover College, June 15–18
Lancaster County 4-H Clover College is four days of in-person, “hands-on” workshops full of fun and a sense of belonging. Learning topics include STEAM concepts of science, technology, engineering, art and math which can spark career interests. There are 49 total workshops in 2021! Continue reading…
STEM Zoom Workshops in June
Deborah Weitzenkamp, Extension Educator in Otoe County is offering two virtual science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) workshops via Zoom in June: 3D Modeling and Code Camp. Youth must be at least 8 years old. Continue reading…
YQCA Requirements for Livestock Exhibitors Due June 15
4-H/FFA members enrolled in any of the following animal projects need to complete Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) training:
• Beef (bucket calf, feeder calf, breeding beef, market beef)
• Dairy cattle
• Goat (breeding meat goat, dairy goat, meat goat)
• Poultry
• Rabbit... Continue reading…
New — Livestock Parent/Leader Training & ID Help Night
New this year, a Livestock Parent/Leader Training & Identification Help night will be held at the same time as the Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) face-to-face training on Thursday June 10 at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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…
Quilt Binding Open House, April 25
Quilt 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…
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…
Leader Packets Have Been Mailed and Posted Online
This year, club leaders and independent members will be mailed spring leader packets in the mail in late April. The information and handouts are also posted as PDFs at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/leaders.
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…
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
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…
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…
Livestock Premium Auction Donations Needed
Please 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…
4-H Council Is Now Part of AmazonSmile!
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…
Originally published April 16, 2021 -
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