Join Democracy in Dialogue Virtual Exchange
Exciting news! Jennifer Epp has been selected by the Smithsonian Institute's Democracy in Dialogue program to host a virtual exchange this spring as part of our preparation for Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF).
A group of local teens will be matched with another group of teens from somewhere else in the United States. Throughout the spring, they will participate in a virtual exchange telling the story of their local communities from their youth perspective. At the conclusion, each group will have the opportunity to select objects to be sent to the Smithsonian Institute to represent the communities' part in the United States' first 250 years. The stories and objects will be part of the Smithsonian's plan to celebrate the upcoming sesquicentennial!
Local teens not participating in Citizenship Washington Focus are welcome to join the virtual exchange too. This will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make connections with teens from another part of the country and represent our unique community. If you'd like more information about CWF or Democracy in Dialogue, please reach out to Jen at 308-346-4200 or jepp@unl.edu.
GLW 4-H Enrollment Encouraged by March 15th
GLW 4-H enrollment for 2025 is encouraged by March 15th. 4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization focused on developing skills and knowledge in agriculture, science, citizenship and healthy lifestyles. This program aims to create positive, hands-on educational experiences open to all youth in preparation for lives as successful citizens and leaders. In Nebraska, one in three youth is actively engaged in 4-H through clubs, afterschool activities and school enrichment programs. We have activities ranging from photography to animal science and foods to conservation wildlife to suit the interests of every youth. Enroll at v2.4honline.com for free at your convenience.
Families are also welcome to enroll in the GLW Extension office during our regular hours. If you wish to enroll your youth in GLW 4-H, please contact Jennifer Epp at Nebraska Extension in Garfield, Loup & Wheeler Counties at 308-346-4200 or jepp@unl.edu. You can also learn more about upcoming programming in GLW by visiting us the GLW 4-H facebook page.
