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***BREAKING NEWS***
Clover College Registration Opens May 4 for 4-H'ers
4-H Clover College will be held June 21–24 at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms. Information is now online and will be in the NEBLINE. Registration opens Wednesday, May 4 at noon for currently enrolled 4-H youth. Registration opens Wednesday, May 11 at noon for non-4-H'ers.
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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
April 26 Deadline for May 3 Horsemanship Level Testing
A 4-H Horsemanship Advancement Level testing will be held on Tuesday, May 3, at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds. All of the written horsemanship level requirements must be completed and submitted to Kate Pulec before the riding portion of the levels can be conducted. Continue reading…
Order Seeds for Special Garden and Agronomy Projects by End of April
4-H families have the opportunity to participate in the special garden and/or special agronomy projects this year. The Special Garden Project is Rubenza Cosmos. The flowers of the Rubenza are unique and the petals change color as they age. The Special Agronomy Project is broomcorn sorghum... Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Thank You 4-H Volunteers!
National Volunteer Week is April 17-23, which is a great time for us to express our appreciation! 4-H depends on adult volunteers to provide caring and supportive mentoring to 4-H youth. Thank you all club leaders, project teachers, parent helpers, fair superintendents, workshop instructors, etc.!
Freezing Foods Zoom Class, May 3
Nebraska Extension's food preservation team will present a free Zoom class, "Freezing Foods," on Tuesday, May 3, 7-8 p.m. Extension's experts will give a live demonstration how to freeze home-grown produce and will answer your questions. The virtual class is open to everyone — adults and youth. Continue reading…
Dog Virtual Trivia Contest, May 11–18
The Lancaster County 4-H Dog Virtual Trivia Contest will be available Wednesday, May 11, Noon–Wednesday, May 18, 11:59 p.m. Contest is open to 4-H’ers ages 8–18 — need not be enrolled in a specific project and do not need a dog. This year’s contest will focus on Terrier dog breeds. Continue reading…
Life Challenge Contest, June 1; Register by May 26
The Lancaster County 4-H Life Challenge will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 8:30 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Register by Thursday, May 26 by calling 402-441-7180 (there is no entry form). Continue reading…
Sewing Help Sessions, June 3 & 4
Sewing Help sessions for 4-H youth ages 8 and up will be held Friday, June 3 from 12:30–4 p.m. and Saturday, June 4 from 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. at the Bernina Sewing Center, 5500 Old Cheney Rd, Suite 7, Lincoln. No fees or pre-registration required, just drop in. Continue reading…
State Hippology and Horse Judging Entries Due June 13
State Hippology & Horse Judging contest entry forms must be submitted to the Lancaster County Extension office by Monday, June 13. Lancaster County 4-H Council will pay the entry fees for Lancaster County 4-H’ers. For more information about the contests, visit https://4h.unl.edu/horse/state-expo. Continue reading…
Premier Animal Science Event, June 22–23; Entries Due June 3
The Premier Animal Science Event (PASE) will be held June 22–23 at UNL East Campus. For more information, visit https://4h.unl.edu/pase. 4-H volunteer Tyler Pickenpaugh will be coaching this year’s Lancaster County 4-H livestock judging teams. Entries are due Friday, June 3. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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…
District/State Horse Show Entries Due May 6
4-H’ers competing in 4-H district and state horse shows must be 10 years of age by Jan. 1 and meet level requirements. For specific requirements, entry process, link for online entries, 2 & 3-year old western pleasure affidavits and more information, visit https://4h.unl.edu/state-horse-expo-entry. Continue reading…
Sheep & Meat Goat Weigh-In, May 10
4-H/FFA market sheep or market meat goat exhibitors planning to participate in the performance class based on rate of gain at the Lancaster County Super Fair must have their lambs and goats weighed on Tuesday, May 10, 6–7 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Pavilion 1. Continue reading…
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…
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.
Big Red Summer Academic Camps Deadline May 20
Big Red Summer Academic Camps are residential, career exploration camps held at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. They are open to all youth grades 9th/10th–12th, including recent high school graduates. This year’s dates are June 12–17. Registration deadline is May 20. Continue reading…
4-H Youth Leadership Conference, June 24-26; Deadline June 1
The Nebraska 4-H Youth Leadership Conference for all youth ages 14-18 will be held June 24-26 at the Nebraska State 4-H Camp at Halsey. Registration is $200 and covers all room, board and materials. Continue reading…
4-H Alum T-shirts
Lancaster County 4-H seniors who graduate in spring 2022 are eligible for a free 4-H alum T-Shirt, courtesy of Lancaster County 4-H Council. If seniors have not already received their shirt, they may pick it up at the Extension office at 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Continue reading…
Originally published April 22, 2022 -
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