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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
Virtual Companion Animal Challenge Entries Due April 1
Nebraska 4-H’s statewide Virtual Companion Animal Challenge offers a variety of companion animal contests that don’t require live animals, including demonstration, essay, art, photography, cat trivia and dog trivia. Continue reading…
Governor’s Agricultural Excellence Awards Due April 1
Nebraska 4-H Foundation’s Governor’s Agricultural Excellence Awards, sponsored by the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA), recognizes 4-H clubs for their efforts to serve their communities. Recognition is in the form of a $500 grant... Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Volunteer Virtual Lunch and Learn Series, April 17–20
Nebraska 4-H is presenting a 2023 Week of the Volunteer: 4-H Volunteer Lunch and Learn Series. Each free Zoom session will be 30 minutes of content and 30 minutes of discussion/networking. All sessions will be recorded and begin at 12 p.m. CST. Continue reading…
Next Horsemanship Level Testing April 25; Register by April 18
4-H horsemanship advancement level group testings will be held at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds on the following Tuesday evenings: April 25, May 9, May 30, June 6 and June 27. Contact Kate Pulec at kpulec3@unl.edu or 402-441-7180 for questions or to register for a testing date. Continue reading…
Cat Show Prep Workshop, April 22
How do you prepare a cat for a 4-H Show? How do you successfully bathe a cat? How are cats judged? Learn all this and more at the upcoming 4-H Cat Show Prep Workshop, held on Saturday, April 22, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Exhibit Hall, Lancaster County Farm Bureau Room. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Furniture & Home Decor Painting Workshop, April 15; Register by April 10
4-H youth ages 8 and up are invited to participate in a Furniture & Home Decor Painting workshop on Saturday, April 15, 9 a.m. until about noon at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. No cost to attend. 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…
Ag Youth Institute Deadline is April 15
The Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI) brings together hundreds of high school juniors and seniors for one week every year to learn more about Nebraska agriculture, network with ag leaders and discover the many careers available in agriculture. Continue reading…
Horse Dressage Schooling Show, April 29; Register by April 15
The annual Spring Fling Dressage Schooling Show, presented by the Lancaster County Horse VIPS committee and Esprit De Corps 4-H Club, will be held on Saturday April 29, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds. Open to all ages to benefit the 4-H horse program. Show flyer and registra Continue reading…
Illustrated Presentation Contest, April 22; Register by April 17
This year’s Lancaster County 4-H Illustrated Presentation Contest will be Saturday, April 22, starting at 9 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Open to all 4-H’ers ages 8–18 — need not be enrolled in a specific project. Continue reading…
Spring Leader/Volunteer Update Training, April 27
What is a mizzenmast, and what does it represent for 4-H leaders and volunteers? New leaders, experienced leaders, volunteers and parents are invited to attend a 4-H Spring Leader/Volunteer Update Training on Thursday, April 27, 9 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. to find out (you choose which time to participate). 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 Mrs. Burns’ Lemon Basil. Lemon basil has a unique lemon flavor and can be added to any recipe or to cut flower arrangements to add scent and interest. Continue reading…
Originally published March 31, 2023 -
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