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***BREAKING NEWS***
Leader Update/Training Registration Deadline Extended to Today — Wear Your Halloween Hat!
All 4-H leaders and volunteers helping with clubs and independent members are encouraged to attend the Fall 4-H Leader Update/Training on Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Attend either the 9 a.m. or 6:30 p.m.... Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H Camp Update
The forest fire that started Sunday in the Nebraska National Forest caused major destruction at at the Nebraska State 4-H Camp. Kathleen Lodl, Associate Dean/4-H Program Administrator, says, "Nebraska 4-H wants to express their thanks for all who have been helping with the devastating fire... Continue reading…
Trail Ride Canceled
Due to extensive fire damage at the Nebraska National Forest and the Nebraska State 4-H Camp, the Nebraska 4-H Foundation will not be able to host the 2022 Nebraska State 4-H Camp Trail Ride fundraising event initially scheduled for Oct. 14-16. Continue reading…
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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
4-H State Rodeo, Oct. 8
Come join the Lancaster County 4-H horse exhibitors at the Nebraska 4-H State Rodeo on Saturday, Oct. 8, in Lincoln at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds - Pavilion 3. The public is invited to watch at no cost! Continue reading…
4-H Teen Council Invites New Members; Next Meeting Oct. 9
Attention youth in 7th-12th grade! Want to have so much fun making new friends, doing community service projects and other activities that you won’t realize you are learning important leadership skills? Join 4-H Teen Council! Guest presenters provide fun, hands-on activities at meetings! Continue reading…
Pee Wee Dog Showmanship, Oct. 8
On Saturday, Oct. 8, the Cornhusker Kennel Club is offering a FREE Pee Wee Showmanship class as part of their Conformation, Obedience and Rally Show Oct 7–9 at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds. Additionally, several dog breed clubs are having events concurrent with the all-breed show... Continue reading…
Youth Leadership Conference Ambassadors, Applications Due Oct. 14
Nebraska 4-H is accepting applications for the 2023 Youth Leadership Conference Ambassadors! Ambassadors serve on the planning committee for the 4-H Youth Leadership Conference, which will be held June 16-18 at the Nebraska State 4-H Camp. The Ambassador program is open to all youth ages 14-18... Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
4HOnline Is Offline Until Mid-October
4HOnline is currently offline for annual maintenance and should be live mid-October. Please do NOT try to log-in until 4-H announces via email that families may re-enroll. Thank you!
Participate in the Lincoln Veterans Parade - Register for 4-H Group by Oct. 17
The Lincoln Veterans Parade will be held Sunday, Nov. 13, 2 p.m. in downtown Lincoln and all Lancaster County 4-H'ers are invited to participate! Clubs, individual members and volunteers are welcome. If you are interested, please contact Five Star 4-H'ers 4-H club co-leader Tammy Sheldon at... Continue reading…
Shooting Sports Certified Instructor
Interested in becoming a Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Certified Leader? All 4-H volunteers leading a Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports program must attend a Leader Certification Workshop, and there happens to be some coming up this fall! Continue reading…
Nebraska Horse Advisory Committee Looking for New Members, Apply by Oct. 31
Are you a parent, 4-H leader, horse trainer or volunteer that would like to be more involved in the 4-H Horse program? Check out the Nebraska 4-H Horse Advisory Committee! Nebraska 4-H is looking for passionate and involved people to add to this committee. Continue reading…
Friends of Maxwell Arboretum TREE-mendous Celebration, Oct. 20
The Friends of Maxwell Arboretum are presenting their third annual Fall Harvest TREE-mendous Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 20, 4:30–6 p.m. at the Earl G. Maxwell Arboretum on University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus. This free, family-friendly event includes children's activities... Continue reading…
Volunteer Road Show in November
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Nebraska 4-H is hitting the road again for a Volunteer Road Show this fall! 4-H club leaders and project leaders are invited to join any one of the events to discover new 4-H opportunities, network with others and build your skills working with youth. Continue reading…
Livestock Better Fair Meeting, Nov. 8
All Lancaster County 4-H/FFA beef, bucket calf, poultry, sheep, swine, goat, dairy and llama/alpaca members, families and volunteers are invited to a 4-H/FFA Livestock Better Fair Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 6 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Make It With Wool Contest, Deadline Oct. 15
The 2022 Nebraska Make It With Wool contest will be held Saturday, Nov. 19 beginning at 9 a.m. in Lexington at Trinity Lutheran Church, 205 East 7th Street. Open to youth and adults, participants model their creations in sewing, knitting, crocheting, spinning and weaving of wool fabrics and yarns. Continue reading…
Canine Good Citizen and Trick Dog Certification Day, Oct. 15
Nebraska Extension is offering a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and Trick Dog Certification Day at the Animal Science Complex on University of Nebraska–Lincoln East Campus on Saturday, Oct. 15, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Usually these certifications require a fee for each dog, but... Continue reading…
Horse Awards Night, Oct. 27
The annual Lancaster County 4-H Horse Awards Night will be Thursday, Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m. at Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Awards presentation includes Incentive Awards, Horsemanship Levels, All-Around Awards, Herdsmanship... Continue reading…
Youth Science Day for Homeschooled Youth, Nov. 1; Register by Oct. 24
Youth Science Day for Homeschooled Youth is open to all homeschooled youth, grades K–6th (most lessons geared towards 3rd–5th graders). 2022 Youth Science Day will be Tuesday, Nov. 1, 9–11:30 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
Nebraska Association of Fair Managers Martha & Don Romeo Scholarship Deadline Nov. 30
The Nebraska Association of Fair Managers presents the Don and Martha Romeo Scholarship to one qualifying 4-H male and to one qualifying 4-H female who are graduating seniors in the State of Nebraska and who plan to continue with post high school education. Continue reading…
4-H Council Seeks New Members
Serving on Lancaster County 4-H Council is a great opportunity to support 4-H, help provide leadership and work with a great group of people! Lancaster County 4-H Council is composed of youth (9th grade or higher) and adults working together in the interest of promoting activities of Continue reading…
Originally published October 7, 2022 -
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