Barnyards & Backyards
University of Wyoming Extension
1000 E. University Ave, Department #3354
Laramie, WY 82071
Email: barnyardsbackyards@uwyo.edu
January 14, 2015
6:30-8:00 PM
Albany County Fairgrounds
Extension Meeting room
Laramie, WY
Jenny Thompson – UW Extension. We will chat in this session about collecting native
seed, getting a jump on the gardening season by start plants from seeds indoors, and
growing these native herbaceous perennials in the landscape. Subjects and plants
covered will vary according to the interests of those attending the session.
Part of a horticulture information series starting in January 2015. The series is
free to attend; we ask those interested in attending to RSVP in ensure we have enough
seats available. For more information or to RSVP, contact Kellie Chichester at 307-721-2571
or kelliec@uwyo.edu.
Topic: Seed starting
January 14, 2014
Noon to 1 pm
Goshen County UW Extension Office
4516 US Hwy. 26/85
Torrington, WY
If you have been wondering what all goes into starting plants from seed for your next
gardening adventure, then this presentation is for you. This is the time to start
thinking about getting those seeds started, so come out and learn the nitty gritty
about seed starting!
For more information contact Caleb Carter at the Goshen County Extension Office at
(307) 532-2436.
January 14, 2015
noon to 12:50 p.m.
Powell Library
217 East Third Street
Powell, WY
A brown bag seminar of the University of Wyoming Extension Master Gardeners. Ann
Trosper, Powell-Clarks Fork Conservation District will present on Septic Systems.
For more information, contact UW Extension educator Jeremiah Vardiman in Powell at
307-754-8836 or jvardima@uwyo.edu.
Jan. 20-22, 2015
9 a.m.- 4:15 p.m.
James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center
2753 State Highway 157
Lingle, WY
Participants will learn the principles of good agricultural practices (GAP) the first
two days and then create their own food safety plans (required by GAP certifications)
the last day.
Workshop topics include:
Produce safety risk factors and impacts
Post-harvest produce handling
Water quality and testing
Creating a food safety plan
Auditing farms for GAPs/food safety
Soil management/manure management
Worker health and hygiene
Traceability, recall and liability issues
Lunch and snacks are provided. Registration is $15 and is requested by Jan. 15. For
more information, contact Ehmke at 307-766-3782 or cehmke@uwyo.edu.
January 20, 2015
1:00 – 4:00 pm
Harold Jarod Park
Kaycee, WY
For more information contact Scott Hininger, UW Extension, (307) 674-2980 or Hininger@uwyo.edu
January 20, 2015
6:00 – 9:00 pm
County Fire Hall
Buffalo, WY
For more information contact Scott Hininger, UW Extension, (307) 674-2980 or Hininger@uwyo.edu
January 21, 2015
noon to 12:50 p.m.
Powell Library
217 East Third Street
Powell, WY
A brown bag seminar of the University of Wyoming Extension Master Gardeners. Mary
McKinney, assistant supervisor, Park County Weed and Pest Control District will present.
For more information, contact UW Extension educator Jeremiah Vardiman in Powell at
307-754-8836 or jvardima@uwyo.edu.
January 21, 2015
5:30 pm
Albany County Fairgrounds
Extension Meeting room
Laramie, WY
Topics to be covered include:
Problem solving approach to cattle diseases
Diagnostics, respiratory, pinkeye
Spring deworming & long acting parasite control
This seminar is sponsored by Merial, Newport Laboratories and Albany County Extension.
Dinner provided, please RSVP by January 16, 2015. For more information or to RSVP,
contact Kellie Chichester at 307-721-2571 or kelliec@uwyo.edu.
January 22, 2015
6pm
Glenrock Community Center
412 South 4th Street
Glenrock, WY
Monthly seminars to provide straight forward answers for busy people in central Wyoming.
For pre-registration (needed for materials) contact UW Extension at (307) 235-9400
and indicate which session you are attending.
January 22, 2015
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Sheridan College
Ag Watt Building
Room 131
3059 Coffeen Avenue
Sheridan, WY
For more information contact Scott Hininger, UW Extension, (307) 674-2980 or Hininger@uwyo.edu
January 27, 2015
6pm
UW Extension—Casper
2011 Fairgrounds Rd.
Casper, WY
Monthly seminars to provide straight forward answers for busy people in central Wyoming.
For pre-registration (needed for materials) contact UW Extension at (307) 235-9400
and indicate which session you are attending.
January 27, 2015
7:00 pm
United Presbyterian Church
Corner of 11th and Ivinson Streets
Laramie, WY
Water bill looking scary? Join Chris Hilgert, Wyoming Master Gardener Program Coordinator,
to find out how you can make every last drop count. A Laramie Garden Club meeting
will follow.
January 28, 2015
6:30-8:00 PM
Albany County Fairgrounds
Extension Meeting room
Laramie, WY
Are you interested in “saving the bees”? Beekeeper and Master Gardener Rene Sollars
will talk about getting started with honey bees as well as promoting native bees.
