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Office Closed May 25

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

Forestry Workshop

Register by May 22nd

Our next workshop is all about forestry presented by Extension Horticulturist Nicole Stoner.

Complete 2-3 forestry projects for the fair!

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
9am - 3pm at Falls City Middle School
Ages 8-18 - No Clover Kid Workshop this time
Pizza Lunch will be provided
Cost is $40

Register by Friday May 22, 15 spaces available.
go.unl.edu/rcforestryworkshop

More information can be found at:
https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/richardson/about-richardson-county-4-h/workshops-camps/#tab-item-in-person-workshops-10868

Tall trees in a forest with sunlight streaming through branches, creating a warm glow.

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.