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***BREAKING NEWS***
Achievement Celebration Postponed until March 25
Due to the latest COVID-19 community guidance recommendations by the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, 4-H Achievement Celebration is being postponed until Friday, March 25, 6:30 p.m. It is still planned to be in-person at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms... Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Nebraska 4-H Month
February is Nebraska 4-H Month! Help shine a light on 4-H, 4-H’ers and everyone who contributes to 4-H!
• Wednesday, Feb. 2 — 4-H Spirit Day — wear green, the 4-H clover, or your favorite 4-H shirt!
• Wednesday, Feb. 9 — 4-H Volunteer Appreciation Day — thank your 4-H volunteers. Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H Farrowed & Owned Swine Cohort
The Nebraska 4-H Farrowed & Owned Swine Cohort provides members an opportunity to learn more about the swine industry by engaging in learning opportunities throughout the year and exhibiting their farrowed and owned swine project at the Nebraska State Fair. Continue reading…
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…
Teen Teachers Opportunity to Unlock Ag Innovations and Teach Youth
Teens, have fun using an escape room simulation to "Unlock Ag Innovations" through the 2022 Ag Innovators Experience while teaching youth! Teens are invited to apply to teach local youth about agricultural technologies. Not familiar with agricultural technologies... Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H Companion Animal Advisory Committee, Application Deadline Feb. 14
Are you a parent, 4-H leader, trainer or volunteer who would like to be more involved in the 4-H Companion Animal and Dog program? Nebraska 4-H is looking for passionate and involved people to add to the Nebraska 4-H Companion Animal Advisory Committee... Continue reading…
Practice Horse Judging
Do you coach, or participate in, competitive Horse Judging or Hippology? Are you looking for classes to practice? Check out this opportunity. Register for this course and you will have access to 6 classes to judge, along with the official placings, and an official critique... Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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…
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…
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…
Furniture Painting Workshop Feb. 12, Register by Feb. 7
4-H youth ages 8 and up are invited to participate in a Furniture Painting workshop on Saturday, Feb. 12, 9 a.m. until about noon at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road. No cost to attend. Adults are welcome to attend to help youth. Continue reading…
Pillow Sewing Workshop, Feb. 19
4-H youth ages 8 and up are invited to learn beginning sewing skills while constructing a pillow at the Pillow Party sewing workshop on Saturday, Feb.19, 9 a.m. until about noon at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road. No cost to attend. Must register... Continue reading…
Horsemanship Level Testing, June 28
Now is a good time to start thinking about your 4-H Horsemanship Advancement Level goals! A 2022 group testing will be held at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds on Tuesday, June 28 in the evening. Contact Kate Pulec at kpulec3@unl.edu or... Continue reading…
Visit University of Nebraska-Lincoln to Explore Your Future
University of Nebraska-Lincoln has several opportunities for high school youth to visit campus and learn what UNL can offer your future:
• Big Red Experience half day open house (Feb. 11, Feb. 21, March 3, March 7, April 1, April 15)
• Husker Saturdays open house (March 5, April 16, April 23) Continue reading…
Nebraska Department of Agriculture Poster Contest
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture's annual poster contest is open to all Nebraska students (public, private and home school) in 1st-6th grades. This year’s theme is “Nebraska Agriculture Makes the Good Life Great.” Entries must be received at NDA’s office by March 1.
Originally published January 21, 2022 -
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