Nebraska Extension Box Butte County

05/31/2026

Fair Checkpoint Mandatory meeting for all 4-H & FFA youth wanting to participate in the 2026 Box Butte County Fair.

Topics to be covered:

- Meeting new Educator Tessa Reece
- Fundraiser Information
- Fair deadline reminders and schedule
- Help completing any fair forms

Two dates to attend this mandatory meeting:

May 21st - 6:00 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Multi-Purpose Hall in Hemingford
or
June 1st -6:00 p.m. at the Extension Office in Alliance

Any questions: Box Butte County Extension Office (308)762-5616

05/29/2026

AG 360 : Exploring Hawaii, Alaska, and Nebraska in VR

Join this FUN one-day camp to explore agriculture and technology through the creation of virtual reality (VR) tours. Participants will learn about local agriculture as well as Hawaii and Alaska, create tours, and publish their work for public viewing. You will also have the chance to immerse yourself in local agriculture and ask questions of ag professionals while learning about both VR Tour creation and innovative agricultural and research practices.

WHO: Youth going into grades 7th grade and up!

COST: $25 (includes lunch, Hawaiian and Alaskan snacks, and supplies for all activities)

WHEN: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

WHERE:
June 1st at West Central Research Extension, Education Center (North Platte)
June 2nd at Panhandle Research Extension, Education Center (Scottsbluff)
June 3rd at US Meat Animal Research Center (Clay Center)
June 4th at Haskell Ag Lab (Concord)

Registration submitted by Monday, June 1st at noon.

Register at https://go.unl.edu/ag360 or use QR Code

Space is limited to 40 participants at each site.

Questions? Reach out to Brandy at (402) 759-3712 or [email protected] or Sarah at (308) 772-3311 or [email protected]

05/28/2026

Marvelous Muffins: Bake it to Fair

When: June 15th from 10 am to 12 pm

Where: Box Butte Extension Office

Who: Ages 8+

Cost: $15

Please bring a sack lunch if staying for the Photography workshop

Register by: June 1st

Participants will learn basic baking skills, mix and bake muffins, and experiment with different flavors and mix-ins to create their own unique recipe.

To register for this fun baking workshop: https://go.unl.edu/iv3p

Information about all our 2026 Summer Workshops:
https://extension.unl.edu/workshops-camps/

05/26/2026

Help us provide positive youth development opportunities to all Box Butte County youth through our fundraising campaign. Funds will be used to help provide school enrichment programs like embryology, butterfly life cycle, college and career ready programs, Real Colors, allowing youth to compete in contests and so much more.

Donate today at https://givebutter.com/box-butte-county-4-h-2026-nrwxci

05/26/2026

Snap & Shoot Photography Workshop

Learn photography tips from our resident expert Steph Mantooth!

When: June 15th from 1 pm to 3 pm
Where: Box Butte Extension Office
Who: Ages 8+
Cost: $15

Please bring a sack lunch if coming from the Muffin Workshop

Register by: June 1st

For more information or to register for any of our workshops:
https://go.unl.edu/iv3p

05/24/2026

Summer Maker Day

Come create 4 projects in 1 day! Youth will create a bookshelf, doormat, tray, and a crate ottoman!

When: June 16th from 9 am to 3 pm
Where: Box Butte Extension Office
Who: Ages 8+
Cost: $45

Please bring a sack lunch

Register by: June 1st

Register for this workshop or to get more information on any of summer workshops: https://go.unl.edu/iv3p

05/23/2026

2026 Summer Workshop 4-H Livestock Fitting & Showmanship on June 9, 2026 .
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Box Butte County Fairgrounds Livestock Barn.

For more information or to register for any of our workshops:
https://go.unl.edu/iv3p

05/22/2026

Help us provide positive youth development opportunities to all Box Butte County youth through our fundraising campaign. Funds will be used to help provide school enrichment programs like embryology, butterfly life cycle, college and career ready programs, Real Colors, allowing youth to compete in contests and so much more. Donate today at

Together we can provide Positive Youth Development Activities for all of Box Butte County's youth. Join our campaign!

05/22/2026

Building Better Babysitters

Become the Best Babysitter you can be by attending this class to learn child care basics, CPR, safety, and more!

Where: Box Butte Extension Office

When: June 23rd from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Who: Ages 10+
Cost: $35
Register by: June 15th

For more information on this workshop or to register for any of our summer workshops:

https://go.unl.edu/iv3p