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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Pillow Party Going Virtual! Registration Deadline Extended to Friday Feb. 11, NOON
4-H youth ages 8 and up are invited to learn beginning sewing skills while constructing a pillow cover at the virtual “Pillow Party” sewing workshop held via Zoom on Saturday, Feb. 19, 9 a.m. until about noon. No registration fee. Must register by Friday Feb. 11, NOON by calling 402-441-7180 or... 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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Great Plains Livestock Judging Circuit
The 2022 Great Plains Livestock Judging Circuit kicks off on Feb. 13 at the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic, and there are plenty more opportunities to participate. The Circuit is a lineup of contests held throughout the state giving youth the opportunity to perfect their skills... Continue reading…
4-H Teen Council’s Fun Night, March 4; Register by Feb. 28
All 4th and 5th graders are invited to 4-H Teen Council’s Fun Night, which will be held Friday, March 4, 6–10 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln (rescheduled from January). The evening will include fun projects, games and snacks. Continue reading…
Bucket Calf Workshop, March 27; RSVP by March 25
A free Bucket Calf workshop for youth ages 8–13 and parents interested in learning about the 4-H Bucket Calf project will be held on Sunday, March 27 at 1 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – 4-H Office (near Pavilion 3). Continue reading…
Horse Knowledge & Management Virtual Clinic, Mondays in March, Please Sign Up by Feb. 21
Nebraska Extension is presenting an introductory virtual horse clinic Mondays March 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 6-7:30 p.m. This clinic is open to 4-H youth, leaders and parents who are interested in learning more about horses, their health, nutrition, body parts and more! Continue reading…
Virtual Meat Judging Series
The American Meat Science Association will be hosting a virtual meat judging spring series (4 virtual meat judging contests) targeted to youth (3rd-12th grade, 4-H, FFA students, etc.). Contest dates are: March 16-18, March 30-April 1, April 13-15, April 27-29. Continue reading…
The Million Girls Moonshot is Launching Its Inaugural Flight Crew, Deadline Feb. 25
The national Million Girls Moonshot invites girls ages 13 to 18 to be a member of the inaugural youth Flight Crew. Flight Crew participants will participate in six months of virtual programming where they will hone their leadership and advocacy skills using their own experiences... Continue reading…
FEMA Youth Preparedness Council Seeks Teens in Grades 8-11; Deadline March 6
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Youth Preparedness Council (YPC) provides teens in grades 8-11 with an exciting opportunity to gain leadership skills, learn more about preparedness and make a contribution to their communities. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Originally published February 11, 2022 -
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