Recycled Art Workshop

Date: Thursday, April 13

Time: 5:30-7:30 pm

Where: Nebraska Extension Douglas-Sarpy Central Office, 8015 W Center Rd. Omaha

Cost: $10/youth

Registration due by April 7

Registration link: https://forms.gle/4FHxGkzo89Z2ZpHXA

During this workshop, youth will create a recycled art project out of old corks. Using the corks, they will create a design and then decorate it. They will get to take home their own, unique creation! All materials will be provided. Please note that we will be using hot glue guns during the workshop. Questions? Email Katherine at ksundgren@unl.edu.

Registration requirements minimum: 5 - maximum: 20

The 4-H Spring Rabbit Show will be held on Saturday, March 18, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Exhibit Hall. Open to all youth ages 8–18, with a Clover Kids class for youth ages 5–7. This is a great opportunity for youth to talk to other 4-H’ers about where to purchase a good rabbit for a 4-H project, to learn and practice showmanship. Rabbit Quiz and Breed Identification contests are free for youth to enter! New this year, the knowledge contests are open to adults for a minimal fee!

Check out the show flyer at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/rabbit/Rabbit-Show-Spring-23.pdf

For questions, contact Kate Pulec at kpulec3@unl.edu or 402-441-7180.

See an showmanship example at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rE8Q_oPyD1A

Date: March 23

Time: 5:30-7:30 pm

Where: Nebraska Extension Douglas-Sarpy Central Office, 8015 W Center Rd. Omaha

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/NYFMtyS6P3UEBcw59

Come to this FREE workshop to learn more about the Communications Contest (combined Public Speaking and Presentation Contests). We will go over the rules and guidelines for the contest, offer tips and tricks, and help youth brainstorm what they want to give their presentation or speech on. Questions? Email Katherine at ksundgren@unl.edu. Sign up by March 21.

When: March 21, 6-7 pm

Where: Zoom link will be sent after you register in advance at: https://forms.gle/Np3rXNPV4gsPpZmXA

Want to know more about 4-H? Youth and parents are invited to attend this free Zoom meeting to learn about Douglas-Sarpy 4-H and the ways you can get involved. This meeting will provide you with the resources you need to start your family's 4-H story. Questions? Email Katherine at ksundgren@unl.edu.

What do you get from combining milk and lemon juice? You guessed it, cheese! From a food science perspective, combining these two ingredients is an easy way for you to make a soft cheese at home. Learn how from our Extension experts (https://food.unl.edu/free-resources/newsletters/food-fun-young-children/science-behind-cheese).

Please note, only shelf stable food can be entered in the fair, but this project would make a fun poster for the foods division.

Children ages 5-7, and parents are invited to be a part of the Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Clover Kid Program. Our April meeting will talk about pollinators!

Clover Kid Dates: April 4 and May 2.

Time: 6-7 pm

Where: Nebraska Extension Douglas-Sarpy Central Office, 8015 W Center Rd. Omaha

There is no cost to attend, but participants are asked to preregister with Rachel at rwright4@unl.edu.

Where: Nebraska Extension Douglas-Sarpy Central Office, 8015 W Center Rd. Omaha

For 4-Hers 5 and up.

The companion animal contest will include cats, small mammals (hamsters, rats) reptiles, snakes, fish, birds and insects.

This year's contest will include a short (under 5 minute presentation). See the fairbook and score sheet to see what the judge is looking at here.

Connect with our experts for this contest at the Nebraska 4-H companion animal page. This page offer opportunities for youth to develop life skills and obtain knowledge of companion animals. The focus of the Nebraska 4-H companion animal programs is the total development of the young person. The companion animals contests, shows, and related activities are utilized as a vehicle for human growth and development.

Registration link - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/M5SNST6

Cats and ferrets will need to bring Certificate of Vaccination for Cats and Ferrets. https://4h.unl.edu/documents/CompanionAnimal/SF262-Cat-Ferret-Vaccination-Certification-Form%20Updated.pdf

Please join Douglas-Sarpy's Horseless Horse Club!

Where: Nebraska Extension Douglas-Sarpy Central Office, 8015 W Center Rd. Omaha

When: April 21 (usually the first Friday of every Month) at 5 pm

Who: Youth ages 8-18

Let's learn more about the Horse Industry and Horse Related Topics!

You need to rsvp with Alaina at Alaina.kauffman@unl.edu

4-Hers are invited to bring their animals and to be available during this year's petting zoo. The 4-H program ask that youth bring smaller animals (ideally those that can be held)

When: April 22, 2023 (sign up for a specific time below)

Where: Elmwood Park, Omaha.

Youth can bring a small pen for their animals if they would like, please also bring a chair, sunscreen, and wear a 4-H shirt.

Please note: Large livestock are not recommended for this event.

