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***BREAKING NEWS***
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…
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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Life Challenge Study Guide Posted: Good Topics for Club Meetings
The Life Challenge Contest is open to all 4‑H’ers ages 8–18 (by January 1 of the current year) and helps youth learn more about issues related to a variety of family and consumer science topics. There will be three sections of the contest: problem solving a challenge to present to a judge... Continue reading…
Dog Virtual Trivia Study Guide Now Online
The Lancaster County 4‑H Dog Virtual Trivia Contest is an opportunity for 4‑H members to test their knowledge of dog science and skills in working with dogs — as well as expand their knowledge. The contest will be available online Wednesday, May 6, noon–Wednesday, May 13, 11:59 p.m. Continue reading…
Horse Stampede; April 25-26: Register by April 15
The Nebraska 4‑H Horse Stampede offers a variety of horse contests that do not require live animals, including public speaking, demonstration, quiz bowl, horse judging, hippology, art and photography contests. Youth ages 8-18 have the opportunity to display their equine knowledge... Continue reading…
Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest; Entries Due Feb. 6
The 2026 Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest is underway. This annual contest is part of Severe Weather Awareness Week in March and is coordinated by the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency. The contest is open to all Nebraska third graders, including public, private and home‑schooled. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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…
Horse Incentive Program Began 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…
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…
Join the Farrowed and Owned Swine Cohort for 2026
Nebraska 4‑H is now accepting registrations for the 2026 Farrowed & Owned Swine Cohort! Registration closes on Jan. 30. This opportunity is designed to enhance the educational value of the traditional 4‑H swine project by focusing on swine production, accurate record keeping, and... Continue reading…
UNL Chick Days, March 7; Register by March 2
University of Nebraska–Lincoln Chick Days for small and backyard poultry producers and youth will be held on Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Department of Animal Science, 3940 Fair St., Lincoln on UNL East Campus, Animal Science Complex. $25 registration fee, no cost for youth 8 & under. 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
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…
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…
Originally published January 9, 2026 -
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