Barnyards & Backyards
University of Wyoming Extension
1000 E. University Ave, Department #3354
Laramie, WY 82071
Email: barnyardsbackyards@uwyo.edu
January 22, 2013
7 pm
United Presbyterian Church meeting room
Corner of 11th and Ivinson Street
(enter through North door, go up the stairs, meeting room is on the right)
Laramie, WY
Laramie Garden Club gardening presentation by Mark Ellison, Community Resource Forester,
WY State Forestry Division. Presentation will be before/at the beginning of a Laramie
Garden Club meeting. Non-members welcome! laramiegardenclub.org
January 23, 2013
7 pm
Laramie Local Foods
Methodist Church
Laramie, WY
Talk by a Farmers' Union member followed by discussion and questions. For more info
call Dave at 742-2522.
Jan 30-31st, 2013
9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day
Armory Building
Riverton, WY
More than 30 sessions on a variety of topics. For more information contact University
of WY educator Ron Cunningham at 307-332-2363 or email him at ronc@uwyo.edu.
February 5, 2013
5:30 pm
Laramie Local Foods
UW Greenhouse (30th and Harney)
Laramie, WY
Saving money, gaining plant knowledge, sharing w/friends Robin Waldo Groose of UW
leads discussion. Call Sonya for more info: 742-4066.
Feb 5 & 6, 2013
Worland Community Center Complex
1200 Culbertson Ave.
Worland, WY
Registration begins both mornings at 8:30 am. Sessions are 9:15-noon and1:15 -3:45
p.m. Tuesday and 9:15 a.m. to noon Wednesday. A rangeland health assessment panel
discussion is 1:15-3 p.m.
Sessions include trends in local food marketing, estate planning, quick dinners from
the garden, range nutrition, raised bed gardening, weed control in sainfoin, high
tunnels and members of the Wyoming Highway Patrol will present “Commercial vehicles
and agricultural operations.
February 13 and February 14, 2013
Brighton, CO
The Colorado Agriculture “Big and Small” Conference and Trade Show will be held on Wednesday, February 13 and Thursday, February 14, 2013 at the Waymire Event Complex “Dome” located at the Adams County Regional Park / Fair Grounds near Brighton, Colorado. This conference is a well attended two-day event that offers great educational opportunities for commercial crop and livestock producers, small acreage landowners, and urban farming.
Registration and program details are online at www.coloradoagriculturebigandsmall.com or contact Jennifer Cook at jennifer.cook@colostate.edu for more information.
Feb 23, 2013
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Holiday Inn
Cody, WY
Speakers will cover a wide range of topics from permaculture, growing grapes, building
roads, pasture management to native plants for drought. To register contact Sandra
Frost at 307-754-8836. $15 fee to cover lunch.
February 26, 2013
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sublette County Weed and Pest office
12 South Bench Rd.
Pinedale, WY
Presented by SnoAnn Engler, Sublette Co. Conservation District, and Brook Lee, Wyoming
State Forestry Division.
Sponsored by Sublette Co. Weed & Pest, Sublette Co. Conservation District, University
of WY Extension and Barnyards & Backyards. For more information contact Julie Kraft,
Sublette Co. Weed & Pest, at 307-367-4728.
Feb 27, 2013
6:30 pm
Moorcroft Fire Hall
Moorcroft, WY
Workshop topics will include: Preparing your home and property for a wildfire, What
to do during a wildfire event near your home, What to do after the wildfire.
This workshop, hosted by Crook County Fire & Emergency Management and UW Extension,
will include specific information on the proper removal of fuels; where to go; and,
what to do if caught in a fire. UW Extension will also share weed control, soil, and
reseeding strategies following a wildfire.
For more information contact Brian Sebade, University of WY Extension educator, at
307-283-4520 or bsebade@uwyo.edu
Feb 28, 2013
6:30 pm
Hulett Community Center
Hulett, WY
Workshop topics will include: Preparing your home and property for a wildfire, What
to do during a wildfire event near your home, What to do after the wildfire.
This workshop, hosted by Crook County Fire & Emergency Management and UW Extension,
will include specific information on the proper removal of fuels; where to go; and,
what to do if caught in a fire. UW Extension will also share weed control, soil, and
reseeding strategies following a wildfire.
