The Lancaster County 4-H Plant Science Contests will be held in-person on Wednesday, June 18, 10 a.m.–Noon at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Register by Tuesday, June 17 by calling 402-441-7180. Open to 4-H members ages 9–18 from all counties.
Youth choose which contest(s) to participate in:
• Tree Identification — identify tree samples. See “Tree Identification Manual” (4H332) for a list of trees that will be used.
• Grass & Weed Identification — identify grass and weed samples.
• Horticulture Contest — identify samples of vegetables, fruits, nuts, herbs and landscape ornamentals. The plant list contains plants commonly used or sold in Nebraska.
Study materials are at https://lancaster.unl.edu/hort-fair. Participants will be able to use a list of plants while identifying samples. These are Lancaster County Super Fair contests held before the fair and are premium events. Premiums will be available for pick up on Monday, Aug. 4, 7–11 a.m. in the Ag Society Hall at the Sandhills Global Event Center. Ribbons will be awarded at the same time or mailed.