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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Big Red Summer Academic Camps
Big Red Summer Academic Camps are residential career exploration camps held at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. By participating in a camp, youth live on and explore the Nebraska campus, meet students from across the country, investigate an interest or potential career, and have lots of fun... Continue reading…
Visit University of Nebraska–Lincoln to Explore Your Future
University of Nebraska-Lincoln has several opportunities for high school youth to visit campus and learn what UNL can offer your future:
• Husker Weekdays: half-day for juniors, seniors and transfers (most weekdays through May 1)
• Red Letter Days: full-day for juniors and seniors... Continue reading…
NDA's Annual Poster Contest; Deadline March 2
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture’s (NDA) annual poster contest is underway and open to all Nebraska students in first through sixth grades. This year’s theme, “Nebraska Agriculture: Building the Future,” highlights Nebraska’s number one industry. The deadline to submit posters is March 1. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Achievement Celebration, Feb. 12
Lancaster County 4‑H and 4‑H Council invite ALL 4‑H’ers, 4‑H families and volunteers to the 4‑H Achievement Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
Meet the 2025–26 4-H Teen Council
The Lancaster County 4‑H Teen Council is a leadership organization for youth in grades 7–12. Members are involved in several leadership activities and community service projects such as donating comfort kits to BraveBe Child Advocacy Center. 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…
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…
Rabbits R Us Fun Show & Showmanship Clinic, Feb. 8; Register by Feb. 2 for Reduced Entry Fee
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…
Play With Crochet Workshop, Feb. 28
4-H youth ages 10 and up are invited to learn how to crochet a washcloth utilizing the single crochet stitch at this Play With Crochet: Basic Stitches workshop on Saturday, Feb. 28, 9–11 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
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…
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…
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
Originally published January 16, 2026 -
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