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***BREAKING NEWS***
***BREAKING NEWS***
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…
***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Come learn about horse judging and prepare for the State 4-H Horse Judging contest at Nebraska 4-H Horse Stampede March 29-30!
At these practices, youth will learn about the basics of horse judging, how to judge halter and performance classes... Continue reading…
The 2025 Lancaster County 4-H/FFA Livestock Checklist is now online at https://go.unl.edu/lan4h-livestock-checklist and available at the Extension office. This handout lists deadlines, events and identification requirements for showing at the Lancaster County Super Fair and State Fair... Continue reading…
The 2025 What’s the Buzz? season of the Nebraska State 4-H Camp will share the importance of pollinators in Nebraska — why they’re important, how they impact agriculture and what youth can do in their own communities to support the various native pollinators we have in Nebraska. Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H is delighted to announce the Innovative Youth Corn Challenge, a prestigious contest open to 4-H members (aged 8 and older as of January 1st) and FFA members (in-school members). This competition is designed to guide participants through a comprehensive exploration... Continue reading…
Youth in Grades 8-11 who are interested in making a difference in their communities are encouraged to apply to join the FEMA Youth Preparedness Council! The Youth Preparedness Council (YPC) brings teens together from across the country who are passionate about emergency preparedness... Continue reading…
***REMINDERS***
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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