***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Several 4-H milestones will be celebrated at 4-H Achievement Celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. The following milestone honorees will receive special pins: 2019 seniors, 3 year members, 2 year leaders, 5 year... Continue reading…
The Nebraska 4-H Foundation provides 4-H high school seniors the opportunity to apply for scholarships. New in 2019, all scholarship applications must be submitted via the Annual Achievement Application. Only ONE application is required, even though you may be applying for more than one scholarship. Continue reading…
All 4th and 5th graders are invited to 4-H Teen Council’s annual overnight Lock-In which will be held Friday, Jan. 25, 8 p.m.–Saturday, Jan. 26, 8 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. This year’s theme will be "Journey to the Stars!" Cost is $20 per person. Registrations due by Jan. 18.
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/ztb2
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, Feb. 9, 9 a.m. until about noon at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. No cost to attend. Must register by Feb. 4 by... Continue reading…
Nebraska submissions for the topic of “Honey Varietals, State to State?” must be submitted to the UNL Bee Lab at unlbeelab@unl.edu by Feb. 11. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place state winners earn a modest prize. For more information, contact Judy Wu-Smart at 402-472-8696 or jwu-smart@unl.edu.
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/nxwgRed Letter Days are an opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to get a firsthand experience of what life is like as a student at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Upcoming dates in February, March and April.
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/see6High school youth are invited to an open house on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. to learn how the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) prepares students for careers. Advance registration is required by Feb. 6.
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/xr4h
4-H and FFA exhibitors showing market steers or heifers at the Lancaster County Super Fair and/or Nebraska State Fair must identify and weigh-in their projects at the 4-H/FFA Market Beef Weigh-In on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 6–7 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center – Pavilion 3. Continue reading…
4-H youth ages 10 and up are invited to learn how to crochet a washcloth utilizing the single crochet stitch at the “Basic Crocheting” workshop on Saturday, Feb. 2, 9 a.m. until about noon at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. No cost to attend — all supplies will be... Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H/FFA livestock requirements remain the same as last year. The 2019 checklist is online at https://go.unl.edu/c8h9 and available at the Extension office. Continue reading…
Several Lancaster County specialty 4-H clubs are looking for new 4-H members. Current 4-H members and those interested in joining 4-H are invited to join these clubs. Continue reading…
Any Lancaster County 4-H’er can participate in the Lancaster County 4-H Horse Incentive Program and log hours/points by participating in various horse-related activities Jan. 1–July 19. Please total your points on the summary sheet and submit it with the rest of your paperwork. Forms due July 26. Continue reading…
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