The 4-H Update
May 15, 2020
do YOU want to join?
We Can Help This Summer!
You can access the weekly resources here. We're suggesting hands-on, minds-on activities for youth of all ages to do at home during these social distanced times.
ENJOY!
THE SUMMER WORKSHOP SERIES IS HERE!
- Registration opened Monday and closes next Friday, May 22.
- Participants can purchase a "Workshop Kit" for $5 once registered. Kits contain all necessary materials for the workshop, but aren't required for participation.
- Registration is held online via link on flyer.
LET'S DO SOMETHING FUN!
SEE 2 PHOTOS BELOW FOR BINGO CARD.
DOWNLOAD THE DOCUMENT HERE.
Share with your friends & challenge your club members! Questions? Let us know.
4-H Spotlight: Bingo Buddies!
Thank a Local Hero!
Activities for 4-H Clubs and Members
Check out the 4-H activity books and live virtual 4-H activities that are available for you on the new Virtual 4-H Activities page of our website https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/douglas-sarpy/virtual-4-h-activities/.
WHERE TO FIND FAIR INFORMATION
Looking for additional information about contest and fair deadlines?
Find it all here!
https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/douglas-sarpy/sarpy-county-and-nebraska-state-fairs/
LOCAL 4-H OPPORTUNITIES
NEW! Table Toppers Contest Update
The 2020 Table Toppers Contest has been revised to still offer a fun and engaging activity for all 4-H youth ages 5 – 18. The entry, written report and photos are due June 16, 2020. If you have questions please email Cathy Raneri craneri2@unl.edu.
Project Idea: Wildlife Diorama
Make a wildlife diorama that is influenced by your surroundings or a place you wish to visit! Referring to the curriculum linked below can help kick start some ideas.
https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/douglas-sarpy/sarpy-county-and-nebraska-state-fairs/
Department: Environmental Education & Earth Sciences
Division: 340, Wildlife and How They Live
Class: 8, Wildlife Diorama
STATEWIDE 4-H OPPORTUNITIES
4-H Clinics, Shows & Programs
- Goat, Beef & Sheep Progress Show: June 20 @ Chadron
NEW: Online Horticulture Contest
NEW: Building Better Babysitters Virtual Training
Coming June 1-5th 2020!
Register now for this zoom series virtual training to help our youth become better babysitters!
Are you interested in building your skills as a babysitter? Babysitting is a big responsibility. It’s a little like the Nebraska state motto: “It’s not for everyone!” Find out if babysitting is for you by registering for Nebraska Extension’s virtual babysitting training. For youth ages 11 years and up.
Register at: https://cvent.me/d4gWeD
Online Livestock Judging Video Series
During this unusual time, we know that it is extremely difficult for youth to have the opportunity to practice livestock judging and prepare for future contests. This new video series will provide students the chance to evaluate the class, listen to a critique of the class, and hopefully gain some knowledge regarding terminology for their reasons moving forward.
- Each week we will add 1 to 3 classes to the series that way students will enjoy plenty of content.
- Youth can access these videos at 4h.unl.edu/self-paced-videos
VIRTUAL DOG CLUB
Are you and your dog at home with nothing to do? Have you thought of training your dog, but didn’t know where to start? Join our 4-H Virtual Dog Club to get started on training your dog at home. You just need a few minutes each day to build the relationship with your dog and improve their behavior.
The club will provide some training tips each week with short videos. You can submit videos of your training progress as we go and get feedback from dog experts. The club is open to all 4-H youth and will focus initially on beginning obedience, but will expand to showmanship and agility as skills increase.
For questions, contact Lisa Karr (lisa.karr@unl.edu).
For more information and to sign up, go to: https://4h.unl.edu/virtual-dog-club
COMPANION RABBIT COURSES
A new Companion Rabbit Science Online Course is now available for 4-H youth. The target age is middle school, but could be done by other ages as well. The course overs anatomy, physiology, health, and nutrition as care of companion rabbits.
Here is a link to the webpage for the class:
Reoccurring Events
Equine Webinar Series - ONLINE!
The Equine Webinar Series, hosted by Kathy Andersen (UNL), will teach how to better coach youth, start a judging team with your club, and more.
Connection information for these once a month webinars can be found here:
JOKE OF THE WEEK
Nebraska Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Counties
Email: douglas-sarpy4h@unl.edu
Website: www.douglas-sarpy.unl.edu
Location: 8015 West Center Road, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-444-7804
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NebraskaExtensioninDouglasSarpyCounties/