Nebraska Extension-Washington County

05/29/2026

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Washington County 4-H

05/29/2026

🐄🐑🐖 Nebraska 4-H Livestock Achievement Program – Year 5! 🐐🐔

The Nebraska 4-H Livestock Achievement Program is back for its fifth year, recognizing youth who go above and beyond in their livestock projects! This program promotes learning in selection, production, leadership, and exhibition across all livestock species.

🔹 Open to enrolled 4-H livestock youth
🔹 Species include beef, sheep, swine, meat goat, dairy, rabbit, poultry.
🔹 Three achievement levels: Junior, Intermediate, Senior

🗓 Apply by June 15
🗂 Plans & Reports due August 1
🏆 Members of Excellence will be recognized at the Nebraska State Fair Grand Drive.
👉 Learn more & apply here: https://go.unl.edu/lap

05/28/2026

💻 On-Demand Webinar | Strategies to Enhance Transitions and Routines
Switching from one activity to another can be tough for kids and the adults supporting them. In this webinar, we’ll dive into practical strategies to make transitions smoother and build effective routines that help children thrive.

Register for this on-demand class: [go.unl.edu/transitions]go.unl.edu/transitions

05/22/2026

It’s time to become a Fremont 4-H Expo Ambassador. Applications are due June 19th!

👉Apply here! https://go.unl.edu/ambassador2026

05/22/2026

Warm spring temperatures have led to the early emergence of horn flies in pastured cattle. Now is a good time to review management and control options: https://beef.unl.edu/horn-flies-pastured-cattle-biology-economic-impact-and-management/

05/21/2026

Rates of foodborne illness tend to increase during the summer months because germs grow faster in warmer, more humid weather. People also cook and eat outside, making shortcuts to food safety tempting because they are away from the convenience of soap and running water at the kitchen sink. Follow these easy tips to make your summer meals safe: https://go.unl.edu/barbecue

05/19/2026

Dandelion print! This fun activity lets children experience the magic of blowing on a dandelion puffball and watching the seeds float away. It’s a great way to develop oral motor skills, which are important for speech development. Plus, it introduces children to the concept of cause and effect, and the idea of making wishes—perfect for a magical springtime moment!

Book recommendation: Dandelion By Don Freeman - This heartwarming story about a dandelion who wants to fit in but learns to embrace its uniqueness.

Download this activity > [go.unl.edu/dnd_projects]go.unl.edu/dnd_projects

05/18/2026

🦕📚 Adventure awaits this summer at the Arlington Nebraska Public Library!

Washington County 4-H and the Arlington Public Library are teaming up for the 2026 Summer Reading Program: Unearth a Story!

Join us Fridays from May 29–June 26 for fun stories, activities, and dinosaur-sized adventures!

🦖 K–3rd Grade: Fridays 10–11 AM
🦕 4th–6th Grade: Fridays 11 AM–Noon

Spots are limited, so be sure to register today using the QR code on the flyer! We can’t wait to read and explore with you this summer! ☀️📖

05/18/2026

As the Beef State, Nebraska is proud of the producers, families, and communities who work hard every day to raise safe, high‑quality beef. Happy National Beef Month!

05/15/2026

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One month away from the June 15th deadline day - Enroll in 4-H and ID your animals if you plan to participate in the fair!

Washington County 4-H