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Office Closed May 25

Our office will be closed on Monday, May 25th in recognition of Memorial Day.

Sewing Workshop

Register by May 29th

Need a start in your sewing journey?

Our next workshop is our Sewing Basics Workshop where you will learn some basic sewing skills and complete a pair of pajama pants.

When: Tuesday, June 2nd from 9am to 3pm

Where: Falls City Middle School

A pizza lunch will be provided. Cost is $35 and includes the pattern, material, thread, and all tools required to complete a pair of pajama pants ready for fair.

This workshop is for 8-18 year olds only; Clover Kids be on the lookout for our next project workshop! Limited to the first 10 registrants.

For more information please see our flyer: https://go.unl.edu/2026rcsewingflyer

To register today visit: https://go.unl.edu/rc26sewing

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Online Fair Entries Open!

2026 Richardson County 4-H/FFA Junior Fair Online Entries Now Open!

Shooting Sports Entries Due June 1st

Livestock & Contest Entries Due June 15th

Static Exhibit Entries Due July 13th

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2026 GroBigRed Virtual Learning Series

Announcing the 2026 GroBigRed Virtual Learning Series!

This webinar series, sponsored by Nebraska Extension and delivered via Zoom, is a great opportunity to join experts from Nebraska Extension to learn and ask questions!

All programs are on the second Wednesday of the month from Noon-1 pm CT.

Topics include vegetable & flower gardens, lawn care, tree management and more!

There is no cost to join. For more information and to register, please visit https://hles.unl.edu/lawn-garden/gro-big-red/

2025-2026 4-H Enrollment is Open!

Enrollment Due June 15th!

Enroll at 4HOnline.com
During enrollment on 4HOnline, you will be required to select at least one project but are not required to select all projects you will be participating in for the 2025-2026 4-H year.
If you are participating in the Shooting Sports or Horse projects, you are required to enroll in those projects online since there are forms that are required to be filled out for those projects.
Our adult leader volunteers are also required to enroll, if you don't have a current screening, the website will let you know if it's required this year and give instructions on how to complete the required screening.