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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
4-H Council Alumni Scholarship Applications Due Sept. 30
Lancaster County 4‑H Council is sponsoring a $500 4‑H alumni scholarship. Applicants must be a Lancaster County 4‑H alumni, at least one year post-high school and enrolled in a higher learning institution, who has continued involvement in the 4‑H program ... Continue reading…
4-H After-Fair Online Feedback Available Until Oct. 1
All Lancaster County 4‑H/FFA members, families and volunteers are invited to the following 4‑H After Fair Planning Meetings and Feedback opportunities. This is an opportunity to discuss changes and generate ideas for the 2025 Lancaster County Super Fair and 4‑H program areas. Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports NEW Leader Certification Workshop: Register by Oct. 2
A Nebraska 4‑H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop will be held at the Ashland Gun Club at 426 County Road C, Ashland NE 68003. The New Leader Certification Sessions will be held from Saturday, Oct. 12‑Sunday, Oct. 13. Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Recertification Workshop: Register by Oct. 2
The time has come to provide an update for all Nebraska 4‑H Shooting Sports Instructors who received their training in 2018 or before. Over the years there have been numerous curriculum changes, updates, and additions, with some major curriculum adjustments in the last few years. Continue reading…
New AI Focus STEM Club; Register by Oct. 4
Lancaster County 4-H is offering an exciting journey into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) through games, art, storytelling and more! Youth will have the chance to gain hands-on experience with AI tools like ChatGPT, DALL‑E and more, and explore how AI is being used today... Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
4-H at Super Fair Photos on Flickr
Photos of Lancaster County 4-H static exhibits, contests and animal shows at the 2024 Lancaster County Super Fair are now posted on Extension's Flickr Collection.
Paper Basket Workshop, Nov. 9; Register by Nov. 4
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. 9 from 9 a.m.‑11 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms ... Continue reading…
UNL Scholarships Through the Engler Entrepreneurship Program; Applications due Jan. 15
Graduating seniors — do you ever wish for the chance to challenge yourself, find a better way of doing something or be your own boss? The University of Nebraska‑Lincoln's Engler Entrepreneurship Program is for students who are passionate about entrepreneurship ... Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
4-H Information Night for New Members and Volunteers, Oct. 6
Do you know youth who are interested in joining 4‑H or adults who would like to help start a club? Invite them to the 4‑H Information Night on Sunday, Oct. 6, 5 p.m. 4‑H staff will give an overview of 4‑H and several 4‑H members will showcase their projects ... Continue reading…
4-H Teen Council Invites New Members; Next Meeting Nov. 10
Attention youth in 7th–12th grade! Want to have so much fun making new friends, doing community service projects and participating in other activities that you won’t realize you are learning important leadership skills? Join 4‑H Teen Council! Continue reading…
Husker Youth Meats Workout, Oct. 11 & 14
The University of Nebraska will be hosting its 2nd annual Husker Youth Meats Workout on Friday, Oct. 11 & Monday, Oct. 14 from 8 a.m.‑4 p.m. The UNL Animal Science Complex will be open for this event both days, participants may come and go as they please! Continue reading…
2024 Make It With Wool Contest Nov. 23; Apply by Oct. 15
Enter the Make It With Wool Contest! The object of the contest is to promote the beauty and versatility of wool fabrics and yarns; to encourage personal creations in sewing, knitting, crocheting, spinning, and weaving of wool fabrics and yarns and to recognize creative skills. Continue reading…
Horse Awards Night, Oct. 24
The annual Lancaster County 4‑H Horse Awards Night will be Thursday, Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Awards presentation includes Incentive Awards, Horsemanship Levels, All‑Around Awards, ... Continue reading…
Leader Update/Training, Oct. 30; Register TODAY
All 4‑H leaders and volunteers helping with clubs and independent members are encouraged to attend the Fall 4‑H Leader Update/Training on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 9 a.m. via Zoom or in-person at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms... Continue reading…
National 4-H Week; Beyond Ready
National 4‑H Week 2024 is coming up — Oct. 6‑12! This year’s theme is 'Beyond Ready.' This is a great time to celebrate the end of another 4‑H year! Continue reading…
Reflect on Your Year in 4-H!
Before the 4‑H program year wraps up on Sept. 30, it's important for youth and clubs to reflect on their year and measure their success! This could include reviewing projects, community service activities and impacts, as well as any general notes from the year. What went well? Continue reading…
Fall Red Letter Days at UNL
Hello 4‑H juniors and seniors! Are you interested in the University of Nebraska? Don't miss out on the Fall Red Letter Days, where you'll experience for yourself what life is like as a student at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Continue reading…
Originally published September 27, 2024 -
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