Nebraska Extension in Wayne County

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4-H Online is open for 2025 Enrollment!

The traditional 4-H Program in Wayne County is open to all youth 8-18 years of age and our Clover Kid Program* is for youth ages 5-7. Ages for the 2025 year are based on the 4-Her's age as of December 31, 2024. The main focus of the 4-H Program is learning by doing. A variety of projects for all interests are offered through 4-H. The 4-H year begins in October and runs through September. 

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Local Staff

Julie Schultz, Extension Educator
jschultz28@unl.edu

Laurie Gansebom, Office Manager
lgansebom2@unl.edu

 

Important Dates

  1. 2025 Wayne County Summer Workshops

    Workshop Flyer
    English |  español

    YQCA (Wayne) - May 28
    Poultry Showmanship Clinic - June 2
    YQCA (Pierce) - June 4
    Clover Kid Workshop - June 5
    Cornhole Board Workshop - June 9
    Dog Workouts - June 9
    Wooden Garden Flag Workshop - June 10
    Bee Hotel Virtual Workshop - June 10
    Entomology Workshop - June 11
    Let's Paint Run-a-Ways - June 12
    Clay/Leather Jewelry Workshop - June 16
    Jean Wreath Workshop - June 17
    Scones & Biscuit Workshop - June 20

  2. Special Agronomy & Special Garden Seeds

    Seeds are ready to be picked up at the Extension Office. 

     

  3. State Horse Show

    May 30 - Due to the Extension Office
    Horse ID's
    Horse Level Testing complete

    June 1 - Due online
    Entries 


    Click Here for More Information

     

     

  4. 4-H T-shirts

    Orders are due June 2, 2025. 
    Cost:
    $15.00/t-shirt for youth S through adult XL
    $20.00/t-shirt for extended sizes
    Anyone, including parents and leaders can order
    Order Here!

     

Upcoming Events

News from Wayne County

WAYNE COUNTY JOINS NATIONAL EFFORT TO REACH MORE 
4-H YOUTH, SHAPING THE NEXT GENERATION OF BEYOND READY LEADERS

May 2025

Across the country, today’s youth are growing up in a unique moment in time where the world is rapidly changing. Life following a pandemic, and the presence of artificial intelligence are just a few factors affecting mental health, confidence, and the ability to find contentment in life.    READ MORE...

Wayne County 4-H School Enrichment

What is 4-H School Enrichment?

Cooperation between schools and Nebraska Extension has existed for many years in Wayne County, complementing the educational goals of both organizations.  The 4-H School Enrichment Program uses materials that are research-based and produced by specialists from the University of Nebraska—Lincoln, the National 4-H Council and various universities and organizations throughout the United States.

The purpose of a 4-H school enrichment program is to encourage long-term involvement in 4-H, enhance the relationship between 4-H and school systems (public and private), provide informal education to complement formal education, enhance the subject matter being studied, and foster and promote enthusiasm and support for participation in other 4-H programs.

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