***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Fascination of Plants Day, May 18
The public is invited to Fascination of Plants Day at UNL East Campus, 38th & Holdrege St. on Saturday, May 18, 2–5 p.m. at the Earl G. Maxwell Arboretum. Family-friendly activities include plant art, free plants, activities with The Garden Club of Lincoln, live music, popcorn and more.
***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
May Spotlight on 4-H Newsletter
Nebraska's “Spotlight on 4-H" newsletter for 4-H volunteers, members and families is packed with information and resources. May issue is now online and is being mailed to club leaders. Topics include: Community Service, Parliamentary Procedure, Pollinator FAQs and Beyond the Needle.
4-H Horsemanship Level Testings
A 4-H horsemanship level group testing will be held on Monday, June 4, 5:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center. Anyone wishing to test must sign up by May 28 by contacting Kate at kpulec3@unl.edu or 402-441-7180. All of the written horsemanship level requirements must be completed and submitted... Continue reading…
4-H Bicycle Contest, June 8
The 4-H Bicycle Safety Contest will be held Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. The contest is open to all 4-H’ers ages 8 and up. Participants must provide their own bicycle and must wear a helmet. Register by Monday, June 3 by calling... Continue reading…
Rabbit Clinic and Tattooing Opportunity, June 8
There will be a 4-H Rabbit Clinic and Tattooing Opportunity presented by the Rabbit VIPS Committee on Saturday, June 8, 9–11 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Open to all youth ages 8 & up. Tattoos will cost $1 per rabbit. Rabbits must have a legible... Continue reading…
Reining Clinic, June 9 (Date Change)
Horse VIPS Committee is presenting a 4-H Reining Clinic on Sunday, June 9 at Middle Cross Stables, 500 W. Sprague Rd., Roca, Neb. There will be 2–3 sessions of 4–6 youth. Register by Wednesday, June 5. $25 entry fee plus $10 office fee per rider. Clinician: Kelsey Ebke of Horner Performance Horses.
4-H’ers, Earn a New Sewing Machine!
This is the 11th year Kath Conroy, a 4-H Clothing Superintendent, and her husband, Mike, are graciously donating a new sewing machine to one Lancaster County 4-H youth! All interested youth should submit an essay describing the clothing projects they have completed in the past and their plans for... Continue reading…
Babysitting Training, June 18
A Babysitting Training for 5th–7th Graders, a class through the American Red Cross taught by Extension Educator Jaci Foged, will be held Tuesday, June 18, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. Register by Tuesday, June 10. Open to all youth ages... Continue reading…
***REMINDERS***
Clover College Still Has Some Workshops Open
4-H Clover College will be June 25–28 at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Youth must be currently at least 8 years old (as of June 25) to attend the remaining workshops. Need not be enrolled in 4-H. Many workshops are full, but several have openings!
4-H Clover Kids Animal Showmanship Change
Due to state 4-H policy, Lancaster County 4-H will no longer offer Peewee Showmanship. Most 4-H/FFA livestock shows will now offer 4-H Clover Kids Showmanship for 4-H members ages 5 through 7 (by January 1 of the current year). Participants must be enrolled in Lancaster County 4-H by June 15 as a... Continue reading…
Helpful Resources For Exhibiting in 4-H at Super Fair
Many helpful resources related to exhibiting in 4-H at the 2019 Lancaster County Super Fair are now online, including: handouts, horse patterns and forms.
In 2 Weeks — Support 4-H Youth During Give to Lincoln Day
Lancaster County 4-H Council is one of the nonprofits the community can give to during “Give to Lincoln Day” on Thursday, May 30. Your donation is made bigger by a proportional share of a $450,000 challenge match fund! You can also help 4-H by spreading the word about Give to Lincoln Day!
Life Challenge Contests
4-H Life Challenge judging contests help youth learn more about issues related to family and consumer science, and entrepreneurship. Contests are open to all 4-H’ers. For more information, contact Kristin at kristin.geisert@unl.edu or 402-441-7180. Continue reading…
Quality Care of Animals Face-to-Face Trainings
In 2019, 4-H/FFA youth enrolled in any of the following animal projects will need to complete Youth for the Quality Care of Animals training: beef (bucket calf, feeder calf, breeding beef, market beef), dairy cattle, goat (breeding meat goat, dairy goat, meat goat), poultry, rabbit, sheep... Continue reading…
Horse Identifications Due June 1
Each horse which will be shown at Super Fair must be identified on form “4-H Horse Identification Certificate” and submitted to Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County office by June 1. Form is available at the office as a carbon copy form. If you use the online form at... Continue reading…
Pre-District Horse Show, June 1
The Lancaster County 4-H Horse VIPS Committee is sponsoring a 4-H Pre-District Show on Saturday, June 1, 8:30 a.m. at the Lancaster Event Center – Pavilion 3. Show flyer is at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/horse/HorseVIPSPre-DistrictsShow2019.pdf.
Sewing Help Sessions
Volunteers will host two sewing-related help sessions for 4-H youth ages 8 and up. No pre-registration required or fees, just drop in.
Planning Basics for Beginners — Monday, June 3, 6:30-8 p.m.
Expert Sewing Help — Tuesday July 9–Friday, July 12, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Continue reading…
Plant Science Contests, June 5
Three Plant Science Contests will be held Wednesday, June 5, 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Registration is required by Monday, June 3 by calling 402-441-7180. Open to 4-H’ers from all counties, ages 10–18 — premiums paid by the... Continue reading…
4-H Horse Jumping Clinics/Show
Prairie Star 4-H Club, Hunter’s Pride and Lancaster County Horse VIPS are offering jumping clinics and a small jumping show with clinician Carine Stava on Saturday, June 15 (clinic) and Saturday, July 27 (clinic and show) at Middle Cross Stables, 500 W. Sprague Rd., Roca. Register 1 week before.
Originally published May 17, 2019 -
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