4-H - Lancaster County - October 21 | Announce | University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***

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…

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…

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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***

4-H Members and Leaders — Please Re-Enroll!

The 4-H year is Oct. 1–Sept. 30 and, since it is a new 4-H year, all 4-H members and volunteers must re-enroll for the 2022–2023 4-H year (even if you just enrolled in August or September).

The website to enroll or re-enroll is https://v2.4honline.com. Continue reading…

4-H Teen Council Invites New Members; Next Meeting Nov. 13

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…

Fed Steer Challenge 2023 is Accepting Applications Through Nov. 18

The Nebraska 4-H Fed Steer Challenge is an opportunity for youth interested in learning more about the cattle industry and is designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders in the Nebraska cattle industry. Continue reading…

Nebraska Dairy Ambassador Program is Accepting Applications Through Dec. 15

The Nebraska Dairy Ambassador Program is an educational and leadership opportunity for young people who are passionate about dairy. Dairy Ambassadors have the opportunity to connect with consumers and share dairy’s story while networking with their peers and industry professionals. Continue reading…

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***REMINDERS***

Paper Basket Workshop, Nov. 5; Register by Oct. 31

4-H youth ages 8 and up are invited to a “Design My Place” workshop to engineer and construct a woven paper basket using recycled newspapers and wire on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. 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…

Volunteer Road Show in November

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…

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…

Nebraska Young Artist Awards, Deadline Dec. 2

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Hixson Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts is now accepting applications for Nebraska Young Artist Awards! This program recognizes high school juniors who demonstrate talent in arts, music, dance, theatre, film or emerging media. Continue reading…

4-H Pillow Sewing Workshop, Dec. 3; Deadline to Register Nov. 21

4-H youth ages 8 and up are invited to learn beginning sewing skills while constructing a pillow at the “Pillow Party” sewing workshop on Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m. until about 12 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. 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…

Support 4-H Through AmazonSmile

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Lancaster County 4-H when you shop, at no cost to you. AmazonSmile is available on your web browser at http://smile.amazon.com and can be activated in the Amazon Shopping app for iOS and Android phones. Continue reading…