Nebraska Extension in Butler County

09/04/2026

Our office and the courthouse will be closed on Monday, September 7th for Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend!

09/03/2026

Join us for "Polaroids and Portraiture," a photography workshop on Saturday, September 12th!

This workshop is great for anyone interested in photography, from beginners to seasoned pros and artists. These skills can help with painting composition, wedding portraits, graduation portraits, and so much more. National Geographic photographer Rj Kern will lead participants in a hands-on demonstration to learn about lighting, posing, composition, and storytelling. Great for any adult or student ages 7+!

Register at bonecreek.org/events.

09/02/2026

🌟 Help Us Recognize Those Who Make 4-H Great! 🌟

Each year, we love taking a moment to spotlight the youth, volunteers, alumni, and businesses who help make Butler County 4-H successful. 💚

Now it’s your turn! Nominate someone who has gone above and beyond to support Butler County 4-H and help our program grow.

📝 We ask that nominations include a thoughtful, well-written paragraph explaining why you feel the individual or business is deserving of the award. Specific examples of their contributions, impact, and involvement are especially helpful as our 4-H Council considers each nomination.

🏆 Nominations are due September 15th and will be reviewed and voted on by the Butler County 4-H Council prior to our Achievement Banquet.

✨ 2025 Award Winners:
• Outstanding 4-H'er: Gunner Fencl
• Outstanding Volunteer: Katie Fencl
• Outstanding 4-H Alumni: Aubree Siffring
• Outstanding Business Supporter: Bank of the Valley

👇 Submit your nominations!

💚 Outstanding 4-H'er
https://forms.gle/yJQ82gUhD9NYrD259

💚 Outstanding Volunteer/Friend of 4-H
https://forms.gle/4pP9R8nhSYZnB8Gu9

💚 Outstanding 4-H Alumni
https://forms.gle/i3zvkhB3N6fnaoeK7

💚 Outstanding Business Supporter
https://forms.gle/txZnJPRiw3KZYT7M9

Help us celebrate the people who make Butler County 4-H such a special place! 🍀💚

09/02/2026

RJ Kern is coming back for another workshop in Butler County! Check out the information and sign up through the link in the original post from Bone Creek!

Contact Bone Creek with any questions!

There is still time to register for our next workshop!

Follow the link below 👇👇👇
https://bonecreek.org/events/

We are thrilled to bring RJ Kern back to Bone Creek Museum to teach "Polaroids and Portraiture." This two-hour workshop is open to anyone age 7+ and will explore portraiture techniques, including lighting and subject, using Polaroid cameras.

Date: Saturday, September 12th
Time: 2-4pm
Price: $25
Location: Bone Creek Museum, 312 N. 5th St., David City, NE

Photo: 4-H Participants for RJ Kern's Pinhole Camera workshop, June 12, 2026

09/01/2026

📣 The September 4-H Newsletter is LIVE! 🍀

Our September newsletter has important updates, upcoming events, reminders, and everything you need to know as we close out a new 4-H year!

👉 Check it out here:
Read the September Newsletter

🏆 Don’t forget about 4-H Awards! Award nominations and applications are due September 15th. Be sure to check out the newsletter for details on the different awards and how to nominate or apply!

Take a few minutes to read through the newsletter so you don’t miss anything coming up! We’re excited for another great year of Butler County 4-H!

Butler County 4-H Newsletter

08/30/2026

We are so proud of our very own Kristin Coufal!

She was recognized today at the Nebraska State Fair with a Nebraska 4-H Youth Volunteer Award, and as a Nebraska 4-H Roth Scholar!

Thank you for all you do Kristin!

08/28/2026

🎉Best of Luck to all of the Butler County 4-H static and livestock exhibitors, as well as our contest participants at the Nebraska State Fair this weekend!

We are incredibly proud of all your hard work!

08/28/2026

Let us help you develop your rural business!

Join Nebraska Extension this fall for the Rural Nebraska Makers Series, four virtual workshops covering practical topics like product photography, pricing, scaling up, and financial basics.

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to grow, these sessions are designed to give you tools you can put to work right away.
-Starts September 14
-Virtual via Zoom
-$15 per workshop

See the flyer for the full schedule and register at go.unl.edu/rural!

08/28/2026

08/25/2026

Nebraska Extension in Seward County is seeking a Part-Time 4-H Extension Assistant to support youth development programs.

View the position and apply online:
https://jobapp.countyofsewardne.com/job/part-time-4-h-assistant/