Washington County Weekly 4-H Update
December 23, 2021
WHAT YOU WILL FIND IN THIS WEEK'S 4-H UPDATE...
- Washington County 4-H Calendar
- Achievement Celebration - Pins & Certificates
- 4-H Winter Workshop
- 2022 Special Garden Project
- 4-H STEM Challenge - Galactic Quest Winter Workshop
- National Western Stock Show Catch-a-Calf Program
- Livestock Information Series
- 2022 UNL Chick Days
- Big Red Camps
- 2022 Nebraska State Fair
- Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Training
- Other Statewide Events and Resources
*NEW OR UPDATED INFORMATION IS BOLDED!
4-H CALENDAR
December 24......................................Office Closed - Christmas Holiday
December 27......................................4-H Winter Workshop
December 28......................................4-H Galactic Quest Winter Workshop
December 31......................................Office Closed - New Years Holiday
March 26..............................................4-H Horse Stampede
June 6-10.............................................District 4-H Horse Shows
June 15................................................Enrollment Deadline
June 22-23...........................................Premier Animal Science Event (PASE)
June 24................................................State Public Speaking Contest
August 26-September 5......................2022 Nebraska State Fair
Achievement Celebration Note
Due to mailing restrictions we did not mail the First, Fifth and Tenth year Pins. If you would like your Pin, we do have them here in the office for you to pick up.
2022 Special Garden Project
You may order seeds through our office, call 402-426-9455. Order deadline is February 28.
4-H STEM Challenge - Galactic Quest Winter Workshop
Explore the mysteries of space exploration through fun, hands-on activities at our special Galactic Quest winter workshop! We’ll focus on the history of humans in space, the technology and resources needed for space missions, and the obstacles humans encounter in orbit.
Make plans to join us on either Dec. 28 or Jan. 4 from 1-4 pm at the Washington County Extension Office. This FREE workshop is open to all youth ages 8-14.
Sign up: https://go.unl.edu/vfmh
National Western Stock Show - Catch-a-Calf Program
The National Western Stock Show is around the corner. This programs is the best in the Nation for young people to participate.
The application process can be found at: https://nationalwestern.com/livestock-shows/catch-a-calf-program/
2022 UNL Chick Days
2022 Nebraska State Fair
As announced by the Nebraska State Fair, 4-H and FFA livestock shows will be held on separate weekends in 2022. While the final schedule is being determined, 4-H livestock shows will take place on Friday, August 26-Sunday, August 28 and FFA will take place on the second weekend.
Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Training
A Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop is scheduled for early February in Lincoln. It will be held February 5-6 at the Nebraska Game & Parks Outdoor Education Center in Lincoln. The deadline to register for the Lincoln session is January 26th. Find more information at https://newsroom.unl.edu/announce/4hstaff/13705/78715 or call our office at 402-426-9455
Other Statewide Events and Resources
Cat Club - https://4h.unl.edu/companion-animal/cat-club
- Dog Showmanship Video Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?reload=9&list=PL579hRei5D7xwKTqpe8kJw0GnfKK4x8l4
- Virtual Dog Club - https://4h.unl.edu/virtual-dog-club
- Companion Rabbit Science Online Course - https://4h.unl.edu/companion-rabbit-science
Companion Animal Workshop - https://4h.unl.edu/companion-animal-judges-workshop
Washington County Extension | 4-H
Tayler Wickham, Extension Educator - tayler.wickham@unl.edu
Mickayla Blender, 4-H Ext. Assistant - mblender2@unl.edu
Morgan Leefers, 4-H Ext. Assistant - morgan.leefers@unl.edu
Mary Larsen, 4-H Support Staff - mlarsen9@unl.edu
Email: washington-county@unl.edu
Website: http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/washington/
Location: 597 Grant St, Blair, NE, United States
Phone: 402-426-9455
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNLWashingtonCounty/?ref=hl
Twitter: @WCNE4H