National 4-H Week

October 5-11 is National 4-H Week and we want you to take any opportunity to go out there and promote the Green, White and GREAT 4-H program! Yes, Burt County usually puts more emphasis on County 4-H Week in March, but there is nothing to say we can’t “practice” during National 4-H Week in October! Give it some thought, maybe you’ll want to do something with your class or on your own, or maybe you’ll make plans to celebrate with your 4-H Club…either way is fine!

Companion Animal & Wildlife Career Day at UNL

If you have ever contemplated a career working with animals this may be the opportunity for you.

The University of Nebraska — Lincoln is hosting a career day on October 8th. The session will start at 9:00 a.m. through 2:30 p.m. The event will be hosted on UNL’s East Campus. The events will include: Career Panel – talk to representatives from a zoo, pet food company, & the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission; Student Panels – find out about internships and possible careers and an Educational Session – learn about animal anatomy & physiology, animal reproduction, and wildlife Ecology. Space will fill up quickly with sessions limited to only 50 participants. Contact Alli Raymond at 402-472-0204 or araymond2@unl.edu to RSVP.

4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshops

Two Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshops are scheduled in October. They will be held October 11-12 in Seward and October 25-26 at Auburn. Both workshops will be held at the fairgrounds in the respective locations. Registration deadline for Seward is October 1 and the deadline to register for the Auburn session is October 15.

4-H National Youth Science Experiment

The National 4-H Youth Science Experiment will be conducted in Burt County on October 7 & 9. Burt County students will be part of millions of young people becoming scientists for a day during the 7th Annual 4-H National Youth Science Day (NYSD). This event, seeks to spark an early youth interest and leadership in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers in an effort keep America competitive in those fields. One grade in every school in Burt County will participate in this science event again this year. If you aren’t part of it or you’d like to use it with your 4-H Club just contact the Extension Office to schedule it.

In this year’s experiment youth will design and build an aerodynamic food transportation device that can deliver a payload of nutritious food to disaster victims. Youth will learn engineering concepts, develop math skills, learn about nutrition, and help solve a relevant global issue. (It really looks cool, so check it out!)

Nebraska 4-H Foundation Trail Ride:

Saddle up and join the fun for a guided Trail Ride in the scenic Sandhills of Nebraska October 10-12. Enjoy the beautiful scenery while riding trails in the Nebraska National Forest near Halsey. Delicious meals, family activities and great entertainment await you at the Nebraska State 4-H Camp. If you are unable to ride, auction donations are needed, or be a corporate or business sponsor. For more information visit the website athttp://centralsandhills.unl.edu/trailride A live and silent auction will be held.  Many of you are very talented at making items that could be donated to the auction. These items could include cinnamon rolls, pies, quilts, framed photos, wood carvings, or scarves.  Items can be sent to the auction by getting them to committee members or camp board members such as Gary or Monte Stauffer, Bruce Treffer, Jill Walahoski, Lindsay Shearer, Deb Kraenow, or Jesse Goertz. Source: Monte Stauffer 402-444-7804. mstauffer1@unl.edu

Mary Loftis,

Extension Assistant
UNL Extension – Burt County
111 North 13th Street, Suite 6
Tekamah, NE 68061
Phone: (402) 374-2929

Fax: (402) 374-2930

Internet: mloftis2@unl.edu

Mary Loftis