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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Play with Crochet Workshop, March 1; Register by Feb. 18
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…
February is Nebraska 4-H Month — Feb. 27 is Give Back Day
Nebraska 4-H Month, held during February each year, is an opportunity to celebrate 4-H locally, invite new members and volunteers, and have fun! In 2025, we will celebrate all the opportunities 4-H offers to help young people to be Beyond Ready. Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Start Setting Your 4-H Goals for 2025!
Nebraska 4-H offers several programs for 4-H members to plan and report age-appropriate accomplishments and get recognition! Now is a good time for 4-H’ers to plan their goals for this year. Continue reading…
Home Decor & Furniture Painting Workshop, April 5
4‑H youth ages 8 and up are invited to participate in a Home Décor & Furniture Painting workshop on Saturday, April 5, 9 a.m. until about noon at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. No cost to attend. Continue reading…
Kiwanis Karnival is a Fun Community Service Opportunity for 4-H Clubs
Families of 4‑H members and Elliott Elementary School students are invited to attend the annual Kiwanis Karnival, a FREE family event sponsored by the Lincoln Center Kiwanis. 4‑H clubs are needed to provide carnival‑type booths. Continue reading…
Public Health Association of Nebraska Youth Art Contest; Submissions Due Feb. 28
The Public Health Association of Nebraska (PHAN) is thrilled to announce an art contest for elementary school students to commemorate their 75th anniversary! This year's theme is “Thrive 75”, inspired by the Vital Conditions for Health and Wellbeing Framework. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Rabbit Showmanship Clinic, Feb. 23
The Rabbit VIPS Committee is hosting a clinic with judge Taylor Arens on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2:30 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County office at 444 Cherrycreek Rd, Suite A, Lincoln. Open to all youth ages 8–18. Continue reading…
Horse Stampede on Mar. 29-30 — Now Includes Judging and Hippology; Register by Feb. 28
The Nebraska 4‑H Horse Stampede offers a variety of horse contests that do not require live animals, including public speaking, demonstration, quiz bowl, art and photography contests. Note in 2025, horse judging and hippology are moving from the State Horse Expo to the Stampede! Continue reading…
4-H & FFA Market Beef Weigh-In March 3
Due to low 4-H and FFA Beef weigh-in attendance and Rate of Gain contest participation the past several years, it will be on probation in this year. After 2025, if participation is still low, they will be dropped for 2026. See below for 2025 weigh-in details: Continue reading…
Rabbit Show, March 15
The 4-H Spring Rabbit Show will be held on Saturday, March 15, 9 a.m. at the Sandhills Global Event Center – South Hall. Open to all youth ages 8–18, with a Clover Kids class for youth ages 5–7. This is a great opportunity for youth... Continue reading…
Data Driven: A Statistics & Data Science Field Day, March 22
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 22, and join Nebraska 4-H on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s East Campus for an exciting day of data science and statistics competitions! This event is open to teams of four high school students and one coach. 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 Nebraska 4-H Summer Camp Series Registration Open
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…
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***NEWS FROM 4-H PARTNERS***
The information below is shared at the request of 4-H partners:
Zoom in to CASNR Webinars; Next Date, Feb 24!
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…
$2,000 Scholarship for Freshman Women Seeking Higher Education in Agriculture
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…
Originally published February 14, 2025 -
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