University of Wyoming's Biodiversity Institute

The University of Wyoming's Biodiversity Institute, a division of the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources, seeks to promote research, education, and outreach concerning the study of living organisms in Wyoming and beyond. Learn more about our mission and work!

Call for Nominations: Biodiversity Contributions Award

Do you know someone who has dedicated their career to advancing biodiversity research and education in Wyoming?  Nominate him or her (or them!) for the Biodiversity Contributions Award by May 31, 2013!  Learn more.

What's Happening This Summer:

• Pollinator education and citizen science projects - learn about what insects, birds and mammals make plant reproduction - and the flowers, fruits and vegetables that result - possible!

• Amphibian citizen science projects - what toads and frogs live in the Medicine Bow and Wind River Mountains?  We need your help to find out!  More information soon.

• Biodiversity workshops - what is biodiversity and how do you study it?  When is it useful?  Learn the answers to these and many other questions through our biodiversity workshops.

• Green roof activity - visitors are welcome on the Berry Prairie, the green roof atop the Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center.  You can also follow our blog: berryprairie.blogspot.com!

• Summer school partnerships - we happily partner with summer school programs to provide field trips, workshops and other activities related to biological diversity and ecosystems.  Contact us to learn more!