There will be beekeeping equipment on hand for viewing and questions as well as information
about promoting native bees in our landscape.
Part of a horticulture information series starting in January 2015. The series is
free to attend; we ask those interested in attending to RSVP in ensure we have enough
seats available. For more information or to RSVP, contact Kellie Chichester at 307-721-2571
or kelliec@uwyo.edu.
January 28, 2015
noon to 12:50 p.m.
Powell Library
217 East Third Street
Powell, WY
A brown bag seminar of the University of Wyoming Extension Master Gardeners. Joyce
Johnston, Park County extension horticulturist will present.
For more information, contact UW Extension educator Jeremiah Vardiman in Powell at
307-754-8836 or jvardima@uwyo.edu.
January 28, 2015
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Laramie County Fairgrounds
Community Room
3967 Archer Parkway
Cheyenne, WY
For more information contact Caleb Carter, UW Extension at
307-532-2436 or ccarte13@uwyo.edu
February 3, 2015
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Worland Community Center
Worland, WY
For more information contact Mae Smith, UW Extension at
307-321-7558 or maep@uwyo.edu
Feb 3rd and 4th, 2015
Worland Community Center
Worland, WY
A wide range of topics of interest to ag producers. See flyer for agenda and other
details.
February 4, 2015
6:30-8:00 PM
Albany County Fairgrounds
Extension Meeting room
Laramie, WY
If you are interested in learning more about Permaculture, plan to attend this interesting
session led by Adam Brock of The Growhaus.
Part of a horticulture information series starting in January 2015. The series is
free to attend; we ask those interested in attending to RSVP in ensure we have enough
seats available. For more information or to RSVP, contact Kellie Chichester at 307-721-2571
or kelliec@uwyo.edu.
February 4, 2015
noon to 12:50 p.m.
Powell Library
217 East Third Street
Powell, WY
A brown bag seminar of the University of Wyoming Extension Master Gardeners. Dan
Wasp, Park County extension Master Gardener will present.
For more information, contact UW Extension educator Jeremiah Vardiman in Powell at 307-754-8836 or jvardima@uwyo.edu.
February 9, 2015
1pm - 4pm
George Amos Memorial Building
Cottonwood Room
412 S. Gillette Ave
Gillette Wyoming
For more information contact Chance Marshall at 307-682-7281 or clm10@ccgov.net
February 11, 2015
1pm - 4pm
Crook County Courthouse
Crook County Community Room (in the basement)
Sundance, WY
For more information contact Chance Marshall at 307-682-7281 or clm10@ccgov.net
February 11, 2015
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Goshen County Fairgrounds
Torrington, WY
Information for everyone! Organic • Conventional • Dryland • Irrigated
Sessions include High Plains soil fertility and cover crops for organic production,
insect pest and disease control, organic certification process, options for organic
weed control, considerations for organic livestock production, a producer’s panel
discussion and much more!
Registration is $25 (lunch provided) and opens December 20, 2014.
PLAN to ATTEND!
For more information, registration and scholarship applications contact: Dr. Jay Norton
at jnorton4@uwyo.edu or 307.766.5082 or Dr. Emmanuel Omondi at eomondi@uwyo.edu or
307.703.0167
February 12, 2015
1pm - 4pm
USDA Building Meeting Room
1225 Washington Blvd
Newcastle, WY
For more information contact Chance Marshall at 307-682-7281 or clm10@ccgov.net
February 18, 2015
6:30-8:00 PM
Albany County Fairgrounds
Extension Meeting room
Laramie, WY
Learn more about what may be feeding on your leaves or discoloring your needles and
much more. Presented by Kellie Chichester, UW Extension.
Part of a horticulture information series starting in January 2015. The series is
free to attend; we ask those interested in attending to RSVP in ensure we have enough
seats available. For more information or to RSVP, contact Kellie Chichester at 307-721-2571
or kelliec@uwyo.edu.
February 18, 2015
1 pm – 4 pm
UW Extension ARLEC
2011 Fairgrounds Rd
Casper, WY
Register by phone (3 days in advance) at (307)235-9400 and indicate session attending.
February 24, 2015
7:00 pm
United Presbyterian Church
Corner of 11th and Ivinson Streets
Laramie, WY
A local Laramie entrepreneurial firm will be representing the United States in Milan.
Laramie gardeners may also benefit directly! Perry Baptista, Bright Agrotech. A
Laramie Garden Club meeting will follow.
February 24, 2015
6pm
UW Extension—Casper
2011 Fairgrounds Rd.
Casper, WY
Monthly seminars to provide straight forward answers for busy people in central Wyoming.
For pre-registration (needed for materials) contact UW Extension at (307) 235-9400
and indicate which session you are attending.
February 24, 2015
6:30 to 8:00pm
Washakie County Extension Office
1200 Culbertson Ste. G
Worland, WY
A beautiful and productive garden starts in the soil. In this class, we will learn
about building and maintaining healthy soil, and how the health of your soil impacts
the health of your garden! We will also discuss compost methods, and how to use compost
in the garden. Presented by Dr. Caitlin Youngquist, UW Extension. For more information
please call 307-347-3431.