For more information contact Brian Sebade, University of WY Extension educator, at
307-283-4520 or bsebade@uwyo.edu
February 28, 2013
5:30-7:30 pm
Laramie Local Foods
Albany County Fairgrounds
Laramie, WY
Are you interested in healthier cooking or eating local? Come join UW Extension and explore cooking with leafy greens grown in Laramie. This program works in partnership with Laramie Local Foods and Bright Agrotech to provide hands-on and guided kitchen instruction. Leave motivated and confident to getting more greens on your plate! All materials provided and tastings are highly encouraged. RSVPs required due to limited kitchen space. To RSVP contact Diane Saenz at (307) 328-2642 or email dsaenz@uwyo.edu.
March 5, 2013 (first session)
6 to 9 pm
Series includes classes every Tuesday until May 7
University of WY Extension Office
Worland, WY
For more information contact UW Extension educator Brandon Greet at 307-347-3431 or
bgreet@uwyo.edu
March 7, 2013
6:30 pm
Sundance Courthouse Community Room
Sundance, WY
Workshop topics will include: Preparing your home and property for a wildfire, What
to do during a wildfire event near your home, What to do after the wildfire.
This workshop, hosted by Crook County Fire & Emergency Management and UW Extension,
will include specific information on the proper removal of fuels; where to go; and,
what to do if caught in a fire. UW Extension will also share weed control, soil, and
reseeding strategies following a wildfire.
For more information contact Brian Sebade, University of WY Extension educator, at
307-283-4520 or bsebade@uwyo.edu
March 12, 2013
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sublette County Weed and Pest office
12 South Bench Rd.
Pinedale, WY
Presented by Hudson Hill, University of WY Extension.
Sponsored by Sublette Co. Weed & Pest, Sublette Co. Conservation District, University
of WY Extension and Barnyards & Backyards. For more information contact Julie Kraft,
Sublette Co. Weed & Pest, at 307-367-4728.
March 19, 2013
12:00 – 1:00 pm MT
CSU Webinar
There are many tantalizing, tasty, and tough native plants out there that can produce edible fruit and enhance your landscape. We will discuss these plants as well as some choice cultivars. Options are given for all elevations in Colorado. Presented by Irene Shonle, CSU Extension Director in Gilpin County
March 21, 2013
12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Canyon meeting room
Campbell County Recreation Center
250 W. Shoshone
Gillette, WY
Topics and Presenters at the workshop include:
Range management considerations — Rachel Mealor, UW Range Extension Specialist
Weed Management— Brian Mealor, UW Weed Extension Specialist
Forage and livestock economic considerations — Dallas Mount, UW Extension Educator
Platte County
Economic issues related to Water Resources, Kristi Hansen, UW Water Resources Economic
Specialist
NRCS programs available— Tim Kellogg, Gillette Field Office
A Cheatgrass Working Group will meet following the workshop for any interested individuals
wishing to participate in the discussion. Lunch will be provided, please RSVP to the
Campbell County Conservation District at 682-1824 before March 15. For additional
information please contact Brian Sebade at (307) 283-4520.
March 22, 2013
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Room 4
Upton Community Center
Upton, WY
Topics and Presenters at the workshop include:
Range management considerations — Rachel Mealor, UW Range Extension Specialist
Weed Management— Brian Mealor, UW Weed Extension Specialist
Forage and livestock economic considerations — Dallas Mount, UW Extension Educator
Platte County
Economic issues related to Water Resources, Kristi Hansen, UW Water Resources Economic
Specialist
A Cheatgrass Working Group will meet following the workshop for any interested individuals
wishing to participate in the discussion. Sponsored by UW Extension and Weston Co.
Natural Resource District. For additional information please contact Brian Sebade
at (307) 283-4520.
March 23, 2013
9am-Noon
Carbon County Fairgrounds
Multi-Plex Building
Rawlins, WY
Learn all the tricks to starting your own seeds and successfully transplanting plants
into your Carbon County garden. This session will include hands-on lessons for starting
seeds, reviewing various DIY light options for indoor seed starting, information on
when and how to plant your seedlings and seeds, and recommendations for designing
your garden space. This class will touch on edibles and ornamentals.
Instructors: Mary and Gary Jacobsen of Doggett’s Greenhouse, Encampment; Jennifer
Thompson, Small Acreage Outreach Coordinator with UW Extension; Mae Smith, UW Extension
Educator
Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children. Students are encouraged to bring a drawn
layout of their garden space. We may spend some time outdoors so please dress appropriately.
Gardening gloves are suggested for those who want to keep their hands free from dirt.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or other supervising adult. To sign
up contact Sarah Smith, Carbon Co Higher Edu Center at, 307-328-9274 or ssmith@cchec.org.
Sponsored by CCHEC and UW Extension.
