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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Attend Kiwanis Karnival, Tonight!
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 will provide carnival-type booths. 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…
Intro to Basic Horse Management Workshop Series in May; Register by April 17 to Receive Materials
Nebraska Extension is presenting an "Introduction to Basic Horse Management" workshop series via Zoom, open to all who are interested in learning more about horses. 4-H leaders, parents and youth are welcome. Expand on your horse knowledge and ask questions! Continue reading…
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…
Governor's Agricultural Excellence Awards Deadline Extended to April 21
The deadline to apply for the Governor’s Agricultural Excellence Awards in 2023 has been extended until April 21. 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... Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Clover College Still Has Workshops Open
Lancaster County 4-H will hold our annual 4-H Clover College on June 20–23 at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Clover College is four days of “hands-on” workshops for youth ages 6 & up. Continue reading…
4-H State Horse Expo Show, Hippology and Judging Entries Due June 1
Beginning in 2023, there will no longer be 4-H District Horse Shows. The Fonner Park State Horse Expo will be held July 15–19 in Grand Island. Exhibitors must be ages 10–18 (by Jan. 1 of the current year) and have passed Horsemanship Advancement Level I and II. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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…
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…
Changes to 4-H Council Camp Scholarships; Preference to Applications Submitted by May 1
Lancaster County 4-H Council has made some changes to its camp scholarships. A limited number of Lancaster County 4-H youth will receive $200 scholarships to attend one or more of the following camps:
• Summer Camp
• Big Red Summer Academic Camps
• Livestock Judging Camp Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H Camp Series
The Nebraska 4-H Camp series for 2023 is called "Adventure Together." We'll be camping out at:
• Chadron: June 5-9
• Cozad: June 16-20
• Ashland: June 26-29
• Burwell: July 16-20
• Louisville: July 27-30
Continue reading…
UNL Livestock Judging Camp; Register by May 22
The 2023 Winners Unlimited University of Nebraska-Lincoln Livestock Judging Camp is designed for 4-H and FFA members ages 7-18 looking to improve their livestock evaluation and oral reason skills. It will be held at UNL East Campus on June 7-9, and students will be housed at Masengale Hall... Continue reading…
Big Red Summer Academic Camps; Register by May 22
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. Continue reading…
Support 4-H by Eating Out, May 3 & 4
Hungry? Support 4-H by eating out at upcoming restaurant fundraisers for Lancaster County 4-H Council! 4-H Council helps support 4-H programs, activities and scholarships.
• Runza at 33rd & Pioneers on Wednesday, May 3, 5–8 p.m.
• Culver’s restaurants at Lincoln’s three locations on Thursday, May 4 Continue reading…
Come Learn With Carla Horse Clinic, June 3 in Lincoln; Register by May 5
Nebraska Extension is presenting a "Come Learn With Carla Clinic" at three locations across the state, including one in Lincoln on Saturday, June 3 at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds, Pavilion 3. Tentative start time of first session is 9 a.m. Continue reading…
Sheep & Meat Goat Weigh-In, May 9
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 9, 6–7 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Pavilion 1. 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…
Originally published April 14, 2023 -
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