Flyer for spring gardening series
February 25, 2015
noon to 12:50 p.m.
Powell Library
217 East Third Street
Powell, WY
A brown bag seminar of the University of Wyoming Extension Master Gardeners. Dan
Wasp, Park County extension Master Gardener will present.
For more information, contact UW Extension educator Jeremiah Vardiman in Powell at
307-754-8836 or jvardima@uwyo.edu.
February 26, 2015
6pm
Glenrock Community Center
412 South 4th Street
Glenrock, WY
Monthly seminars to provide straight forward answers for busy people in central Wyoming.
For pre-registration (needed for materials) contact UW Extension at (307) 235-9400
and indicate which session you are attending.
February 28, 2015
1-2:30 p.m.
Cottonwood Room
Laramie County Library
Cheyenne, WY
Have you ever wanted to learn more about seed propagation and the mechanism in which
plants move around the world? Seed are incredible in their diversity and mechanisms
in which they lock away the ability to survive event the harshest climates or preserve
genetics for tens of thousands of years. Learn how to identify and master some of
these mechanisms to help make you a more successful propagator and seed enthusiast.
Mike Bone is the Curator of the Steppe Collections for the Denver Botanic Gardens
where he is also the propagator.
Presented by the Laramie County Master Gardeners and Cheyenne Botanic Gardens. Part
of the Gardening with Altitude series. Tickets are $15 for each lecture, or $50 for
all four presentations - available at www.brownpapertickets.com (Keyword: Gardening
with Altitude) or at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens (cash or check) 710 S. Lions Park
Dr. For more information call Darcee @ 307-637-6458
March 3, 2015
Afternoon
Albany County Fairgrounds
Laramie, WY
Contact Kellie Chichester at kelliec@uwyo.edu or 307-721-2571 for more information.
March 3, 2015
6:30 to 8:00pm
Washakie County Extension Office
1200 Culbertson Ste. G
Worland, WY
Alternative, legal strategies for managing insects, mites, diseases, and weeds will
be discussed. These include commercially available products such as horticultural
oils and soaps, naturally occurring pathogens that attack insects, beneficials, and
some softer herbicide options. We'll also discuss cultural, environmental, and mechanical
ways to cope with some of these pests. Presented by Dr. Karen Panter, UW Extension.
For more information please call 307-347-3431.
Flyer for spring gardening series
March 4, 2015
noon to 12:50 p.m.
Powell Library
217 East Third Street
Powell, WY
A brown bag seminar of the University of Wyoming Extension Master Gardeners. Stephanie
Rose, a recipient of the 2014 Habitat Hero award by Audubon of the Rockies (http://gardenz.biz/blog/tag/colorado/)
will present.
For more information, contact UW Extension educator Jeremiah Vardiman in Powell at
307-754-8836 or jvardima@uwyo.edu.
March 5, 2015
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Campbell County Public Library
2101 S 4-J Rd
Gillette, WY
Aaron Ide, C.C. Weed & Pest will be discussing Weeds and Weed Control in Campbell
County. You are welcome to bring your lunch to enjoy during the session, light snacks
and refreshments will be provided. Sponsored By: Campbell County Conservation District
& University of Wyoming Extension
Education sessions for children will be available during this adult session upon request.
Please RSVP for the children education by emailing Crystal at cccd2@vcn.com or calling
the CCCD Office at (307) 682-1824.
Landowner Lunch & Learn series flyer
March 7, 2015
9 am – 3 pm
Albany County Fairgrounds
Laramie, WY
Lots of informational exhibits and presentations. For more information see the Laramie Rivers Conservation District website at www.lrcd.net
March 10, 2015
6:30 to 8:00pm
Washakie County Extension Office
1200 Culbertson Ste. G
Worland, WY
Come and learn about some of the hardy trees and shrubs well-suited for the growing
conditions of Washakie County. The presentation will also focus on proper tree planting,
maintenance, and care. Presented by Tina Russell, UW Extension. For more information
please call 307-347-3431.
Flyer for spring gardening series
March 11, 2015
noon to 12:50 p.m.
Powell Library
217 East Third Street
Powell, WY
A brown bag seminar of the University of Wyoming Extension Master Gardeners. Mary
Vogel, Park County extension Master Gardener will present.
For more information, contact UW Extension educator Jeremiah Vardiman in Powell at
307-754-8836 or jvardima@uwyo.edu.
March 12, 2015
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Campbell County Public Library
2101 S 4-J Rd
Gillette, WY
Hannah Johnson, Horticulture Program Coordinator, UW, will be discussing Pollinators
and Plants for Pollinators. You are welcome to bring your lunch to enjoy during the
session, light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Sponsored By: Campbell County
Conservation District & University of Wyoming Extension
Education sessions for children will be available during this adult session upon request.
