4-H Staff Wish You a Happy New Year
Lancaster County 4-H staff wish all 4‑H youth, families and volunteers a Happy New Year! We look forward to another amazing 4‑H year!
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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Horse Incentive Program Begins Jan. 1
Any Lancaster County 4‑H’er may participate in the horse incentive program and earn points by participating in horse‑related activities. The more points you earn, the more valuable the reward! Log hours/points by participating in various horse‑related activities Jan. 1–July 20. 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…
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…
Fed Steer Challenge; Deadline Extended to Dec. 31
The Nebraska 4‑H Fed Steer Challenge is an opportunity for youth ages 14 and up interested in learning more about the cattle industry and is designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders in the Nebraska cattle industry. Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Thank You 4-H Sponsors!
The Lancaster County 4‑H program — a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government — would like to thank all of the businesses, organizations and individuals who sponsored 4‑H events, activities, programs and trophies during the 2025 4‑H year. Continue reading…
Rabbits R Us Fun Show & Showmanship Clinic, Feb. 8
The Rabbits R Us 4‑H club will present a 4‑H Rabbit Fun Show & Showmanship Clinic on Sunday, Feb. 8, 1 p.m. at the Sandhills Global Event Center, 84th & Havelock, Lincoln in the South Hall. This is a great opportunity for youth to learn about the 4‑H rabbit project and... Continue reading…
Virtual Volunteer Training: New 4-H Club Leader Training, Jan. 12
Nebraska 4‑H is presenting a Virtual Volunteer Training series monthly from December to April. Each month will have a new topic. The next session is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 12 at 6:30 p.m. CT and is designed for adults interested in becoming a 4‑H club leader or new to the role. 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…
Annual Treasurer's and Inventory Reports Due Jan. 3
All Lancaster County 4‑H clubs are required to submit a Year-End Treasurer’s and Inventory Report by Saturday, Jan. 3, even if the club does not have a bank account. 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…
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…
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…
Overnight Lock-In for 4th & 5th Graders, Jan. 23–24; Register by Jan. 19
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…
Seeking Photos of 4-H Clubs and Members
Families and club leaders are encouraged to take photos throughout the year of meetings, community service projects and youth working on projects. You may find these photos valuable for your own use. Lancaster County 4‑H would like to use these types of photos in... Continue reading…
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
Originally published December 26, 2025 -
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