Nebraska Extension-Washington County

06/05/2026

https://app.smore.com/n/jpu51q

Washington County 4-H

06/04/2026

Volunteers are what make the Washington County 4-H program possible! Without their support, summer events, especially 4-H at the Washington County Fair, wouldn’t happen or be as successful. 🍀

If you or someone you know is interested in helping, please sign up using the links below:

🗓 4-H Contest Day – July 25
https://washington4h.ivolunteer.com/wcfcontest_2026

🗓 4-H Static Exhibit Help @ WCF – July 30 & 31
https://washington4h.ivolunteer.com/wcfstatic_2026

06/04/2026

Dig Into Soil! Scoop, sprinkle, and explore soil layers to discover what lives underground. Children use their senses to compare textures, colors, and materials while learning how soil supports life.
Book suggestion: Dirt: The Scoop on Soil by Natalie Rosinsky helps children understand why soil matters.

Download the guide at – go.unl.edu/lgo_soil

05/29/2026

https://app.smore.com/n/megzs

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