Sign up at

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084EACAD2CAAF94-earth

For more information, please contact 4-H Council member Amy at amysoccer2015@gmail.com

Our 4-H Ambassadors will also be there presenting Garden in a Glove. Even if you don't participate in the petting zoo, come say hi and enjoy all the activities and Earth Day.

The 4-H Communications Contest is a combination of the 4-H Public Speaking and Presentations Contests.

When: April 27, 5-8 pm

Where: Nebraska Extension Douglas-Sarpy Central Office, 8015 W Center Rd. Omaha

For 4-Hers 5 and up.

Sign up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdC6gkWs4Qh6HuTGkXNme5GhwoWZu9vg7ZYfLxcqHzqhs2qjQ/viewform

Tips for writing a great 4-H speech can be found at https://4h.unl.edu/documents/guidetomakinggreatspeeches.pdf

Interested in starting a 4-H club? Attend a FREE Zoom meeting to learn how you can start a club in your community. This meeting will provide you with the resources you need to get started. Registration is required to get the Zoom link.

Date: May 10, 2023

Time: 6-7 PM

Registration: https://forms.gle/wDQ58cSkF3uBjQhi7

To enroll in 4-H for 2023, click here.

For returning families, please do not create a new account; rather use your log-in credentials for 4honline used in previous years. Instructions can be found here: https://4h.unl.edu/enroll/returning-member. Enrollment instructions for new families can be found here: https://4h.unl.edu/enroll/new-member.

Please note the enrollment fee for Douglas-Sarpy counties is $10 per member and is paid online. Enrollments are due June 15, 2023.

Please contact Mary Dierks at mdierks@sarpy.com with any questions.

New 4-H Volunteers for Douglas-Sarpy 4-H will need to be screened and have a background check done. Volunteers may not work with youth until volunteer enrollment and screening is complete. To begin the screening process visit and enroll via 4-H Online.

New members handouts can be found at https://go.unl.edu/newmemberhandouts

YQCA Training Dates:

• Tuesday May 16th at UNL Extension office; 8015 W. Center Rd. Omaha 68124 at 6:30 pm
• Tuesday June 6th at the Sarpy County Fairgrounds, in Springfield at 6:30 pm.

This year there will be a test before and after the course for both in person and online YQCA Trainings.

The following videos have been developed to help walk families through the process:

Help Video: Web-Based Training

Help Video: Instructor-Led Training

1. The help desk is your best option for any issues related to the platform. Please be patient as they get back to you on your requests. These have been responded to quickly over the past couple of weeks but know that as trainings increase, so do help desk tickets. help@yqcaprogram.org

Livestock Informational Meeting: Tuesday, March 28th, 6:30 pm

Poultry & Rabbit Informational Meeting: Tuesday, April 4th, 6:30 pm

Both meetings will be at the Nebraska Extension Douglas-Sarpy Central Office, 8015 W Center Rd. Omaha.

For questions or more information, contact Brett Kreifels, Urban Program Coordinator at brett.kreifels@unl.edu

The program recognizes Members of Excellence across all 4-H livestock project areas, including: beef, sheep, meat goat, swine, dairy cattle, dairy goat, rabbit, and poultry.

Applications/Sign up are due June 15th through the link on the website. Plan and Reports, as well as Project Records will be due August 1st by submitting as attachments to an email sent to 4hlivestockachievement@unl.edu

For more information about the program or the process, go to: Livestock Achievement Program | Nebraska 4-H (unl.edu)

Introductory virtual horse clinic will be Wednesdays May 3, 10, 17, & 24 at 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. CT

New 2023 topics include: Equine First Aid, Managing/Minimizing Vices, Biosecurity and Bits.

Interactive Kits will include, mini equine first aid kit, printed material, & beginning horsemanship online course codes.

Deadline to sign up to receive kits by the start of the workshop is April 17th. You may still sign up to participate all the way up to April 24th but we can only guarantee arrival of your kit prior to the start date if signed up by the 17 of April.

Cost to participate in this workshop: $50

Register at: https://cvent.me/g1qmAG or https://go.unl.edu/introtoequine

Any questions, please contact Grace Kim at grace.kim@unl.edu

Big Red Summer Academic Camps are residential, career exploration camps held at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. By participating in a camp youth get the opportunity to explore the Nebraska campus, meet people from across the country, spend time investigating an interest or potential career, and have a lot of fun!

During the week-long camps, participants will work with our university faculty to explore the topic of their particular camp, like filmmaking or crop science. After spending several fun-filled days on campus, participants' families are invited to attend a special capstone event where youth showcase their achievements.

! https://4h.unl.edu/big-red-camps

The Nebraska 4-H Glossary provides general terminology and language used within the Nebraska 4-H program. Check it out at https://4h.unl.edu/glossary