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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Career Chat Live, Dec. 9
Career Chat Live is a virtual event featuring six engaging, 25-minute sessions (plus a bonus military session). Each session focuses on a new set of careers where youth meet workforce professionals in specific career fields. The youth will have the opportunity to ask questions.... Continue reading…
Virtual Volunteer Training: Achievement Application, Dec. 9
Nebraska 4‑H will present a Virtual Volunteer Training series monthly from December to April. Each month will have a new topic. The first session is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. CT and will focus on the Achievement Application. Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Returning Enrolled 4-H Volunteers Complete Enrollment Before Jan. 5
Starting Monday, Jan. 5, a NEW 4‑H Volunteer Orientation will be required in 4‑H Online for club and project leaders, as well as direct volunteers. Continue reading…
4-H Jammie Sewing Workshop, Feb. 21
4‑H youth ages 8 and older are invited to practice their basic sewing skills and make pajama or lounge wear pants or shorts using a pattern at the “Jammie Jamboree” sewing workshop on Saturday, Feb. 21, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms... Continue reading…
Cat Show, Jan. 17
This Cat Show will be the purrrrfect opportunity to learn and practice showing your cat in 4‑H. It will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, 9 a.m. at the Sandhills Global Event Center, 84th & Havelock, Lincoln at the Lancaster County Farm Bureau Room in South Hall (by the Extension 4‑H office). Continue reading…
HALTER, Online Equine Course for Horse Volunteers; Offer Ends Dec. 31
4‑H horse adult volunteers may be interested in this online course from National Extension! The Horse Adult Leader Training and Educational Resource (HALTER) program offers a progressive, self-paced series of lessons created for adult volunteers working with youth in the horse industry. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Artificial Intelligence STEM Club Starts Jan. 26; Register by Dec. 12
Lancaster County 4‑H is offering an exciting journey into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) through creative art projects, discussions about culture, and computational learning — from training AI to detect objects and making “hacker” zines to examining surveillance technology... Continue reading…
Pillow Sewing Workshop, Jan. 17; Register By Jan. 5
4-H youth ages 8 and up are invited to learn beginning sewing skills while constructing a pillow at the Pillow Party sewing workshop on Saturday, Jan. 17, 9 a.m. until about noon at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
4 on the Floor Dog Club Resumes in January; RSVP by Dec. 25
The 4‑H dog project is fun and fulfilling. Training a dog is a lifelong skill! The 4 on the Floor dog 4‑H club for youth ages 9–18 will resume on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 at the Sandhills Global Event Center – 4‑H office located in South Hall. Continue reading…
Discover Box by 4-H’s Newest Release: Engineering Innovations
The 4‑H Discover Box delivers fun, engaging learning experiences directly to your doorstep! This activity kit allows youth to explore different topics within 4‑H, learn something new and maybe even spark a new hobby or 4‑H project! Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H Achievement Applications; County Due Jan. 3, State Due Jan. 5 With Optional Dec. 29 Deadline for Feedback
The Nebraska 4‑H Achievement Application is a standard application form used for the selection of county and state award winners, including Nebraska delegates to National 4‑H Congress and National 4‑H Conference, as well as Nebraska 4‑H Foundation scholarship award recipients. Continue reading…
4-H Awards & Scholarship Forms Due Jan. 3
Many Lancaster County 4‑H award forms and college scholarship applications are due Jan. 3. Forms are available at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/clubs/awards. Recipients will be announced at Lancaster County 4‑H Achievement Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. Continue reading…
UNL Nebraska Young Artist Awards; Submissions Due Dec. 15
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Hixson Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts is now accepting applications for Nebraska Young Artist Awards! This program recognizes high school juniors who demonstrate talent in arts, music, dance, theatre, film or emerging media. Continue reading…
Originally published December 5, 2025 -
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