March 26, 2013
7 pm
United Presbyterian Church meeting room
Corner of 11th and Ivinson Street
(enter through North door, go up the stairs, meeting room is on the right)
Laramie, WY
Laramie Garden Club gardening presentation by Karen Panter, UW Extension Horticulture
Specialist Presentation will be before/at the beginning of a Laramie Garden Club meeting.
Non-members welcome!
April 2, 2013
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
USDA Service Center
Newcastle, WY
Native and Xeric Landscaping– Tom Heald, Wyoming Plant Company
For more information contact Weston Co Natural Resource District at (307)746-3264.
April 2, 2013
12:00 – 1:00 pm MT
CSU Webinar
Colorado water rights can be frustrating for the mountain homeowner. For example,
there are no outdoor water rights for houses with wells drilled after May 8, 1972
on less than 35 acres. In this webinar, learn techniques that allow you to grow beautiful
ornamentals (and even vegetables) without violating water rights restrictions. Presented
by Irene Shonle, CSU Extension Director in Gilpin County
April 6, 2013
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Lander Valley High School
350 Baldwin Creek Road
A wide variety of topics covered at the Barnyards & Backyards workshops and a wide
variety of vendors. For more information contact Popo Agie Conservation District
at 307-332-3114.
April 9, 2013
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sublette County Weed and Pest office
12 South Bench Rd.
Pinedale, WY
Learn techniques and plant picks that will help you have a beautiful landscape with
less water. Presented by Jennifer Thompson, University of WY Extension.
Sponsored by Sublette Co. Weed & Pest, Sublette Co. Conservation District, University
of WY Extension and Barnyards & Backyards. For more information contact Julie Kraft,
Sublette Co. Weed & Pest, at 307-367-4728.
April 9, 2013
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
USDA Service Center
Newcastle, WY
Rain Gardens – Scott Hininger, UW Extension
For more information contact Weston Co Natural Resource District at (307)746-3264.
April 11, 2013
12:00-1:00 pm MT
CSU Webinar
Learn how to protect water quality on your property. We will discuss common water quality concerns related to private wells, pesticide and chemical handling, animal manure management, and oil and gas. Presented by Eric Wardle, CSU Soil and Crops Research Associate and Troy Bauder, Water Quality Specialist in the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences at CSU.
April 12, 2013
1:00- 8:00 p.m.
Niobrara County Fairgrounds
Lusk, WY
Lots of great topics including:
Poultry and egg production
Building you own high tunnel
Gardening for every body
Container gardening in Wyoming
Flyer for full agenda and topic descriptions. For more information contact the Niobrara Co. UW Extension office at at 307-334-3534
April 13, 2013
9am-noon
1003 W. Maple
Rawlins, WY
Our Carbon County growing season is short, but across the state backyard gardeners
are learning to extend the season using simple and available materials. Come and learn
as Chuck Mollica, occupational therapist, avid gardener, botanist and horticulturalist
shows us season extension methods such as using cold frames (hoop houses), greenhouses,
frost cover fabrics, perennial/woody crop protection and micro-climate use. We’ll
discuss composting and it's use.
Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children. A large portion of this class will be held
outdoors. Please dress appropriately! Work gloves are encouraged. Children under 12
must be accompanied by a parent or other supervising adult. To sign up contact Sarah
Smith, Carbon Co Higher Edu Center at, 307-328-9274 or ssmith@cchec.org. Sponsored
by CCHEC and UW Extension.
April 16, 2013
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
USDA Service Center
Newcastle, WY
Organic Pest Control – Steve Schmitz, Campbell County Weed & Pest
Flyer for full agenda and topic descriptions. For more information contact Weston Co Natural Resource District at (307)746-3264.
April 17, 2013
5:30 pm
Laramie Local Foods
Bright Agrotech greenhouse (meet there)
Laramie, WY
Tour our local Bright Agrotech green-house facility as well as the fish house (aquaponics)
to enjoy seeing green in Laramie in April! Directions: West on Snowy Range Road, under
Interstate, left on Adams Street to Commerce Street; left again. Watch for greenhouse
past Happy Jack Software. Call Peggy for more info: 399-1802.
April 23, 2013
7 pm
United Presbyterian Church meeting room
Corner of 11th and Ivinson Street
(enter through North door, go up the stairs, meeting room is on the right)
Laramie, WY
Laramie Garden Club gardening presentation by Jeff Edwards, UW Extension Specialist.
Presentation will be before/at the beginning of a Laramie Garden Club meeting. Non-members
welcome!
April 23, 2013
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
USDA Service Center
Newcastle, WY
Bee Keeping – Jerry Owens, ADR Bees
For more information contact Weston Co Natural Resource District at (307)746-3264.