Please RSVP for the children education by emailing Crystal at cccd2@vcn.com or calling
the CCCD Office at (307) 682-1824.
Landowner Lunch & Learn series flyer
March 12-14, 2015
10-4:00 PM each day
Laramie Research and Extension Center Wool Lab
Laramie, WY
The Beef Management/AI school is for anyone wanting to learn more about bovine reproductive anatomy, synchronization protocols, nutrition, heifer development and much more. The afternoons each day will be spent learning more about artificial insemination in beef cattle. This will be a hands-on event!
Contact Kellie Chichester at kelliec@uwyo.edu or 307-721-2571 for more information and to RSVP.
March 15, 2015
2:00pm
Washakie County Extension Office
1200 Culbertson Ste. G
Worland, WY
Want to know what it takes to grow a 1000 lb pumpkin? Join us for this fun class and
go home with a seed to start growing your very own giant! Jay Richards will be hosting
a giant pumpkin contest this fall at the Lungren Girls Farm and you won’t want to
miss out on the fun and fierce competition! For more information please call 307-347-3431.
Flyer for spring gardening series
March 17, 2015
6:30 to 8:00pm
Washakie County Extension Office
1200 Culbertson Ste. G
Worland, WY
Pollinators are key to good crops such as tomatoes, plump strawberries and fruit trees.
Learn which shrubs and flowers to plant to attract pollinators to your yard and how
to provide water and loafing areas for butterflies. Presented by Claire Dunne.
For more information please call 307-347-3431.
Flyer for spring gardening series
March 17-19, 2015
University of Wyoming Campus
Laramie, WY
A great multi-day course for anyone who wants to learn more about insects. Held at
the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Covers insect
ID, grasshopper control, tree pests and a wide variety of other subjects.
For more information contact Scott Schell, UW-Extension, Ecosystem Science and Management – Entomology at 307-766-2508 or sschell@uwyo.edu
March 18, 2015
1 pm – 4 pm
UW Extension ARLEC
2011 Fairgrounds Rd
Casper, WY
Register by phone (3 days in advance) at (307)235-9400 and indicate session attending.
March 19, 2015
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Campbell County Public Library
2101 S 4-J Rd
Gillette, WY
Jenny Thompson, Small Acreage Outreach Coordinator, UW, will be discussing Native
plants “Plants with Altitude”. You are welcome to bring your lunch to enjoy during
the session, light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Sponsored By: Campbell
County Conservation District & University of Wyoming Extension
Education sessions for children will be available during this adult session upon request.
Please RSVP for the children education by emailing Crystal at cccd2@vcn.com or calling
the CCCD Office at (307) 682-1824.
Landowner Lunch & Learn series flyer
March 21, 2015
1-2:30 p.m.
Cottonwood Room
Laramie County Library
Cheyenne, WY
Have you ever wondered how to extend the 120-130 day growing season in Wyoming and
the High Plains? Wind, sudden temperature drops and cold soil can all prevent productive
gardens. Learn how to circumvent these issues and set yourself up for success by increasing
your yield and satisfaction with your harvest by using purchased and re-purposed items.
Patti O’Neal is a Research Associate with Colorado State University Extension and
coordinates the Jefferson County Master Gardener Program.
Presented by the Laramie County Master Gardeners and Cheyenne Botanic Gardens. Part
of the Gardening with Altitude series. Tickets are $15 for each lecture, or $50 for
all four presentations - available at www.brownpapertickets.com (Keyword: Gardening
with Altitude) or at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens (cash or check) 710 S. Lions Park
Dr. For more information call Darcee @ 307-637-6458
March 21-22, 2015
Laramie County Community College
1400 E College Dr
Cheyenne, WY
The conference will offer workshops and lectures for the new to bees to the experienced
beekeeper. Our speaker line-up includes: Glen Andresen from Bridgetown Bees in Oregon
to teach a beginning/apprentice beekeeping workshop, Dr. Wm. Meikle and Dr. Mark Carroll
from the Carl Hayden Bee lab to discuss their latest research on bee hive health,
bee nutrition and biological control of varroa mites, UW’s Dr. Randa Jabbour with
her research on the pollinator farm crop connection, bee behavior from CSU’s Keziah
Katz. Physician and author Dr. Ronald Fessenden will give an evening program on how
honey is metabolized differently from other sweeteners. Also programs on permaculture
and habitat hero, bee biology, marketing, crafts, making mead wine and much more.
Tickets are $65. For more information: www.wyomingbeecollege.org
March 24, 2015
7:00 pm
United Presbyterian Church
Corner of 11th and Ivinson Streets
Laramie, WY
Gardening is a physical activity, just like a workout in the gym. Any exercise done
incorrectly can lead to “PAIN”. Randy Weigel, UW Extension Specialist and Emeritus
faculty will offer a number of ideas for active gardeners to reduce the chances of
discomfort. A Laramie Garden Club meeting will follow.
