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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
TCA Open House 2022 Sunday, Feb. 6
The Career Academy will be be hosting an open house at their campus (8800 O St.) on Sunday, Feb. 6 from 1-3 p.m. Students grades 8-12 and parents are invited. Learn more about this joint venture between Lincoln Public Schools and Southeast Community College! 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…
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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
STEM Night at Lincoln Stars Hockey Game, Feb. 24
Come join 4-H at STEM Night with the Lincoln Stars on Thursday, Feb. 24, 6:05 p.m. at the Ice Box, 1880 Transformation Dr., Lincoln. A fun, STEM-based science fair will be held around the concourse during the Lincoln Stars game... Continue reading…
Now is a Good Time to Plan 4-H Goals for the Year
Nebraska 4-H offers several programs for 4-H members to plan and report age-appropriate accomplishments and get recognition! Now is a good time for 4-H’ers to plan their goals for this year. Lancaster County 4-H’ers who successful complete these accomplishments will be recognized at next year’s... Continue reading…
Livestock Judging Overnight Camp at UNL East Campus, June 8-10; Register by May 23
The 2022 Winners Unlimited Livestock Judging Camp for youth ages 7-18 will be held at University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus on June 8-10. Students will be housed at Masengale Hall for the duration of the camp. Cost is $300 and registration deadline is May 23.
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***REMINDERS***
UNL Chick Days, March 26; RSVP by March 20
University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Chick Days for small and back-yard poultry producers and youth will be held on Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Animal Science Complex on UNL East Campus. Topics will include backyard flock health, inspection regulations... 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…
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…
Virtual Home Learning
Need something for the kids to do while they’re out of school? Check out https://4h.unl.edu/virtual-home-learning for simple and fun hands-on activities that require minimal supplies! Resources include self-paced opportunities and activity guides (online & offline activities). 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…
Originally published February 4, 2022 -
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