Richardson County 4-H Forecast

Let’s paint the nation green!

On October 6th, we’re kicking off #National4HWeek with a bold splash of Nebraska 4-H spirit. Whether it’s a green hat, shirt, face paint, or even green socks—show the world you’re #4HBeyondReady! ✨

Snap a pic in your best green gear, tag @national4H, and help us flood social media with the power of Nebraska 4-H. Let’s light up every feed with your boldest green!

To celebrate our 4-H families during 4-H Week, the Extension Office will be placing yard signs at all our members yards on Monday October 6th!

Take a photo and share your 4-H story on our Facebook post starting on the 6th to enter the 4-H week drawing!

Keep a look out for these signs and be prepared to be #4Hbeyondready!

Our Fall Take & Make Projects are open to all youth with no requirement to be a 4-H member. Both projects will be eligible for the 2026 4-H Fair, with entry class suggestions included.

Wood Block Turkeys - Create your own unique turkey with a colorful tail fan to adorn your thanksgiving table! Cost is $15. Project will be ready to pick up at the extension office the week of October 20th, or the project can be shipped for $8.

Register by October 3rd by following this link: go.unl.edu/turkey_making or by giving the office a call at 402-245-4324.

Yarn Trees - Make trees with star toppers to decorate during the holidays! Cost is $15. Project will be ready to pick up at the extension office before thanksgiving (November 27th), or the project can be shipped for $8.

Register by November 7th by following this link: go.unl.edu/yarn_tree or by giving the office a call at 402-245-4324.

ALL THINGS PUMPKIN!

Join us Saturday, November 8th from 9am - 12pm for a morning of baking! All recipes will include the fruit of the season, pumpkin. Open to all youth 8 - 18 years old, with no requirement to be enrolled in 4-H.

Cost for the class is $10. Register by October 31st by following this link: go.unl.edu/pumpkin_baking or by calling the office at 402-245-4324.

October 1

• 4-H Achievement Applications due

• Youth Booster Scholarships due - retroactive

October 4

• 4-H KICKOFF SOCIAL - 5pm - 9pm - Sycamore Springs Resort

October 5-11

• National 4-H Week

October 6

• Beyond Ready: Go Green! Wear green to promote National 4-H Week!
• Office Closed for staff to place yard signs

October 13

• Office Closed for Columbus Day

November 11

• Office Closed for Veterans Day

November 26-28

• Office Closed for Thanksgiving