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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
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…
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…
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…
***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Lancaster County 4‑H and 4‑H Council invite ALL 4‑H’ers, 4‑H families and volunteers to the 4‑H Achievement Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
4‑H youth ages 10 and up are invited to learn how to crochet a washcloth utilizing the single crochet stitch at this “Basic Crocheting” workshop on Saturday, March 1, 1–3 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A. Continue reading…
***REMINDERS***
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…
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…
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…
Youth ages 8 and older are invited to the Wildlife Wonders workshop on Saturday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Explore fascinating wildlife species, learn about their habitats and interact ... Continue reading…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
The Nebraska Women Involved in Farm Economics (NE WIFE) is pleased to offer the Cynthia Thomsen Scholarship. Nebraska WIFE is a grassroots organization dedicated to improving profitability in production agriculture. The Cynthia Thomsen scholarship is a one‑year $2000 scholarship ... Continue reading…
The Nebraska 4‑H Farrowed & Owned Swine Cohort is an opportunity for youth interested in learning more about the swine industry to cultivate the next generation of industry leaders in Nebraska. The goal is to enhance the educational value of the traditional 4‑H swine projects ... Continue reading…
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