March 24, 2015
6pm
UW Extension—Casper
UW Ag Research & Learning Center
Oregon Trail Rm. – South Entrance
2011 Fairgrounds Rd.
Casper, WY
This program provides basic information on weed control for landowners. Monthly seminars
to provide straight forward answers for busy people in central Wyoming.
For pre-registration (needed for materials) by noon on Mar. 23 contact UW Extension
at (307) 235-9400 and indicate which session you are attending.
March 24, 2015
6:30 to 8:00pm
Washakie County Extension Office
1200 Culbertson Ste. G
Worland, WY
Did a friend give you tomato seeds that produced the best tomatoes you've ever had?
Would you like to be able to save the seeds so you can enjoy those tomatoes again
next year? This workshop will help people new to seed saving learn about the process.
Presented by Mae Smith, UW Extension. For more information please call 307-347-3431.
Flyer for spring gardening series
March 26, 2015
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Campbell County Public Library
2101 S 4-J Rd
Gillette, WY
Chance Marshall, Northeast WY Extension Educator, UW, will be discussing Backyard
Poultry in Campbell County. You are welcome to bring your lunch to enjoy during the
session, light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Sponsored By: Sponsored By:
Campbell County Conservation District & University of Wyoming Extension
Education sessions for children will be available during this adult session upon request.
Please RSVP for the children education by emailing Crystal at cccd2@vcn.com or calling
the CCCD Office at (307) 682-1824.
Landowner Lunch & Learn series flyer
March 26, 2015
6pm
Glenrock Community Center
412 South 4th Street
Glenrock, WY
This program provides basic information on weed control for landowners. Monthly seminars
to provide straight forward answers for busy people in central Wyoming.
For pre-registration (needed for materials) by noon on March 24 - contact UW Extension
at (307) 235-9400 and indicate which session you are attending.
March 28, 2015
8:30 am to noon
(Registration begins at 8:00 am)
Albany County Public Library meeting room
Laramie, WY
Want to grow your own food but don’t know where to start?
Have you tried but had some serious set-backs due to our challenging climate?
Then this workshop is for you!
Topics include:
Workshop participants will be able to sign-up for some post-workshop one-time gardening
mentoring.
Saturday, March 28, 2015
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Laramie County Community College
Center for Conferences and Institutes Building
Cheyenne, WY
Habitat Heroes use wildscaping with native Rocky Mountain species to "plant a lifeline"
for songbirds, pollinators and other imperiled wildlife, to remove water-thirsty and
sterile turf grass, and to restore diverse habitat in gardens and landscapes, whether
public, private or commercial. Learn how to wildscape, what plants to use, how to
grow them and where to find them.
Speakers:
Sponsors: Audubon Rockies, Cheyenne-High Plains Audubon Society, Laramie County Master
Gardeners, Laramie County Conservation District, University of Wyoming Bookstore,
Cheyenne Botanic Gardens
Tickets on sale for $15 includes lunch held at Laramie County Community College.
March 31, 2015
10 am – 4 pm
814 S Federal Blvd
Riverton, WY
April 9, 2015
5 – 8 pm
Niobrara County Fairgrounds
Lusk, WY
Expo will feature workshops on Alternative Pest Management by Karen Panter, UW Extension Horticulture Specialist and Fruit Trees (variety selection, irrigation, planting and pruning) by Ashley Garrelts, UW Extension Educator. There will also be a wide variety of booths on local foods topics.
Flyer and News Release
April 9, 2015 at 9:00 AM - April 11, 2015 at 4:30 PM
Ramkota Hotel
Casper, WY
Grant writing session will be held on the afternoon of April 11th
For a full agenda and to register visit www.wyomingfarmersmarkets.org
April 11, 2014
8 am to 4 pm
Agricultural Resource & Learning Center
2011 Fairgrounds Road
Casper, WY 82604
Agenda will be published shortly. Lunch and Refreshments Served. Early registration fee for the Spring conference will be $30 and late (April 1 and on) will be $45. Refunds can be made for early registration cancellations up to March 31. Contact the Natrona County Master Gardeners at (307) 235-9400 for ticket and registration information.
April 10, 2015: 5,6,7 pm
April 11, 2015: 10, 11am and 1, 2, 3 pm
The Cody Home & Garden Show
Riley Arena
Cody, WY
Park County Small Acreage Task Force presents FREE educational sessions! (each 30
min. long)
April 11, 2015
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Lander Valley High School Field House
350 Baldwin Creek Road, Lander
The event features a variety of speakers that address current topics of interest to
small acreage owners and backyard and outdoor enthusiasts. Vendors will be displaying
their newest products and services that promote the enjoyment of gardening, landscaping,
and outdoor recreation. Concessionaires and the “Kid’s Corner” allow families to
stick around and make a day of it.
April 13, 2015
10 am – 4 pm
Fremont County Extension
130 Eugene
P.O. Box 470
Lander, WY
April 13, 2015
5:30 to 8:30 pm
UW Extension Office
133 West Center
Douglas, WY
This workshop handles some basic animal management techniques for rural residents.
