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***BREAKING NEWS***
4-H Online Will Be Offline Feb. 27 Thru March 2
The 4-H Online website at https://4honline.com will be briefly shut down for families this upcoming weekend, starting in the afternoon on Friday, Feb. 27 until the afternoon on Monday, March 2. Continue reading…
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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Market Beef Weigh-In, March 2
4-H & FFA exhibitors showing market steers or heifers at the Lancaster County Super Fair who want to participate in the Rate of Gain contest must weigh in their projects at the 4‑H & FFA Market Beef Weigh-In on Monday, March 2, 6–7 p.m. at the Sandhills Global Event Center... 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…
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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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Prepared Speech & Radio PSA Contests, March 23 Deadline; Registration Link Now Live
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…
Illustrated Presentation & Video Communication; Time Changed to 2 p.m.
The Lancaster County 4‑H Illustrated Presentation & Video Communication Contest, open to all enrolled 4‑H members ages 8–18 (by January 1 of the current year), will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2025, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms... Continue reading…
Home Decor & Furniture Painting Workshop
4-H youth ages 8 and up are invited to participate in a 4-H Home Decor & Furniture Painting workshop on Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m. until about noon at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. No cost to attend. Continue reading…
Computer Science Camp at UNL Raikes School of Computer Science and Management
The Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is now accepting applications for a summer learning opportunity for high school students. The Raikes School is hosting its 10th year of “Innovate: The Raikes School Way,” led by Raikes School... Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Complimentary 4-H Curriculum Now Available for Enrolled Nebraska 4-H Youth and Volunteers
Nebraska 4‑H is pleased to announce all enrolled Nebraska 4‑H youth and volunteers now receive complimentary online access to 4‑H curriculum developed at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln! More than 30 digital publications are available on topics like clothing, babysitting... Continue reading…
Start Setting Your 4-H Goals for 2026!
Nebraska 4‑H offers several programs for 4‑H members to plan and report age-appropriate accomplishments and get recognition! Now is a good time for 4‑H’ers to plan their goals for this year. Lancaster County 4‑H’ers who successfully complete these accomplishments... Continue reading…
Spring Rabbit Show, March 14
The 4-H Spring Rabbit Show will be held on Saturday, March 14, 9 a.m. at the Sandhills Global Event Center – South Hall. Open to all youth ages 8–18, with a Clover Kids class for youth ages 5–7. This is a great opportunity for youth to talk to other 4‑H’ers... 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…
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…
Recording of New 4-H Club Leader Training Now Online
In January, Nebraska 4‑H presented a Virtual Volunteer Training for New 4-H Club Leaders. It was also a refresher for experienced club leaders. If you missed the training, you can watch it at https://mediahub.unl.edu/media/26076. Learn more about the club leader role and how to plan 4-H experiences.
Discover Box by 4-H’s Newest Release: The Science of Baking
National 4-H's new 4‑H Discover Box is all about the science behind what makes baked foods rise and taste delicious! Experimenting with different recipes, youth learn how ingredients combine to make some of their favorite baked goods. Continue reading…
Special Offer from the Lied Center for 4-H'ers
The Lied Center for Performing Arts invites Nebraska 4‑H participants and their families to attend a performance of the Music Man, to be held March 5–8, 2026, with a special offer of 20% off tickets. Tickets can be purchased at https://tickets.liedcenter.org/events/3641?promo=4H20. Continue reading…
Originally published February 27, 2026 -
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