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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
CANCELLED Chick-fil-A Food Night for 4-H, Oct. 23
CANCELLED Join us for the final 4‑H Food Night of 2024 at Chick‑fil‑A! On Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 5‑7 p.m., head to the Chick‑fil‑A at 48th and O Street in Lincoln to enjoy a delicious meal while supporting a great cause. Continue reading…
Specialty Clubs Invite New Members
Several Lancaster County specialty 4‑H clubs are looking for new 4‑H members. Current 4‑H members and those interested in joining 4‑H are invited to join these clubs. Continue reading…
Fed Steer Challenge Applications Due Dec. 1
The Nebraska 4‑H Fed Steer Challenge is an opportunity for youth ages 14 and up interested in learning more about the cattle industry and is designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders in the Nebraska cattle industry. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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…
Participate in the Lincoln Veterans Parade With Other Lancaster County 4-H'ers Nov. 10
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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…
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…
Originally published October 11, 2024 -
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