Topics include Livestock Grazing Management, Beef Cattle Body Condition Scoring, Low
Stress Livestock Handling, and Invasive Plants and Livestock
Contact UW Extension Educator Ashley Garrelts at (307)358-2417 or ashleyg@uwyo.edu
for more information or to register.
April 16, 2015
1 pm – 3 pm
UW Extension ARLEC
2011 Fairgrounds Rd
Casper, WY
Register at Natrona Weed & Pest (307) 472-5559
April 18, 2015
1-2:30 p.m.
Cottonwood Room
Laramie County Library
Cheyenne, WY
Have you ever wondered how those beautiful rainbows of irises and daylilies came from
a few plain species plants and can you imagine creating new and exciting flowers yourself?
Learn about growing, caring for and hybridizing these colorful perennial plants in
the Rocky Mountain climate. Learn the history of their development and take a look
into their future. Debra Scott lives in the Fort Collins area, serves as the Regional
President of the American Iris Society and is a certified daylily garden judge and
exhibition judge.
Presented by the Laramie County Master Gardeners and Cheyenne Botanic Gardens. Part
of the Gardening with Altitude series. Tickets are $15 for each lecture, or $50 for
all four presentations - available at www.brownpapertickets.com (Keyword: Gardening
with Altitude) or at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens (cash or check) 710 S. Lions Park
Dr. For more information call Darcee @ 307-637-6458
April 18, 2015
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Fremont County Library Lander
451 N. 2nd Street
Lander, WY
Workshop will cover:
Selected State and Federal grant programs (geared towards people interested in specialty
crops, direct-to-consumer local foods sales, and local food intermediaries -see flyer
- though grant writing concepts covered apply to most grant writing efforts) - what
do they fund and are they right for you?
Developing an idea and formulating it into a proposal:
Describing the situation
Developing goals
Creating an implementation plan
Impacts and evaluation
Outreach and marketing plans
Creating and communicating budgets
The application process overview for specific USDA-AMS and WDA programs. See flyer for description of specific funding opportunities to covered. Register by April 10, 2015.
April 18, 2015
9 to 4pm (doors open at 8)
Laramie High School in Laramie (11th and Shields)
Laramie, WY
Theme is Modern Homesteading and sessions include:
Admission is $5 and free for students. For more information see flyer.
April 21, 2015
6pm
UW Extension—Casper
2011 Fairgrounds Rd.
Casper, WY
Monthly seminars to provide straight forward answers for busy people in central Wyoming.
For pre-registration (needed for materials) contact UW Extension at (307) 235-9400
and indicate which session you are attending.
April 23, 2015
6pm
Glenrock Community Center
412 South 4th Street
Glenrock, WY
This seminar covers fence types, fence construction basics, fence law, water law overview,
and water management principles for owners of small rural landscapes.
Register at UW Extension (307)235-9400.
April 24th, 25th, & 26th, 2015
Pepsi Equine Center
Douglas, WY
Free admission. Something for Everyone… Clinicians, Stallion Alley, Vendors, 4-H Judging,
Guest Speakers, Private Treaty Horse Sales, Parade of Horse Breeds, Kids Games, Concessions
For More Information Contact 307-358-3862 or 307-358-3675 cftaylor@hughes.net or tannarodeman@yahoo.com
April 28, 2015
7:00 pm
United Presbyterian Church
Corner of 11th and Ivinson Streets
Laramie, WY
The season for outdoor gardeners is imminent. Yeah!! But why did those seedlings
die right after emerging? What causes those yellowing crinkly leaves? Chris Hilgert,
Wyoming Master Gardener Program Coordinator will take us through some common plant
issues. A Laramie Garden Club meeting will follow.
May 2, 2015
9 am - 4 pm
Archer Complex
east of Cheyenne, I-80 exit 370
For anyone interested in living in the “country” or already “living on the land” and
would like to be a better Steward of the Land.
A full day workshop.
Topics include:
Cost $10 and includes coffee, snacks & lunch.
May 5, 2015
1-3pm
Powell Research and Extension Center
747 Road 9
Powell, WY
This workshop will cover vineyard establishment, assessing cold damage in vineyards,
and pruning techniques. Come enjoy an afternoon with us and get the growing season
started on the correct foot.
This FREE event is open to the public. Those interested in participating please RSVP
with Rachel Olsen by emailing rolsen7@uwyo.edu or calling 307-754-8836.
For more information, contact UW Extension Educator Jeremiah Vardiman in Powell at
307-754-8836 or jvardima@uwyo.edu.
May 6, 2015
6:00 pm
Sheridan Fulmer Public Library
Inner Circle
335 W. Alger St.
Sheridan, WY
The evening will include an encore "Pollinators of the Bighorns" photograph exhibit by Molly Clark, and feature guest speaker, Dr. Dorothy Tuthill, Associate Director of the U.W. Biodiversity Institute.