April 23, 2013
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sublette County Weed and Pest office
12 South Bench Rd.
Pinedale, WY
Sponsored by Sublette Co. Weed & Pest, Sublette Co. Conservation District, University
of WY Extension and Barnyards & Backyards. For more information contact Julie Kraft,
Sublette Co. Weed & Pest, at 307-367-4728.
April 23, 2013
12:00-1:00 pm MT
CSU Webinar
Geologist Al Albin, of USDA-NRCS, will discuss the geologic history of Northeastern
Colorado and how it relates to water wells and water availability. We will learn
about aquifers and specifically focus on the aquifers of the Denver Basin and the
Ogallala aquifer. Mr. Albin will also give an introduction to the Niobrara Formation,
a major target for oil and natural gas drilling in Colorado.
Last Wednesday of every month, February – May 2013
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Teton Conservation District
420 W. Pearl Ave.,
Jackson, WY
We need your input! Teton Conservation District would like to invite the community
to join them for a cup of coffee or tea at Coffee with the Conservation District.
This 4 part information series will be held at 10:00 am, on the last Wednesday of
every month February – May. Presentations include information on Landowner Cost-Share
Programs, Water Resources, Agricultural Resources, and Alternative Energy Options.
Space is limited! Please RSVP to Rachel at 307-733-2110 or rachel@tetonconservation.org
These events are free.
April 30, 2013
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
USDA Service Center
Newcastle, WY
Windbreaks/ Living Snow Fences – Dan Perko, Wyoming State Forestry
For more information contact Weston Co Natural Resource District at (307)746-3264.
May 7, 2013
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sublette County Weed and Pest office
12 South Bench Rd.
Pinedale, WY
Presented by Julie Kraft, Sublette Co. Weed & Pest.
Sponsored by Sublette Co. Weed & Pest, Sublette Co. Conservation District, University
of WY Extension and Barnyards & Backyards. For more information contact Julie Kraft,
Sublette Co. Weed & Pest, at 307-367-4728.
May 14th to 17th
8 AM to 5 PM Daily
Wheatland Middle School Campus
2600 West Mariposa Parkway
Wheatland, WY
Learn how to construct a high tunnel with locally available materials. High tunnels can help you extend your growing season. Please RSVP by May 13th. To register contact Steve Loyd sloyd@platte1.k12.wy.us 307-322-1518
May 14 to 18th, 2013
Pinedale, WY
For more information contact maggiepalmer@wyoming.com
May 22, 2013
10am – 12pm
WY 4H/Extension Building
255 W. Deloney St.
Jackson, WY
Hudson Hill from the University of Wyoming will be discussing with the public the benefits and challenges of using alternative energy options.
May 28, 2013
7 pm
United Presbyterian Church meeting room
Corner of 11th and Ivinson Street
(enter through North door, go up the stairs, meeting room is on the right)
Laramie, WY
Laramie Garden Club gardening presentation by Katie Haynes, Botanist, Medicine Bow
National Forest & Thunder Basin National Grassland). Presentation will be before/at
the beginning of a Laramie Garden Club meeting. Non-members welcome! laramiegardenclub.org
May 30, 2013
1 – 3pm
WY 4H/Extension Building
255 W. Deloney St.
Jackson, WY
Hudson Hill from the University of Wyoming will be discussing with the public the benefits and challenges of using alternative energy options.
9 a.m. to noon
June 3, 2013
Powell Research and Extension Center
one mile north of Powell on County Road 9
Powell, WY
Steve Miller, professor of botany at the University of Wyoming, will discuss and demonstrate
how to graft fruit trees. Cuttings and rootstock are available for practice.
For more information, contact UW Extension educator Sandra Frost at 307-754-8836 or
sfrost1@uwyo.edu.
June 4, 2013
3 – 5pm
WY 4H/Extension Building
255 W. Deloney St.
Jackson, WY
Hudson Hill from the University of Wyoming will be discussing with the public the benefits and challenges of using alternative energy options.
June 22, 2013
Berry Center, Room 138
University of WY Campus
Laramie, WY
Mark your calendar! Workshop will feature Scott Skogerboe, Ft. Collins Wholesale Nursery,
who will introduce us to hardy fruit trees and shrubs that can be grown in Wyoming.
