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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Leader Training Opportunities From Nebraska Forest Service
4-H leaders interested in connecting youth to the outdoors may be interested in two free Zoom workshops presented by the Nebraska Forest Service:
• Project Learning Tree Warm & Cozy Educator Workshop on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 6:30–8 p.m. Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Nebraska 4-H Camps Refer-a-Friend Discount Until Jan. 31
Summer camps offered at the Nebraska State 4-H Camp near Halsey provide all youth a place to discover, learn and grow! In 2022, there will be several 4- and 5-day camp sessions available for ages 8-18. A transportation option will be available select weeks from Lincoln. Continue reading…
Watch Chicks Hatch on 4-H EGG Cam
Lancaster County 4-H EGG Cam’s live cam gives you the opportunity to witness the amazing process of chicks hatching! Watch at http://go.unl.edu/eggcam.
Upcoming hatch dates: March 7–8 Continue reading…
Speech & PSA Contest, March 2 Deadline
4-H Speech & PSA Contests are open to all 4-H’ers ages 5–18 — need not be enrolled in a specific project. Youth may participate in either or both the Speech and PSA contests. Both contests have Clover Kids divisions. Continue reading…
Market Beef Weigh-In, March 8
4-H and FFA exhibitors showing market steers or heifers at the Lancaster County Super Fair for participation in rate of gain must weigh-in their projects at the 4-H/FFA Market Beef Weigh-In on Tuesday, March 8, 6–7 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Pavilion 2. Continue reading…
Virtual Companion Animal Challenge Entries Due April 1
The Virtual Companion Animal Challenge offers a variety of 4-H companion animal contests that don’t require live animals, including demonstration, essay, art, photography, cat trivia and dog trivia. Youth have the opportunity to display their companion animal knowledge through these contests... Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
4-H Members and Leaders — Please Re-Enroll by April 1!
It’s time for youth and volunteers to re-enroll in 4-H for the 2022 4-H year! You are strongly encouraged to re-enroll by April 1, or you may miss out on communications such as Nebline, email reminders, etc.! Nebraska 4-H has transitioned to 4-H Online 2.0 at https://v2.4honline.com. Continue reading…
Volunteer Rescreening in 2022
This year, all Lancaster County direct volunteers must be rescreened through the Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Central Registry Check. Cost of the screening is $5.
For 4-H club leaders and parents/guardians who volunteer, the process will be initiated when you re-enroll... Continue reading…
Horse Incentive Program Has Begun
Any Lancaster County 4-H’er may participate in the horse incentive program and earn points by participating in horse-related activities. The more points you earn, the more valuable the reward! Log hours/points by participating in various horse-related activities Jan. 1–July 15. Continue reading…
4-H at Omaha Fashion Week Deadline is Jan. 3
Nebraska 4-H is pleased to announce that we are once again partnering with Omaha Fashion Week (OFW) during their Spring Showcase! OFW Student Night will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 23 and will feature high school designers and a 4-H collection. Youth ages 8-18 are encouraged to apply. Continue reading…
4-H Awards & Scholarship Forms Due Jan. 3
Many Lancaster County 4-H award forms and college scholarship applications are due Jan. 3. Recipients will be announced at Lancaster County 4-H Achievement Celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.. Forms are available at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/awards and the Extension office. Continue reading…
Galactic Quest Workshop, Jan. 3 — Sign Up by Jan. 1
What better way is there to spend winter break than by taking a Galactic Quest? All youth ages 8–14 are invited to explore the mysteries of space exploration at a Galactic Quest workshop on Monday, Jan. 3, 1–4 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms... Continue reading…
Dog Club Accepting New Members, Starts Jan. 10
The 4 On the Floor dog 4-H club for youth ages 9–18 will start on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022 at the Lancaster Event Center – 4-H office located by Pavilion 3. Meetings will begin at 6:15 p.m. and last about an hour, held every other Monday. Summer schedule (after May) to be determined. Continue reading…
Horse Stampede Entries Due March 4
The statewide 4-H Horse Stampede is planned for Saturday, March 26 on UNL East Campus. This event offers a variety of 4-H horse contests that don’t require live horses, including public speaking, demonstration, quiz bowl, art and photography. All entry forms are due to county offices by... Continue reading…
4-H/FFA Livestock Requirements for Super Fair
The 2022 Lancaster County 4-H/FFA Livestock Checklist is now online at lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair/2022/Livestock-Checklist-22.pdf and available at the Extension office. This 2-page handout lists deadlines and events, identification requirements for showing at the Lancaster County Super Fair... Continue reading…
Originally published December 17, 2021 -
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