4-H - Lancaster County - January 25

***COMING UP THIS WEEK***

4-H/FFA market beef weigh-in, Jan. 29

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 crocheting workshop, Feb. 2

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…

***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***

Senior t-shirt orders due TODAY

Lancaster County 4-H Council is sponsoring 4-H t-shirts for seniors graduating in the spring of 2019 (May - June). T-shirts will be available for pickup at Achievement Celebration on February 12, 6:30 p.m. In order to receive a t-shirt, please visit the link below by Friday, January 25.

Livestock Judging Meeting, Sunday, Jan. 27

Cattlemen's Classic is fast approaching and it is time to start thinking about Livestock Judging! We welcome you to join the Livestock Judging meeting on Sunday, January 27, 2:00 p.m. at the Event Center Extension Office. This first meeting will be strictly cattle judging to prepare... Continue reading…

Poultry Judging Clinic, March 16

4-H Poultry Judging is back! Any 4-H youth ages 10-18 with an interest in poultry and learning how to judge eggs, live laying hens and meat chickens are invited to participate in the 4-H Poultry Judging Clinic on March 16 at UNL's Animal Science Building. This is a great clinic for those 4-H... Continue reading…

***REMINDERS***

4-H pillow sewing workshop, Feb. 9

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…

4-H Beekeeping Essay Competition, due Feb 11

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.

4-H 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 Tuesday, Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Light snack provided. Continue reading…

UNL CASNR Experience the Power of Red Visit Day, Feb. 13

High 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.

UNL Companion Animal and Wildlife Career Day, March 6

University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Department of Animal Science and the School of Natural Resources will be hosting Companion Animal and Wildlife Career Day on Wednesday, March 6, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Animal Science Complex. Register by Feb. 27. For more information, email araymond2@unl.edu.

4-H/FFA livestock requirements

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…

4-H specialty clubs invite new members

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…

UNL Red Letter Days

Red 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.