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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
NEW Digital Art Club – Register by TODAY
Lancaster 4-H is forming a new virtual Digital Art Club to learn how to use the graphic design Canva platform along with the Snapchat and Adobe Spark apps. Explore and expand digital creative skills during this short-term specialty club which will meet three times online via Zoom from 4-5 p.m. on.. Continue reading…
Horse Judging Contest, TODAY
The 4-H Horse Judging Contest will be held on Friday, May 21 at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Pavilion 3. Open to all 4-H’ers — need not be enrolled in a horse project. This is a Lancaster County Super Fair contest held before the fair. Ribbon placings and premiums will be awarded. Continue reading…
Pre-Districts Horse Clinic/Show, May 22
The Lancaster County 4-H Horse VIPS Committee is sponsoring a 4-H Pre-Districts Clinic/Show/Fundraiser on Saturday, May 22, 8:30 a.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Pavilion 3 to help youth prepare for Districts. Youth ages 8–18 are welcome; need not be in 4-H! Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Horsemanship Level Testing, June 22
A 4-H horsemanship advancement level testing will be held on Tuesday, June 22, at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds, 84th & Havelock, Lincoln. Anyone wishing to test must sign up by Tuesday, June 15 by contacting Kate at kpulec3@unl.edu. Time slots will be emailed. All of the written level... Continue reading…
Dog Virtual Trivia Contest, June 3–6
The Lancaster County 4-H Dog Virtual Trivia Contest will be available Thursday, June 3, Noon–Sunday, June 6, 11:59 p.m. Preregistration is not required. This contest tests youth’s knowledge of dog science and skills in working with dogs while providing an opportunity to expand their knowledge... Continue reading…
Premier Animal Science Event Deadline June 4
The Premier Animal Science Event (PASE) is a two-day event designed to help youth learn about issues related to the animal industry, explore career opportunities that are available, compete with other teens from across the state and have FUN! PASE will be held June 28–29 at UNL East Campus. Continue reading…
Rabbit Tattoo & Fair Prep Educational Clinic, June 12
There will be a 4-H Rabbit Tattoo & Fair Prep Educational Clinic presented by the Rabbit VIPS Committee on Saturday, June 12, 9–11 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Open to all youth ages 8 & up. Tattoos will cost $1 per rabbit. Continue reading…
Be Financially Savvy!
Free Financial Literacy Program - My Family, My Money. This 5-week, self-paced course will have weekly project check ins and activities. Throughout the program, families are encouraged to work with their students for 10 hours of programming. This is ideal for families with teens and summer jobs! Continue reading…
Life Challenge Study Packet Available
4-H Life Challenge judging contests help youth learn more about issues related to family and consumer science and entrepreneurship. Contests are open to all 4-H’ers. For more information, contact Kristin at kristin.geisert@unl.edu or 402-441-7180. Continue reading…
Helpful Resources For Exhibiting in 4-H at Super Fair
Many helpful resources related to exhibiting in 4-H at the 2021 Lancaster County Super Fair are now online, including: handouts and forms. Horse patterns will be posted as judges make available.
Lancaster County Fair 150th Anniversary Theme
• 4-H Static Exhibits — Help celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Lancaster County Fair with a 150 years theme 4-H exhibit! 150 anniversary 4-H static exhibits will be grouped in a special display and receive a commemorative 150th ribbon in addition to the judge’s ribbon! Continue reading…
Support local 4-H youth during Give to Lincoln Day, May 25
Lancaster County 4-H Council is one of the nonprofits the community can give to during “Give to Lincoln Day” on Tuesday, May 25. Your donation is made bigger by a proportional share of a $500,000 challenge match fund! You can also help 4-H by spreading the word about Give to Lincoln Day! Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Clover College, June 15–18 – Workshops Still Open!
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. Youth must be currently at least 8 years old (as of Jun Continue reading…
Horse Identifications Due June 1
Each horse which will be shown at Super Fair must be identified on form “4-H Horse Identification Certificate” and submitted to Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County office by June 1. Form is available at the office as a carbon copy form. If you use the online form at https://go.unl.edu/horseid... Continue reading…
In-Person Plant Science Contests, June 9
Three Plant Science Contests will be held Wednesday, June 9, 10 a.m.–12 noon at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. Registration is required by Monday, June 7 by calling 402-441-7180. Open to 4-H’ers from all counties, ages 10–18.
Youth choose which contests to... 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…
Fundraising Opportunity for 4-H Clubs
The National High School Rodeo will be held at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds July 18-24. To help support the event, the National High School Rodeo Association is holding a raffle and 4-H Clubs are being offered the opportunity to sell raffle tickets and earn between $4 and $20 for each... 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…
Originally published May 14, 2021 -
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