Come join us to learn more about pollinators in our area and enter for a chance to win a pre-planned pollinator garden! Participants will also learn how to build bee houses and get a chance to view a variety of native pollinator friendly plants to inspire you build your own pollinator paradise!
For more information and to register visit http://www.sccdwy.org/
May 13, 2015
5:30-7:00 PM
Albany County Fairgrounds
Extension Meeting Room
Laramie, WY
Join Extension Entomologist Scott Schell as he discusses the more common insects found
in Laramie yards and gardens. Participants will learn how to identify these insects
in their own yards.
To register over the phone or for more information contact UW Extension educator Kellie Chichester at 307-721-257 or kelliec@uwyo.edu
May 26, 2015
6pm
UW Extension—Casper
2011 Fairgrounds Rd.
Casper, WY
Monthly seminars to provide straight forward answers for busy people in central Wyoming.
For pre-registration (needed for materials) contact UW Extension at (307) 235-9400
and indicate which session you are attending.
May 28, 2015
6pm
Glenrock Community Center
412 South 4th Street
Glenrock, WY
This seminar covers fence types, fence construction basics, fence law, water law overview,
and water management principles for owners of small rural landscapes.
Register at UW Extension (307)235-9400.
May 30, 2015
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Gillette College Tech Center
3251 S. 4-J Rd.
Gillette, WY
Educational sessions and indoor farmers market. Classes run all day and will include
topics like healthy eating, canning, trees, irrigation, high tunnel usage, and animal
grazing/nutrition. FREE and open to public.
June 9, 2015
9am - 5pm
Campbell County Public Library, Wyoming Room
Gillette Wyoming
Become a state certified egg grader and be able to sell you your eggs to licensed
food establishments in Wyoming.
Class is free but space is limited, so please RSVP by May 26th with Stephanie Styvar
with the Wyoming Department of Agriculture at (307) 856-4780 or with Chance Marshall
at (307) 682-7281
June 11, 2015
8am – 4pm
Basin Fairgrounds
Basin WY
Topics include soil fertility, marketing, forage varieties, and equipment demonstrations.
Includes lunch. To R.S.V.P. call Donn Randall, (307) 777-6578, or Dr. Anowar Islam, (307) 766-4151.
June 13, 2014
9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Powell Research and Extension Center
747 Road 9
Powell, WY
This family event has hands on activities focusing on kids ages 7-10, topics include
plant sciences, good bugs/bad bugs, soil and water, bees and honey, transplanting.
Free event open to the public, RSVP with Rachel Olsen 307-754-8836. For more information
contact Jeremiah Vardiman at 307-754-8836.
August 10-15th
8am - 5pm with activities happening daily from 11am-1pm
Ag & Hort booth - Wyoming Livestock Roundup/Wyoming Business Council tent
Rangeland Resource booth in the fairway
Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts
Weed & Pest
WY Dept of Ag
State Fairgrounds
Douglas, WY
Come learn about the educational opportunities that our UW Agriculture and Horticulture
Extension educators provide and participate in hands-on learning activities that are
going on outside of the tent around lunch time. Some activities for kids and adults
include: a cannulated cow, Wyoming Wildflowers (on Friday - take home wildflower seeds,
info on how to plant and limited copies of Plants with Altitude:Regionally Native
Plants for Wyoming Gardens), artificial insemination demonstartion, pesticide application
technology demo, etc.
Fun events at the Rangeland Resources booth including info and activities for kids and adults on Plant Roots, Soils of Wyoming, Plant ID, Back East vs. Out West Stocking Rates, Poisonous Plants, and Edible Wild Plants.
Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts, Weed & Pest, WY Dept of Ag booths and more!
See you at Fair!
September 3 & 4, 2015
In and around Douglas, WY
Highlights include: Dr. Allen Williams presentation on the current status of grass-fed
and pasture raised beef in the US, news from international grassland neighbors, current
conservation work in the field, NRCS soil demonstration, bird banding, and lots of
networking.
The workshop is designed with the following objectives in mind:
Foster relationships and greater collaboration in order to further producer and conservation goals for all participants.
Learn about sustainable management practices and monitoring and measurement techniques.
See local bird species and learn how ranching practices can sustain bird and wildlife habitat.
Letter & Agenda
Bios
Registration form
For more information contact Scott Cotton, UW Extension Area Educator (Natrona-Converse-Niobrara) at (307) 235-9400 or secotton@natronacounty-wy.gov
September 12th, 9am – 7pm
Cody, WY
Cost: $75 (includes lunch, snacks, saw fuel, and bar oil).
University of Wyoming Extension is partnering with The Nature Conservancy to offer
an introductory chainsaw class especially for women. Learn to safely and effectively
use a chainsaw to fell small trees and cut firewood. Participants will be removing
Russian Olive along the Shoshone River.
Want to learn to operate a chainsaw, or gain additional confidence and experience?
Want to learn about using a chainsaw for Russian Olive removal? This class is for
you!
Class size is limited, registration is required.
