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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
2026 4-H Calendars
Start marking your calendars! Lancaster County 4‑H has compiled three handouts of 2025 events which are at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/calendar:
• Overall Calendar
• Horse Calendar
• Rabbit Calendar
Overnight Lock-In for 4th & 5th Graders, Jan. 23–24; Register by Jan. 20
All 4th and 5th graders are invited to 4‑H Teen Council’s annual overnight Lock-In which will be held Friday, Jan. 23, 8 p.m.–Saturday, Jan. 24, 8 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
BB Gun/Air Rifle & Air Pistol Contest, Feb. 7; Register by Jan 30
Lancaster County 4‑H is offering a BB Gun/Air Rifle & Air Pistol Contest on Saturday, Feb. 7, 8 a.m. at the Nebraska Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N. 44th St., Lincoln. Register by Friday, Jan. 30 at https://go.unl.edu/bbgun-airpistol-contest-2026. Continue reading…
Prepared Speech & Radio PSA Contests, March 23 Deadline
Effective communication is a valuable life skill you'll use your entire life. The 4‑H Prepared Speech and Radio Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contests provide 4‑H’ers the opportunity to learn to express themselves clearly, organize their ideas and have confidence. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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…
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…
Complete Survey for 4-H Members and Leaders for Milestone Recognition at Achievement Celebration by Jan. 7
Several 4‑H milestones will be celebrated at the 4‑H Achievement Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m. The following milestone honorees will receive special recognition: 2026 high school seniors, 3-year members, 2-year leaders, 5-year leaders, 10-year leaders, 15-year leaders... 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…
Date Changed! Cat Show, Jan. 24
This Cat Show will be the purrrrfect opportunity to learn and practice showing your cat in 4‑H. It will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, 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…
4-H Jammie Sewing Workshop, Feb. 21; Register by Feb. 12
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…
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…
Originally published December 19, 2025 -
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