Nebraska Extension Box Butte County

10/07/2026

Today, we're celebrating the reasons that make 4-H so special!

Why do YOU love 4-H? 💚

Whether you're a 4-H member, volunteer, parent, grandparent, or family member, we want to hear from you!

📸Share a picture and tell us why 4-H is important to you.

Let's fill the comments with the people, experiences, friendships, and memoires that make 4-H special to our community!

10/06/2026

4-H Enrollment is Now Open! 🎉

Ready for another great year of learning, Leadership and fun? Enroll in 4-H today!

▪️Robotics members need to enroll in 4-H by November.

▪️Shooting sports members must complete enrollment before attending practices.

▪️Club leaders need to enroll before hosting a club meeting.

▪️Enrollment must be completed by June 15, 202 to be eligible to participate in the County Fair!

To enroll visit: V2.4HONLINE.COM

10/06/2026

Today, we're celebrating the 4-H teams that work together, learn together, and cheer each other on!

📸Share a picture of your 4-H team and tell us:

What do you enjoy most about working together?

From club activities and community service to livestock shows, contests, workshops, and everything in between- teamwork makes the 4-H dream work!

10/05/2026

💚 GO GREEN MONDAY! 💚

Today's challenge is to find something GREEN around you. Extra points if you can connect it to 4-H.

Maybe it's a green plant, a favorite 4-H shirt, a green tractor, a garden vegetable, or something completely unexpected!

📸Take a picture or tell us what you found in the the comments.

Let's see how creative you can get while showing off your 4-H Spirit! 🍀

10/04/2026

It's 4-H Week, and we want to see what YOU love about 4-H!

Show us your favorite 4-H project and tell us why it's special to you! Whether you love showing livestock, creating art, cooking, gardening, shooting sports, or another 4-H project, every project has a story to tell.

What have you learned, what are you most proud of, or what makes this project your favorite?

10/03/2026

🏆 4-H ACHIEVEMENT APPLICATIONS 🏆

📅 DUE OCTOBER 5!

✨ Take credit for all you’ve accomplished!
Complete your Achievement Application and tell us about your 4-H experiences, growth, leadership & achievements!

📍 Drop off at the Extension Office
📧 Email to [email protected]

👉 Don’t wait—get your application started today!

🔗 Applications & information:

https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/boxbutte/4-h/awards-recognition/

https://4h.unl.edu/statewide-events-opportunities/awards-recognition/achievement-application/

10/02/2026

Let's get ready to celebrate National 4-H Week by checking out the October newsletter at: https://app.smore.com/n/by2h9 Inside you will find information about Clover Kids meetings, Shooting Sports, and more!

BOX BUTTE COUNTY 4-H NEWSLETTER

10/02/2026

Celebrate being a 4-H member! Stop by the Extension Office to grab a cookie and some lemonade, learn more about 4-H, and pick up some informational handouts.

Current 4-H members and youth interested in joining are welcome to stop by and enjoy a treat!

10/01/2026

Calling all 4-H volunteers, parents and caregivers and any adult who wants to help
4-H youth be ready for life and work in their future!

You're invited to join us for one of our upcoming Volunteer Road Show events.

You'll discover new opportunities for your members, network with other volunteers, and build your skills working with youth.

Session topics include: Artificial Intelligence for 4-H Volunteers: Tools to Work Smarter, Not Harder.

https://4h.unl.edu/resources/volunteers/road-show/

09/30/2026

Time is running out to add your name to our 2027 judges list! ⏳

Complete the sign-up form by September 30 at https://4h.unl.edu/resources/judges!