4-H Staff Wish You a Happy New Year
Lancaster County 4-H staff wish all 4-H youth, families and volunteers a Happy New Year! We look forward to another amazing 4-H year!
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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
County and State Achievement Applications; Senior Applications for State Due Dec. 26
The deadline for state-level senior Nebraska 4-H Achievement Applications is Sunday, Jan. 5. Senior applicants need to submit applications early to lancaster4H@unl.edu by Thursday, Dec. 26 ... Continue reading…
Zoom in to CASNR Webinars
Want to learn more about the UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR)? Register to tune into an informational webinar in the "Zoom In To CASNR" series, held on Dec. 30, Jan. 27, Feb. 24, Mar. 31 or Apr. 28, all at 7 p.m. CST. Continue reading…
4-H Awards and Scholarship Forms Due Jan. 3
Many Lancaster County 4‑H award forms and college scholarship applications are due Jan. 3. Forms are available at http://go.unl.edu/4has and the Extension office. Recipients will be announced at Lancaster County 4‑H Achievement Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. Continue reading…
Attention Club Leaders! Annual Treasurer's and Inventory Reports Due Jan. 3
All Lancaster County 4-H clubs are required to submit a Year-End Treasurer’s and Inventory Report by Friday, Jan. 3, even if the club does not have a bank account. Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Horse Incentive Program Begins Jan. 1
Any Lancaster County 4‑H’er may participate in the horse incentive program and earn points by participating in horse‑related activities. The more points you earn, the more valuable the reward! Log hours/points by participating in various horse‑related activities Jan. 1–July 21. Continue reading…
Jammie Jamboree Sewing Workshop, Feb 22; Register by Feb. 10
4‑H youth ages 8 and older are invited to practice their basic sewing skills and make pajama or lounge wear pants or shorts using a pattern at the “Jammie Jamboree” sewing workshop on Saturday, Feb. 22, 9 a.m.–Noon at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms ... Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Complete Survey for 4-H Members and Leaders for Milestone Recognition at Achievement Celebration by Jan. 8
Several 4‑H milestones will be celebrated at the 4‑H Achievement Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m. The following milestone honorees will receive special recognition: 2025 high school seniors, 3–year members, 2–year leaders, 5–year leaders, 10–year leaders, 15–year leaders ... Continue reading…
Pillow Sewing Workshop Jan. 25; Register by Jan. 9
4‑H youth ages 8 & up are invited to learn beginning sewing skills while constructing a pillow at the 4‑H Pillow Party sewing workshop on Saturday, Jan. 25, 9 a.m. until about noon at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
Overnight Lock-In for 4th & 5th Graders, Jan. 17-18; Register by Jan. 10
All 4th and 5th graders are invited to 4‑H Teen Council’s annual overnight Lock-In which will be held Friday, Jan. 17, 8 p.m.–Saturday, Jan. 18, 8 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A. Youth do not need to be enrolled in 4‑H. Continue reading…
Cat Show, Jan. 11
This Cat Show will be the purrrrfect opportunity to learn and practice showing your cat in 4‑H. It will be held Saturday, Jan. 11, 9 a.m. at the Sandhills Global Event Center, 84th & Havelock, Lincoln in the Lancaster County Farm Bureau Room (by the Extension 4‑H office and South Hall). Continue reading…
BB Gun/Air Rifle & Air Pistol Contest, Feb. 1; Register by Jan. 24
Lancaster County 4‑H is offering a BB Gun/Air Rifle & Air Pistol Contest on Saturday, Feb. 1, 8:00 a.m. at the Nebraska Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N. 44th St., Lincoln. Register by Friday, Jan. 24 at https://go.unl.edu/bbgun-airpistol-contest-2025. Continue reading…
Prepared Speech & Radio PSA Contest, March 24 Deadline
The 4‑H Prepared Speech and Radio Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contests provide 4-H’ers the opportunity to learn to express themselves clearly, organize their ideas and have confidence. The Lancaster County 4‑H contests are open to all 4‑H’ers ages 5–18 ... Continue reading…
2025 4-H Calendars
Start marking your calendars! Lancaster County 4‑H has compiled three handouts of 2025 events, which are all at https://go.unl.edu/4hcal:
• Overall Calendar
• Horse Calendar
• Rabbit Calendar
Seeking Photos of 4-H Clubs and Members
Families and club leaders are encouraged to take photos throughout the year of meetings (virtual or in‑person), community service projects and youth working on projects. You may find these photos valuable for your own use. Lancaster County 4‑H would like to use ... Continue reading…
Thank You 4-H Sponsors!
The Lancaster County 4‑H program — a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government — would like to thank all of the businesses, organizations and individuals who sponsored 4‑H events, activities, programs and trophies during the 2024 4‑H year. Continue reading…
Check Out New Look for Lancaster County 4-H Website
All UNL websites recently transitioned to new websites, including Lancaster County 4‑H at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h. We are excited to announce a new, improved web experience! Continue reading…
It's Time for Members and Leaders to Re-Enroll in 4-H!
The 4-H year is Oct. 1–Sept. 30. Since it is a new 4‑H year, all 4‑H members and volunteers must re‑enroll for 2024–2025. Continue reading…
Originally published December 27, 2024 -
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