Nebraska Extension Box Butte County

10/15/2026

🌟 Clover Kids 4-H Meeting 🌟
For Youth Ages 5-7

📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026
⏰ 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
📍 Multi-purpose Hall at Box Butte County Fairgrounds

Join us for a fun-filled Clover Kids 4-H meeting! Discover what 4-H is all about, participate in a hands-on activity, make new friends, and enjoy learning through exciting experiences.

🍀 Learn about 4-H opportunities
🎨 Explore and create through fun activities
🤝 Meet new friends
🌟 Learn and grow in a welcoming environment

We look forward to seeing you there!

❓ Questions? Contact the Box Butte County Extension Office at 308-762-5616.

Come explore, create, learn, and have fun with Clover Kids! 🍀😊

10/14/2026

🌟 Clover Kids 4-H Meeting 🌟
For Youth Ages 5-7

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
⏰ 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Join us for a fun-filled Clover Kids 4-H meeting! Discover what 4-H is all about, participate in a hands-on activity, make new friends, and enjoy learning through exciting experiences.

🍀 Learn about 4-H opportunities
🎨 Explore and create through fun activities
🤝 Meet new friends
🌟 Learn and grow in a welcoming environment

We look forward to seeing you there!

❓ Questions? Contact the Box Butte County Extension Office at 308-762-5616.

Come explore, create, learn, and have fun with Clover Kids! 🍀😊

10/14/2026

The first frost of fall is on its way, are your plants weather ready?

Follow these steps to prevent landscape damage as nighttime temperatures dip below 36°F this week.

▪Water and mulch soils around plants and trees, especially for new plantings.

▪Bring tender plants inside or cover them with staked bedsheets overnight, then uncover in the morning.

▪Unhook garden hoses from spigots and drain them prior to freezing temperatures (32°F) to prevent splits, burst fittings and frozen pipes and back flow devices.

▪Don’t walk or drive on green lawns showing frost, or mow or fertilize them.

▪Don’t cut spent foliage to the ground for winter—leave at least 12 inches as insulation from wind and cold.

▪Wait until spring to prune trees to avoid frost cracking.

COMMENT: Find more weather ready tips at hles.unl.edu.

10/13/2026

2027 STATE 4-H HORSE SHOW
📅 July 10–14, 2027
📍 Fonner Park | Grand Island, Nebraska

Get ready for the 2027 Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Show! Join us as Nebraska 4-H youth showcase their hard work, dedication, and horsemanship skills.

With classes for all skill levels, from halter and showmanship to advanced riding events, there are opportunities for every young horse enthusiast to shine!

Start planning now and be part of one of Nebraska’s premier 4-H horse events. We look forward to seeing you there!

Website Notice: The UNL Horse website is currently being updated. If you have questions about information on the website, please contact Cindy Wolverton at [email protected].

10/12/2026

10/11/2026

Here are the answers for the Solve It Saturday questions! Thank you for celebrating National 4-H Week with us. 🧩😆🍀

10/11/2026

Getting ready to tackle a game day spread? 🏈

Make sure your favorite dishes are remembered for all the right reasons! 🥳

Follow these essential tips to keep food poisoning off the field.

https://go.unl.edu/gamedayfoodsafety

10/10/2026

It's time to put your 4-H knowledge and problem solving skills to the test!

Can you solve the 4-H puzzle? 🤔

1. What year did 4-H start?

2. What talk show host had a show called Clover Power? When was Clover Power on air?

3. What does Garfield the Cat have to do with 4-H?

4. What Agent is known for playing the Cow Game on 4-H road trips?

💡Think you know the answers ? Share your guesses in the comments!

Let's see who can solve the 4-H puzzle! 💚

10/09/2026

Nebraska Extension hosted a fun-filled , hands-on AgSplosion Day for Box Butte County 2nd graders on Tuesday, October 6, at the Box Butte County Fairgrounds in Hemingford.

Students explored the world of agriculture and learned about beef, dairy, and swine along with potatoes, wheat and agriculture technology.

It was great opportunity for students to learn where their food comes from, discover the importance of agriculture, and experience learning beyond the classroom!

10/09/2026

Share on new project idea. Every great 4-H journey starts with a spark - new idea, new interest, or something you've always wanted to try!

Today's challenge is to think outside the box and dream up your next 4-H project!

💡What new project would you love to try?

Share your idea in the comments and let's inspire each other to find our next 4-H SPARK! 💚