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   FONNER FIELD DAY -  Fonner Park, Grand Island, NE  -  Sunday, April 14, 2024

 

                    

 

JOIN THE UNL RACE NEBRASKA ENDEAVOR FOR A DAY OF FUN, EXPLORATION AND EDUCATION INTO WHAT ENCOMPASSES A DAY OF THOROUGHBRED RACING AT FONNER PARK

 

Sheridan County goat, Beef, Sheep and Swine 4-H Progress Show  Sunday, June 23, 2024- 10:00 a.m.

Sheridan County Fair Grounds, Gordon, Nebraska

Sponsored by Sheridan County 4-H Foundation  Check-In and Weigh-In from 7-9 a.m.  Show begins promptly at 10 a.m.

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Looking forward to seeing you all there.  

Questions call: Melissa Mracek 402.322.0655 Or Marie Nelson 308.327.2312

WILDERNESS WONDERS 4-H CAMP

Predator vs. Prey is the theme for the 2024 4-H Wilderness Wonders Camp! On May 23, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm will be offered for youth going into 3rd-5th grade. The camp is limited to 50 youth from four counties and will have a $40 fee. On May 24, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm will be offered for youth ages 5-7. The camp is limited to 50 from four counties and will have a $40 fee.

Registrations are due by May 3. Turn them in to the Extension Office as soon as possible! We wanted to promote this to 4-H families before we send the flyer home with local schools. The slots for both camps will fill up fast!

Animals training and printing of certificate prior to June 1st.

After families enroll online at v2.4honline.com, they can visit https://yqcaprogram.org/ and log in with their 4-H Online account information. Youth have the option of completing the training in person or online. The online training costs $12 per person and the in-person training only costs $3.

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