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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Make It With Wool Contest, Nov. 22; Apply by Oct. 15
The 2025 Nebraska Make It With Wool contest will be held Saturday, Nov. 22 in Lexington at Lexington Middle School, 1100 N. Washington Street. Competition starts at 9 a.m. and a public style show will be at 1 p.m. Open to youth and adults, participants model their creations in sewing, knitting... Continue reading…
UNL Poultry Selling Live Cornish Cross Fryers; Reserve by Oct. 17
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Department of Animal Science Poultry Research and Extension has live cornish cross fryers available for purchase. $5 each, exact cash or check. These are meat birds — you process. Fryer pickup will be Friday, Oct. 24 from 1–3 p.m. Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Participate in the Lincoln Veterans Parade With Other Lancaster County 4-H’ers, Nov. 16
The Lincoln Veterans Parade will be held Sunday, Nov. 16, 2 p.m. in downtown Lincoln, and all Lancaster County 4‑H’ers are invited to participate! Clubs, individual members, volunteers and friends are welcome. Have fun handing out candy and beads. Continue reading…
Special Opportunity for STEM-Interested Teens to Attend National 4-H Conference
Do you know a 4‑H teen who is passionate about AI, computer science or STEM? Nebraska 4‑H has a funded opportunity specifically for 4‑H teens who have a strong interest in AI, computer science or STEM fields to attend the national 2026 Ignite by 4-H Conference! Continue reading…
Ready to Do Something Wickedly Good?
4‑H youth are proving every day that small acts can spark big change. Join us in the #4HForGood Challenge inspired by "Wicked: For Good!" 1) Do a good deed 2) Share a pic of your Heart hands 3) Post with #4HForGood + tag @4H and your local 4‑H! 4) Challenge 4 friends to do the same! Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
4-H Leader & Volunteer Collaboration, Oct. 29; Register by Oct. 17
All 4-H leaders and volunteers helping with clubs and independent members are encouraged to get the inside scoop at the Fall 4‑H Leader & Volunteer Collaboration on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m. via Zoom or in-person at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms... Continue reading…
Horse Awards Night, Oct. 23
The annual Lancaster County 4-H Horse Awards Night will be Thursday, Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Rd., Suite A, Lincoln. Awards presentation includes Incentive Awards, Horsemanship Levels, All-Around Awards, Herdsmanship... Continue reading…
4-H Specialty Clubs Invite New Members
Several Lancaster County specialty 4‑H clubs are looking for new 4-H members. Current 4-H members and those interested in joining 4‑H are invited to join these clubs: Teen Council, Rabbits R Us, 4 On the Floor dog club, Clover Kids Club and Lincoln Shooting Sports.
4-H at Super Fair Photos on Flickr
Photos of Lancaster County 4‑H static exhibits, contests and animal shows at the 2025 Lancaster County Super Fair are now posted on Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County's Flickr account.
Homeschool Youth Science Day; Register by Oct. 27
Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County will present a Homeschool Youth Science Day on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. OR 1–4 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Open to all homeschooled youth, grades K–6th... Continue reading…
3rd Annual Husker Youth Meats Workout – Oct. 20
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will host its 3rd annual Husker Youth Meats Workout on Monday, Oct. 20 from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Animal Science Complex Meat Laboratory, 3940 Fair St., Lincoln. This come-and-go event will feature a wide variety of meat products for students to practice... Continue reading…
4-H + Casey’s: Growing Great Communities, Together
From Oct. 1–Nov. 4, Casey’s and National 4‑H are joining forces to strengthen the communities they call home. With more than 2,900 stores across the Midwest and South, and more than 2.5 million active 4-H’ers in those areas, this partnership is helping more young people become Beyond Ready... Continue reading…
Originally published October 10, 2025 -
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