Christian Stephenson of Lincoln is receiving the Lancaster County 4‑H April “Heart of 4‑H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service. A Professor of Agronomy & Horticulture at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, he has taught plant science to 4‑H youth for two years. Christian has led short-term 4‑H STEM clubs which met at UNL East Campus, and taught “Green Thumb Science” workshops at 4-H Clover College. He says, “It’s very rewarding introducing young people to new ideas and to show them the world of possibilities they can explore. My favorite experience is when young people experience something new and it ignites a new interest for them. Having them come back after months or years to show me how they have grown in a topic is an amazing thing.”