Chris Hilgert, State Master Gardener Coordinator will give us tips on the successful
cultivation of small fruits. RSVP
June 22, 2013
North Community Garden
1st and Rohan
Gillette
For more information contact Hannah Hopp, UW Extension Campbell Co. Horticulture Program
Coordinator, at hjh10@ccgo.net or 307-682-7281
June 25 – June 27, 2013
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Powell Research and Extension Center
747 Road 9
Powell,WY
For more information contact Kathy Parsons at the Powell Research and Extension Center
at 307-754-2223 or kparsons@uwyo.edu
Every Saturday beginning August 3, 2013 through end of Sept
ARLC at 2011 Fairgrounds Road
Casper, WY
Vendors from the community, the state and the region bring garden related items to
the Casper market. Much of the product is fresh grown produce but we also have a
variety of craft and food products. Vendor spaces are always available, new vendors
please arrive by 6:45 to set up before our crowd of customers begin to gather.
August 14, 2013
5:30 p.m. to 7:00? p.m.
Meet at Bear Tree Tavern (Meeting Room)
Centennial, WY
We’ll start the evening with a brief presentation about our local weed species then we’ll head out for a walk around town to identify them in person and to discuss particular control strategies.
For more information and to RSVP, contact: Albany County Weed and Pest District 742-4469
September 6, 2013
8 AM—5 PM or until finished
Rose Skinner 4-H Preserve
(Two miles south of Pinedale on U.S.Highway 191 next to QEP Energy)
Pinedale, WY
Learn how to construct a High Tunnel. Using locally available materials. Discussions
concerning techniques
to extend the growing season. Please dress appropriately as this workshop is held
out-of-doors. Painting and working with lumber and tools is expected.
Must RSVP prior to Aug. 30. Registration Fee is $10.00 per person Lunch and drinks will be provided.
To register contact Windy Kelley at wkelley1@uwyo.edu or 307-367-4380
September 24, 2013
7 pm
United Presbyterian Church meeting room
Corner of 11th and Ivinson Street
(enter through North door, go up the stairs, meeting room is on the right)
Laramie, WY
Laramie Garden Club members and other attendees will discuss how the growing season
went, what worked, what didn’t, which plant varieties we love, etc. Presentation will
be before/at the beginning of a Laramie Garden Club meeting. Non-members welcome!
Oct 10, 2013
noon to 1 pm
Powell Library
217 E. Third Street
Powell, WY
Anne Hinckley, Park County Master Gardener will be speaking on composting. For more
information contact Sandra Frost, Park Co Extension at 754-8836 or sfrost1@uwyo.edu
Oct 16, 2013
7 pm
Park Co. Courthouse
EOC Room, basement
Powell, WY
Sandra Frost, UW Extension Educator will be presenting. For more information contact
Sandra Frost, Park Co Extension at 754-8836 or sfrost1@uwyo.edu
Oct 17, 2013
noon to 1 pm
Powell Library
217 E. Third Street
Powell, WY
Sandra Frost, UW Extension Educator will be presenting. For more information contact
Sandra Frost, Park Co Extension at 754-8836 or sfrost1@uwyo.edu
Oct 23, 2013
7 pm
Park Co. Courthouse
EOC Room, basement
Powell, WY
Sandra Frost, UW Extension Educator will be presenting. For more information contact
Sandra Frost, Park Co Extension at 754-8836 or sfrost1@uwyo.edu
Oct 24, 2013
noon to 1 pm
Powell Library
217 E. Third Street
Powell, WY
Kendra Morris, Park Co Master Gardener, will be presenting. For more information
contact Sandra Frost, Park Co Extension at 754-8836 or sfrost1@uwyo.edu
Oct 29, 2013
6:30 pm
Fagerberg 70
Northwest College
Powell, WY
Jay Norton, UW Professor, will be presenting. For more information contact Sandra
Frost, Park Co Extension at 754-8836 or sfrost1@uwyo.edu
Oct 30, 2013
7 pm
Park Co. Courthouse
EOC Room, basement
Powell, WY
Sandra Frost, UW Extension Educator will be presenting. For more information contact
Sandra Frost, Park Co Extension at 754-8836 or sfrost1@uwyo.edu
November 2, 2013
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Laramie R & E Center Livestock Farm Wool Lab
Laramie
Learn about animal production and fiber production and marketing. Cost: $15 Register
by November 1st. For more information contact: Cole Ehmke, UW Extension Educator (307)766-3782
or cehmke@uwyo.edu or Kellie Chichester, UW Extension Educator at (307)721-2571 or
email kelliec@uwyo.edu
Barnyards & Backyards
University of Wyoming Extension
1000 E. University Ave, Department #3354
Laramie, WY 82071
Email: barnyardsbackyards@uwyo.edu