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Extension Office Closed February 16th
The Richardson County Extension Office in the Courthouse will be closed on Monday, February 16th in observance of President's Day.
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.
2026 4-H Volunteer Training Sessions
Register by February 6th
New for 2026: Richardson County 4-H Volunteer Training Sessions!
Join us during four informative, collaborative sessions where we will cover the basics of 4-H, the building blocks of 4-H community clubs, opportunities provided to youth in 4-H, and everything related to our Junior and State Fairs. Come prepared to learn how to be the best part of the support system that makes Richardson County 4-H a huge success for the youth of our county.
Sessions will be held from 6:00 - 7:30pm over four Wednesdays:
February 11 - Introduction to 4-H
February 25 - 4-H Building Blocks
March 11 - 4-H Opportunities
March 25 - Everything Fair
A light meal will be provided for all participants.
Registration closes February 6th. Register today at: https://go.unl.edu/2026rc4hvolunteertraining
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/
