Otoe County 4-H Wednesday What-Nots
March 18, 2020
New Guidelines for 4-H Programming
Nebraska 4-H and Nebraska Extension in Otoe County take the health and safety of our community very seriously.
Since the first “URGENT: Otoe County 4-H & COVID-19” email notice was sent on Friday, March 13, from the “4H Online - Kelsey Ahrens” email account, Nebraska 4-H has included the cancellation of all 4-H club meetings in their list of programming that must be postponed. This safety measure is taken to protect our children and families.
From now until March 29:
· No in-person 4-H programming during this time. This includes all 4-H club meetings, 4-H School Enrichment, 4-H competitive events, etc.
From March 30 until May 9, all Extension and 4-H programming will be taught remotely.
· No in-person 4-H programming during this time. This includes all 4-H club meetings, 4-H school enrichment, 4-H competitive events, etc.
· All local 4-H contests and clinics (judging, speech, etc.) should be cancelled unless remote options are available.
For updates on Nebraska 4-H and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s evolving position on COVID-19, please visit their website at covid19.unl.edu. We also encourage you to refer to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the most current recommendations pertaining to health and personal risk factors.
We will communicate decisions about Nebraska 4-H state-level programs on this page and encourage you to visit www.otoe.unl.edu for up-to-date information on local programming. Please check back regularly as this is a developing situation and in the coming days, weeks, and months we will know more about the local implications of COVID-19.
Nebraska Extension in Otoe County
· The Extension office remains open, however, we strongly encourage people to avoid coming to the office in person, especially if you feel ill.
· We highly encourage all members of the public to contact the Extension Office via telephone at 402-269-2301 or email at otoe-county@unl.edu to conduct business.
· We are committed to being responsive to your questions and needs.
Nebraska 4-H’s Living Room Learning
Tune in every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon at 2:00 PM CT for Nebraska 4-H's Living Room Learning! Each day, youth will participate in a hands-on virtually guided activity where they will learn about healthy living, science, technology, and more! Each session will focus on a new activity that can be done with materials found at home. Each session will be recorded and made available for on-demand viewing. Youth do not need to be 4-H members to participate. Register at: https://4h.unl.edu/news/join-us-living-room-learning.
COVID-19 Information from Southeast District Health
Nebraska Extension in Otoe County has connected with the Southeast District Health Department to amplify the work of our district health department. The mission of the Southeast District Health Department is to prevent diseases, promote good health and protect the welfare of all who live, work, and visit Johnson, Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee, and Richardson counties. Click on the following link to have access to the most up-to-date information on COVID-19, the coronavirus, to ensure the health and safety of yourself, your family, and our community. http://www.sedhd.org/index.html
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4-H Photography Showcase
The 4-H Photography Showcase offers a project exhibition opportunity beyond traditional print media. It is intended to help youth develop professional and technical skills as photographers while fostering creativity and encouraging self-expression. Through this opportunity, youth are encouraged to practice and apply skills learned in their photography projects throughout the year.
How Does It Work?
Each month, a new photo will be selected from the online submissions. Selections will be made based on creativity, timeliness, technical execution, originality, and appropriateness. The selected photo will be showcased across the Nebraska 4-H social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Youth photographers will be credited wherever and whenever their photo is shared or published.
This opportunity is open to all enrolled 4-H members. Photo recommendations, file specifications, rules, and guidelines for participation are available online at https://4h.unl.edu/photography-showcase.
For questions, please contact Danielle Dewees at ddewees@unl.edu.
More details at: https://4h.unl.edu/photography-showcase
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Nebraska Extension in Otoe County
Sarah Purcell, Unit Leader, Extension Educator, spurcell2@unl.edu
Erin Steinhoff, Extension Assistant, erin.steinhoff@unl.edu
Kelsey Ahrens, Office Manager, kahrens4@unl.edu
Email: Otoe-County@unl.edu
Website: www.otoe.unl.edu
Location: 620 1st Street, Syracuse, NE
Phone: (402)269-2301
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nebraska-Extension-in-Otoe-County