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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Zoom in to the UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Want to see what it's like to be a Husker in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources? Join Zoom in to CASNR — a virtual hangout where you'll meet faculty, students and staff. 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…
4-H State Rodeo in Lincoln, Oct. 31–Nov. 1; Entries Due Oct. 27
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…
Special Opportunity for STEM-Interested Teens to Attend National 4-H Conference; Submit by Oct. 27
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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Statewide Volunteer Road Show
Nebraska 4‑H is hitting the road again for the Volunteer Road Show, a professional development opportunity for 4‑H volunteers across the state. Join to discover new opportunities for yourself and your 4‑H youth, network with other 4‑H volunteers in your community... Continue reading…
Archery Contest, Nov. 22; Register by Nov. 10
Lancaster County 4‑H is offering an Archery Contest on Saturday, Nov. 22, 8 a.m. at the Nebraska Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N. 44th St., Lincoln. Register by Monday, Nov. 10 at https://go.unl.edu/archerycontest2026. Continue reading…
Let’s Get Artsy! Workshop, Dec. 6; Register by Nov. 24
4‑H youth ages 8 and up are invited to a “Let’s Get Artsy!” workshop on Saturday, Dec. 6, 9–11 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Youth will learn the art of origami paper folding to make a colorful sculpture and the bes Continue reading…
National 4-H AI Challenge: AI in Agriculture
The National 4‑H AI in Agriculture Challenge invites youth to explore how artificial intelligence can solve real-world agricultural problems. Participants will identify a challenge within the agriculture industry and design an innovative AI-based solution. Continue reading…
Ag Society Annual Election & Meeting
The Lancaster County Agricultural Society (which acts as the Fair Board) will hold its Annual Meeting and Board election on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at Sandhills Global Event Center, 4100 N. 84th St., Lincoln, in the Ag Society Hall. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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…
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 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.
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…
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…
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…
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 24, 2025 -
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