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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
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…
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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Rabbit Show, March 19
The 4-H Spring Rabbit Show will be held Saturday, March 19, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Exhibit Hall, 84th & Havelock, Lincoln. Registration 7:30–8:30 a.m. Open to all youth ages 8–18, with a Clover Kids class for youth ages 5–7. Continue reading…
UNL Horse Clinic, March 19
University of Nebraska–Lincoln Equine Extension is hosting an “Understanding the Feel” clinic by Samantha Flannery on Saturday, March 19 from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. at UNL East Campus in the Animal Science Building – RB Warren Arena. Cost is $350/rider — a $150 non-refundable deposit is required. Continue reading…
Jammie Sewing Workshop, March 26; Register by March 21
4-H youth ages 8 and older are invited to practice their basic sewing skills and make pajama or lounge wear pants or shorts at the Jammie Jamboree sewing workshop on Saturday, March 26, 9 a.m. until about 12:30 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms. Continue reading…
Providing Carnival-Type Games at Kiwanis Karnival is a Fun Community Service Opportunity for 4-H Clubs
Families of 4-H members and Elliott Elementary School students are invited to attend the annual Kiwanis Karnival, a FREE family event sponsored by the Lincoln Center Kiwanis. This year, it is planned to be held on Friday, April 8, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Elliott Elementary School, 225 S. 25th St., Lincoln Continue reading…
Nebraska Ag Youth Institute Deadline is April 15
The Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI) is a five-day program for current high school juniors and seniors to learn more about Nebraska agriculture, network with agriculture leaders and discover the many careers available in agriculture. NAYI will be held July 11–15... Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H Council 4-H Camp Scholarships
A select number of Lancaster County 4-H members will receive full scholarships to attend a 4-H summer camp near Halsey! Applicants must be age 8 or older and currently enrolled in 4-H. Recipients may receive this scholarship only once. Preference given to applications submitted by May 1. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
4-H Summer Camps Start May 31
Nebraska State 4-H Camp near Halsey will offer several overnight camps May 31 through Aug. 7, open to all youth ages 8–18. The recent fire in the Nebraska National Forest near Halsey did not affect the area near 4-H camp. 4-H Summer Camps will operate as normal this summer! Continue reading…
Save the Date: Clover College June 21-24
Lancaster County 4-H is planning to hold Clover College in-person on June 21-24 at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms. Clover College is four days of “hands-on” workshops for youth ages 6 & up. 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. Note age changes in divisions this year! 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…
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…
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…
4-H Club Gives Youth With Special Needs Opportunity to Show Lambs
The Unified Showing 4-H Club empowers youth with special needs by pairing them with buddies who ensure the safety of the youth showman and lamb. There will be a selection process for both showmen (ages 8–18) and buddies (ages 14–18). Applications will be accepted Jan. 1–March 13, 2022. 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…
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…
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.
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…
Originally published February 18, 2022 -
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