Sept. 12, 2015
10am. - 3pm.
Down town Powell, WY
Come see the Homesteader Museum and demonstration booths, such as paper making, black
smith, leather making, and much more. This event is free to the public and kicks off
with a dance Friday night Sept. 11th.
Contact for more information: Powell Chamber of Commerce, 307-754-3494.
Sept 23 & 24, 2015
Natrona County Extension Agricultural Resource and Learning Center
2011 Fairgrounds Road
Casper, WY
Interested in raising sheep? Come learn flock and fiber management at this information-rich
event!
Flyer and Press Release
Registration is required by 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18. The $25 fee includes two lunches and materials.
For more information, contact Cotton at 307-235-9400 or secotton@natronacounty-wy.gov
September 25, 2015
6:00-9:00 pm
UW Extension kitchen
Albany County Fairgrounds
Laramie, WY
Have you always wanted to make your own yogurt but don’t know how to start? Learn
how to make rich, creamy yogurt with only the ingredients you trust. Taught by UW
Educator Callie Kettner, Hosted by Laramie Local Foods.
Cost is $5 to cover the food provided.Pre-register by contacting Sue at the UW Extension
office, 721-2571. There is limited space!
October 16, 2015
6:00-9:00 pm
UW Extension kitchen
Albany County Fairgrounds
Laramie, WY
Learn how to preserve your meats by canning them. Taught by UW Educator Callie Kettner,
Hosted by Laramie Local Foods.
Cost is $5 to cover the food provided. Pre-register by contacting Sue at the UW Extension
office, 721-2571. There is limited space!
October 17, 2015
9:00 to noon
UW Extension kitchen
Albany County Fairgrounds
Laramie, WY
Remember all that kale, mustard, and chard you grew this summer? Callie Kettner is
also handy with teaching you how to can greens. Taught by UW Educator Callie Kettner,
Hosted by Laramie Local Foods.
Cost is $5 to cover the food provided. Pre-register by contacting Sue at the UW Extension
office, 721-2571. There is limited space!
October 29, 2015
9:00am – 2:00pm
Uinta County Conservation District
204 East Sage St.
Lyman, WY
Topics will include soil testing, saline soils, irrigation, and monitoring soil health in the field. Bring a shovel full of soil from your field and copy of your soil test if you have one. We will spend the morning in the classroom and the afternoon in the field.
Free – Lunch provided. Pre-registration is required, call 307-783-0570.
Oct. 29, 2015
10a – 1pm
Natrona County Weed & Pest District
6819 W Yellowstone Hwy
Casper, WY
Register by Oct.27. For more information, contact Scott Cotton at 307-235-9400 or secotton@natronacounty-wy.gov No Fee but limited space.
Oct. 30, 2015 9:00 am—5:00 pm
Oct. 31, 2015 9:00 am—4:00 pm
4-H Bldg.
57 Antelope Gap Rd.
Wheatland, WY 82201
Subjects covered include:
Berry Varieties
Strawberries
Grapes to Wine
Hops
Energy, Water & Waste Sustainability
Mushrooms
Marketing/Growing & Marketing
Herbs
Transitioning Markets: Beef to Berries & More
Integrated Pest Management
Specialty Crop Program
Cost: $75.00 First 29 WY Registrants will receive a $50 scholarship from WY Dept.
AG Specialty Crop Workshop Program
For more information contact the University of Wyoming Platte County Extension office.
November 12, 16, 19 & 23, 2015
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fremont County Fairgrounds – Armory
1010 Fairground Rd
Riverton, WY
Cost: $75 or $60 High School College Students
For more information or to sign up call:
Kim Collins, Fremont County Extension Office 307-332-2363
Chance Marshall, UW Extension Educator 307-682-7281 clm10@ccgov.net
November 20, 2015
5-8pm
UW Extension learning Ctr
2011 Fairgrounds Rd
Casper, WY
(south of central wyoming fairgrounds)
Land Management experts will be on hand to make brief presentations and answer landowner
questions about available information, programs and resources for wildfire recovery.
Pre-register at (307)235-9400 by November 18 at 5pm. There is no Fee.
Speakers:
December 14 through 18th
14th: 1-5p
15th, 16th, 17th: 8a-5p
18th: 7a-12n
Albany County Fair Grounds
3520 US Highway 287
Laramie, WY 82070
Pre-registration Required
Pest control topics, tactics, and strategy. This course presents the information
you will need in order to be a competent license holder and pesticide applicator in
Wyoming.
For more information contact:
Jeff M. Edwards
Pesticide Applicator Training Coordinator and
State Small Acre/Horticulture Specialist
University of Wyoming
SAREC
2753 State Highway 157
Lingle, WY 82223
(307) 837-2956
jedward4@uwyo.edu
University of Wyoming PSEP Website
http://uwyoextension.org/psep/
Barnyards & Backyards
University of Wyoming Extension
1000 E. University Ave, Department #3354
Laramie, WY 82071
Email: barnyardsbackyards@uwyo.edu
