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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
4-H Cat Show, Feb. 11
A 4-H Cat Show will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Exhibit Hall, Lancaster County Farm Bureau Room, 84th & Havelock, Lincoln. Registration and check-in from 8:15–8:45 a.m. Open to all youth ages 8–18 with a Clover Kids opportunity... Continue reading…
Virtual Horse Judging Camp Starts Feb. 15
The national Extension Foundation is offering a Virtual Horse Judging Camp for anyone thinking about giving horse judging a try! It is a hybrid online course with self-directed learning, as well as a weekly live session with a different expert each week, and opportunities for real time question... Continue reading…
Achievement Celebration, Feb. 16
Lancaster County 4-H and 4-H Council invite ALL 4-H’ers, 4-H families and volunteers to the 4-H Achievement Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. The evening’s theme is “Celebrating Awesomeness.” Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
4-H Members and Leaders — Re-Enroll by April 1!
All 4-H members and volunteers must re-enroll for the 2022–23 4-H year. You are strongly encouraged to re-enroll by April 1 or you may miss out on communications such as NEBLINE, email reminders, etc.! The website to enroll or re-enroll is https://v2.4honline.com. Continue reading…
Attend Kiwanis Karnival, April 14
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. 4-H clubs are needed to provide carnival-type booths. This is a great community service and leadership activity! Continue reading…
First Horsemanship Level Testing April 4; Register by March 28
Now is a good time to start thinking about new 4-H horsemanship advancement level program goals! The 2023 group testings will be held at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds on the following Tuesday evenings: April 4, April 25, May 9, May 30, June 6 and June 27. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
February is Nebraska 4-H Month!
February is Nebraska 4-H Month! Make plans to celebrate 4-H Month this February!
• Saturday, Feb. 11–Sunday, Feb. 12 — Weekend of Service — coordinate your own community service project or volunteer your time with a local non-profit organization. Continue reading…
Dog Showmanship Obedience Agility Rally Series (SOARS), Clinic Feb. 21; Register by Feb. 13
Nebraska 4-H is presenting a Dog Showmanship Obedience Agility Rally Series (SOARS) of workshops in conjunction with Platte Valley Kennel Club for 4-H'ers 8-18 years old. The next clinic will be Saturday, Feb. 18, 1–4 p.m. at Companion Dog Club of Omaha and Council Bluffs, 10803 N. 72nd St., Omaha. 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:
• Red Letter Days full-day for juniors and seniors; $5 (Feb. 20, March 3, March 10, April 7, April 14—Jrs only)
• Husker Saturday open house for juniors... Continue reading…
UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Visit Day, Feb. 23
All high school students and their families are invited to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) Experience the Power of Red Visit Day on Thursday, Feb. 23. This is a free event that enables students to learn more about careers... Continue reading…
Horse Judging School, Feb. 25
Horse show judges, aspiring judges, judging team coaches and youth are invited to attend the annual Nebraska 4-H Horse Judging School on Saturday, Feb. 25, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Animal Science Complex on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's East Campus in Lincoln. Continue reading…
Nebraska Department of Agriculture Poster Contest, Deadline March 1
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.
More information at https:/ Continue reading…
Horse Stampede March 25; Entries Due March 6
The statewide 4-H Horse Stampede is planned for Saturday, March 25 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. NEW THIS YEAR — All entries will be done online... Continue reading…
Market Beef Weigh-In, March 7
4-H and FFA exhibitors showing market steers or heifers at the Lancaster County Super Fair who want to participate in the rate of gain contest must weigh-in their projects at the 4-H/FFA Market Beef Weigh-In on Tuesday, March 7, 6–7 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Pavilion 2. Continue reading…
4-H Rabbit Show, March 18
The 4-H Spring Rabbit Show will be held on Saturday, March 18, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Exhibit Hall. Open to all youth ages 8–18, with a Clover Kids class for youth ages 5–7. Continue reading…
4-H'ers Ages 9 & Up May Participate in All In-Person Events at State Fair
Nebraska 4-H has lowered the age eligibility requirements for State Fair for all in-person events (livestock, contests, Fashion Show) to be 9 years of age (by January 1 of the current year). This change does not affect static exhibits which are selected by judges... Continue reading…
4-H Club Gives Youth With Disabilities Opportunity to Show Lambs
Unified Showing is a 4-H club which empowers youth with disabilities through learning about and showing lambs with the aid of youth buddies. The club will practice once a week throughout the summer and then exhibit lambs at the 4-H Sheep Show during the Lancaster County Super Fair. Continue reading…
Horse Incentive Program Forms Online
Any Lancaster County 4-H’er may participate in the horse incentive program and earn points by participating in horse-related activities. The more points you earn, the more valuable the reward! Log hours/points by participating in various horse-related activities Jan. 1–July 21. Continue reading…
Dog Virtual Trivia Contest, May 10–17
The Lancaster County 4-H Dog Virtual Trivia Contest will be available Wednesday, May 10, Noon–Wednesday, May 17, 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 Non-Sporting, Foundation Stock... Continue reading…
Pick-A-Pig Club Offers Youth Opportunity to Help Raise and Show Pigs, Deadline to Join March 15
The Pick-A-Pig 4-H club is for anyone who wants to learn about raising livestock and show a pig at the Lancaster County Super Fair. The club is open to all city and rural youth ages 8–18. Youth ages 10 and up are preferred. Pigs are provided and kept at a local farm. Continue reading…
Speech & Public Service Announcement Contests, Deadline March 1
The 4-H Prepared Speech and Radio Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contests provide 4-H’ers the opportunity to learn to express themselves clearly, organize their ideas and have confidence. The Lancaster County 4-H contests are open to all 4-H’ers ages 5–18. Continue reading…
Save the Date: Clover College June 20–23
Lancaster County 4-H is planning to hold 4-H Clover College on June 20–23 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…
Originally published February 10, 2023 -
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