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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
2023 Super Fair 4-H Resources Updated
Most of the 4-H resources and forms for the Lancaster County Super Fair are now online at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair! Categories include:
• Overall Resources
• Contest
• Static Exhibit
• Livestock & Poultry
• Horse
• Rabbit, Dog, Cat & Household Pet
Special Entomology Project: Grasshoppers
Nebraska 4-H's Special Entomology Project for 2023 is Grasshoppers. There are two fair classes: Special Entomology Project and Special Entomology Project Display. See Fair Book for class information. Continue reading…
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) In-Person Training June 8; Or Complete Online by June 15
4-H/FFA members enrolled in any of the following animal projects need to complete Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) training: beef, dairy cattle, goat, poultry, rabbit, sheep and swine. The deadline to complete YQCA and submit certificates of completion is June 15. Continue reading…
Next Horsemanship Level Testing May 9; Register by May 2
4-H horsemanship advancement level group testings will be held at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds on the following Tuesday evenings: 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…
Life Challenge Contest, June 2; Register by May 25
The Lancaster County 4-H Life Challenge contest helps youth learn more about issues related to family and consumer science and entrepreneurship. It will be held on Friday, June 2, 8:30 a.m. at Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms at 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Continue reading…
Household Pets Clinic, June 3
Do you have a child or children interested in learning more about household pets — which includes hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, fish, caged birds and any animal small enough to put in your pocket? Attend a 4-H Household Pets Clinic on Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m.–Noon. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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…
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…
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 21, 2023 -
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