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4-H Online is open for 2027 Enrollment!
Are you ready to try new things, make great friends, and have fun while learning? 4-H is the place for you! Whether you're interested in animals, science, shooting sports, cooking, robotics, art, leadership, or community service, there's a project that matches your interests. As a 4-H member, you'll build confidence, learn valuable life skills, participate in exciting events, and create memories that last a lifetime. Don't miss out on the opportunities, experiences, and friendships waiting for you.
Enrollment for the new 4-H year is now open! Returning members and volunteers should re-enroll, and new members are encouraged to join and explore all that 4-H has to offer. Visit 4HOnline at https://v2.4honline.com to complete your enrollment or https://go.unl.edu/wayne4henrollment for more information. Enroll today and start your next great adventure with 4-H because the best experiences begin when you take that first step!
Julie Schultz, Extension Educator
jschultz28@unl.edu
Emily Eilers, 4-H Assistant
eeilers4@unl.edu
Laurie Gansebom, Office Manager
lgansebom2@unl.edu
School Enrichment
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.
Important Dates
Important Dates
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4-H
National 4-H Week
October 4-10, 20264-H Achievement Program
October 8, 2026
3:30-6:00 PM
Wayne County Courthouse Basement Lobby
Stop by to vote for 4-H Council, enjoy a light refreshment, and pick up your member packet. Member packets will contain County Fair Premium Checks, Bonus Auction/Pool Money Checks, Achievement Certificates/Pins, and Re-enrollment Information. -
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Upcoming Events
News from Wayne County
Finding Focus
By Julie Schultz, 4-H Extension Educator
September 2026
The school year has already begun which means the slew of afterschool activities and homework assignments have returned. As families are pulled in different directions for school, work and practices, time as a family comes at a premium. Making efforts to build the focus of your youth could decrease time spent on homework to free up more time for family activities. Creating a permanent, designated study space is one way to build your youth’s focus. Here are a few items to keep in mind when creating the study space: READ MORE...
Pre-harvest Ponderings
Nicole Luhr
Water and Cropping Systems Extension Educator
The combines will be rolling through the fields at full throttle soon to get the crops harvested. Rain throughout the summer was beneficial this year in regard to soil moisture which resulted in little to no irrigation in the northeast part of the state. Before getting into the heat of harvest, here are a few things to point out. READ MORE...
