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***BREAKING NEWS***
It’s Time for Members & Leaders to Enroll/Re-Enroll in 4-H!
The 4‑H year is Oct. 1–Sept. 30. Since it is a new 4‑H year, all returning 4‑H members and volunteers must re-enroll for the 2025–2026 4‑H year. Parent helpers do not need to enroll — only their participating children. Continue reading…
4-H State Rodeo in Lincoln, Oct. 31–Nov. 1
The Nebraska 4‑H State Rodeo for 4‑H’ers ages 8–18 will be held Friday Oct. 31 and Saturday Nov. 1, in Lincoln at the Sandhills Global Event Center ‑ LivestockMarket Arena. This year’s event is held in conjunction with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Rodeo Fall Jackpots... Continue reading…
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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Calling All Teen Leaders! Become a 4-H Healthy Habits Ambassador
Lancaster County 4‑H is seeking teens to serve as ambassadors for the 4‑H Healthy Habits Food Loss and Waste program. This program aims to reduce food waste in school feeding programs while educating others about food production and nutrition. Continue reading…
Discover Box by 4-H’s Newest Release: Pathways to Success
Unbox the spark of learning with 4‑H! National 4‑H’s Discover Box brings hands-on learning to homes, classrooms and communities. Designed for youth in grades 3–5, each box serves up to six participants and includes everything needed for fun, skill-building activities. Continue reading…
UNL Food Science Scholarship Challenge, Dec. 5
Juniors and seniors, spend a day at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Food Science and Technology Department conducting one-of-a-kind experiments in the Food Innovation Center’s teaching laboratories and pilot plants. For your participation, you can earn a $5,000 UNL scholarship! Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
4-H Teen Council Invites New Members; Next Meeting Nov. 9
Attention youth in 7th–12th grade! Want to have so much fun making new friends, doing community service projects and participating in other activities that you won’t realize you are learning important leadership skills? Join 4‑H Teen Council! Continue reading…
Paper Basket Workshop, Nov. 15
4-H youth ages 8 and up are invited to attend a Paper Basket Workshop to engineer and construct a woven paper basket using recycled newspapers and wire on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9–11 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. 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…
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…
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…
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.
4-H'ers Apply for Free to UNL
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is offering free application for admission to Nebraska 4‑H high school seniors interested in Nebraska! Apply through Friday, Nov. 1 using code HUSKER at checkout to save $45. Apply by Nov. 1 to be notified of scholarships on Feb. 11. Continue reading…
Nebraska Association of Fair Managers Martha & Don Romeo Scholarship; Deadline Nov. 30
The Nebraska Association of Fair Managers presents the Don and Martha Romeo Scholarship to one qualifying 4‑H male and to one qualifying 4‑H female. Applicants must be Nebraska high school seniors graduating in May of 2026 who plan to continue onto post-secondary education. Continue reading…
Originally published October 17, 2025 -
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