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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Calling All Teen Leaders! Become a 4-H Healthy Habits Ambassador
Lancaster County 4‑H is seeking teens to serve as ambassadors for the 4‑H Healthy Habits Food Loss and Waste program. This program aims to reduce food waste in school feeding programs while educating others about food production and nutrition. Continue reading…
Clover College 2024 Photos Now on Flickr
Photos from this summer's Clover College are now on Flickr. 2024 Clover College featured 55 workshops with a total 1026 session registrations. New workshops included Marble Run Challenge, Amazing Animals and Cake Decorating.
Participate in the Lincoln Veterans Parade With Other Lancaster County 4-H'ers
The Lincoln Veterans Parade will be held Sunday, Nov. 10, 2 p.m. in downtown Lincoln, and all Lancaster County 4‑H'ers are invited to participate! Clubs, individual members, volunteers and friends are welcome. Have fun handing out candy and beads. Participation in this event counts toward ... Continue reading…
Statewide Volunteer Road Show Visits Lincoln Nov. 18; Register by Nov. 11
Nebraska 4‑H is excited to bring the 4‑H Volunteer Road Show to volunteers in Lancaster County this November! The Volunteer Road Show is a great opportunity to experience project training and learn about new ideas to bring back to your 4‑H community. Continue reading…
Archery Contest, Nov. 23; Register by Nov. 11
Lancaster County 4‑H is offering an Archery Contest on Saturday, Nov. 23, 8 a.m. at the Nebraska Game and Parks Turpin Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N. 44th St., Lincoln. Register by Monday, Nov. 11 at https://go.unl.edu/archerycontest2025. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Seeking 4-H Council Members
Serving on 4‑H Council is a great opportunity to support 4‑H, help provide leadership and work with a great group of people! Lancaster County 4‑H Council is composed of youth (9th grade or higher) and adults working together in the interest of promoting activities of Lancaster ... Continue reading…
UNL Campus Visit Day for 4-H Families, Nov. 9; Register by Nov. 1
High school students are invited to experience the "Power of Red" at an upcoming University of Nebraska–Lincoln East Campus Visit Day on Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., which will focus on the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR). Continue reading…
4-H'ers Apply for Free to UNL
The University of Nebraska — Lincoln is offering free application for admission to Nebraska 4‑H'ers. Apply by Friday, Nov. 1 using code HUSKER at checkout to save $45. See more about the application process and requirements at https://admissions.unl.edu/apply.
Originally published October 4, 2024 -
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