***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Garden project seeds available April 30
4-H families are invited to participate in a special garden project, growing the flower ‘Delft Blue’ Nigella. Seed packets are available April 30, on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost is $.50 for one seed packet per family. Continue reading…
Clover College registration opens May 2
This year, 4-H Clover College will be 59 workshops on June 19-22. Registration opens Wednesday, May 2 at 8 a.m. for currently enrolled 4-H members. Classes fill up quickly!
***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
4-H pattern and showmanship clinics, May 5-6
Prairie Star 4-H Club is presenting two horse clinics. Register by calling Sally Schedlock at 402-889-1236. On Saturday, May 5, learn how to break down any pattern from AQHA world-qualifier Morgan Snyder. Cost is $75. On Sunday, May 6, bring your horse to learn about showmanship. Free.
Winners Unlimited Livestock Judging Camp
This camp at University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus is designated for 4-H and FFA members (age 12-18) looking to perfect their livestock evaluation and oral reasons skills. Sessions are June 5-7 and June 11-13. Register by May 18. Camp cost is $250 per person and includes all meals, lodging... Continue reading…
Quality Care of Animals face-to-face trainings May 31 or June 7
In 2018, 4-H/FFA youth enrolled in any of the following animal projects will need to complete Youth for the Quality Care of Animals training (formerly called Quality Assurance): beef (bucket calf, feeder calf, breeding beef, market beef), dairy cattle, goat (breeding meat goat, dairy goat, meat... Continue reading…
April Spotlight newsletter posted online
Nebraska's “Spotlight on 4-H Newsletter” for 4-H volunteers, members and families is packed with information and resources. April topics include:
• Club Meetings: Lead up to Career Portfolios
• Grab & Go: Sit. Stay. Dog Project.
• Contest: Hippology
• Livestock & Horse Skillathon & Quiz Bowl
***REMINDERS***
Clothing level 1 workshop, May 6
Clothing Superintendent Kath Conroy will teach a 4-H Clothing Level 1 Workshop, “What You Need to Know,” on Sunday, May 6, 1:30–3 p.m. at the JOANN Fabrics and Crafts store, East Park Plaza, 220 N. 66th St., Lincoln. This free workshop is designed to answer all questions and provide a great start. Continue reading…
Horsemanship level testing, May 8
Sign-up deadline for the May 8th testing is May 1st.
Other testing dates for 2018 include: May 22, June 5, and June 26. The testings are held at the Lancaster Event Center in the Amy Countryman Arena, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Continue reading…
Horse district/state entries due May 11
4-H’ers competing in 4-H district and state horse shows must be 10 years of age by Jan. 1 and have at least a horsemanship advancement level II. All Lancaster County 4-H’ers participating in district/state horse shows must submit entries, horse identifications and completed horsemanship... Continue reading…
4-H entomology workshop, May 12
4-Her's! Please join Jody Green, Extension Educator and Urban Entomologist, for the following workshops and help sessions to assist with insect exhibit preparation for the fair. 4-H Entomology "Bug Hunt, How-To" Workshop, Saturday, May 12, 1-4 p.m... Continue reading…
Sheep & meat goat weigh-in and tag day, May 15
4-H/FFA members planning to exhibit market sheep and market meat goats and participate in rate of gain for this year’s fair need to have their lambs and goats weighed on Tuesday, May 15, 6–7 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center – Pavilion 1. Continue reading…
Leader training, May 15
New leaders, experienced leaders, 4-H members and parents are invited to a free 4-H Leaders Training and Update on Tuesday, May 15, 9 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. (you choose which time to attend) at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. Meeting will focus on... Continue reading…
Raise your hand for kids in Nebraska!
Raise your hand to Support 4-H in Nebraska. Between April 1–May 15, the three states across the nation with the most hands raised will win $20,000, $10,000 and $5,000. Note: Those who raised their hands last year may complete the form again this year. Complete the online form to vote for Nebraska.
Originally published April 27, 2018 -
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