Barnyards & Backyards
University of Wyoming Extension
1000 E. University Ave, Department #3354
Laramie, WY 82071
Email: barnyardsbackyards@uwyo.edu
Wyoming Bee College pre-conference workshops and full conference
March 22 - March 24, 2019
Laramie County Community College,
Cheyenne, WY
The conference starts on Friday with a choice of four workshops to choose from, Raising
Queens, Apitherapy, Bees Wax Alchemy or Advancing Your Beekeeping Skills with the
U of Minnesota Bee Squad.
Day 2, Saturday, addresses everything from, “So You Want To Become A Beekeeper-beginning
class”, to beekeeping 102, advanced beekeeping and the important gardening for bees.
Day 3, Sunday, picks up where Saturday leaves off and fills in the beekeeping gaps
plus a guest speaker addressing beekeeping at schools, public relations and how to
make it all work.
For more information, a schedule and how to register go to https://visitcheyenne.regfox.com/bee-college-2019
Dalmatian toadflax workshop
March 30, 2019
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Laramie County Community College
1400 East College Drive
Pathfinder building room 108
Cheyenne, WY
Beautiful but bad! This is a free workshop on the noxious weed Dalmatian toadflax.
The workshop will cover:
Refreshments will be served.
Register for the workshop at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dalmatian-toadflax-workshop-tickets-56367534814 or contact the Laramie County Conservation District at 307-772-2600
Learn How to Identify Trees and Shrubs
March 31, 2019
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cheyenne Botanic Garden
Cheyenne, WY
Interested in identifying common trees and shrubs in our region? This workshop invites
novices through intermediates to join Cheyenne Botanic Garden and UW experts to learn
about common trees and shrubs in Wyoming. We’ll discuss the basics of plant identification
and then work with fresh plant collections and dried specimens to distinguish different
evergreen and deciduous shrubs and trees you might find on walks at forest and rangeland
sites, and in your own backyard. If weather and time permit, we’ll take a walking
tour around the Botanic Garden to see trees and shrubs on site.
No previous botany or plant ID experience is required. Course is free and there are
a limited number of available spots, so please sign up soon. Enrollment online is required and you may enroll here:
https://www.cheyenneevents.org/event/1837899-learn-how-identify-trees-cheyenne/
Contact Kristina Hufford with questions at 307-766-5587 or khufford@uwyo.edu
Laramie Artificial Insemination School
April 2 - April 4, 2019
Laramie R&E Center(Livestock Farm)
Highway 230
Laramie, WY 82072
The University of Wyoming Extension is hosting an artificial insemination school April
2nd,3rd, and 4th, 2019. The school will be hosted at the Laramie Research and Extension
center in Laramie, WY. Students will have the opportunity to work with live cattle
during the class each day. Cost is $100 for the school.
Topics covered include:
Space is limited and you must reserve a spot in the school. Please contact University
of Wyoming Extension educator Brian Sebade to reserve your spot. bsebade@uwyo.edu or 307-721-2571
Central Wyoming Tree Care Workshop
April 6, 2019
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Agricultural Resource & Learning Center
2011 Fairgrounds Road
Casper, WY
Join us for a day all about trees!
9:00 – 10:15 Hazard Trees – Mike Garvey
10:15 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 11:45 Trees of the High Plains Arboretum at Cheyenne – Scott Skogerboe
11:45 – 12:30 Lunch
12:30 – 1:45 Propagating Woody Ornamentals in a Hobby Greenhouse – Karen Panter
1:45 – 3:30 Fruit Tree Grafting Demonstration – Scott Skogerboe
3:30 Door Prizes
$10 workshop fee. Lunch included. More information at www.natronacounty-wy.gov/treecare To
register, visit us at 2011 Fairgrounds Rd. or call (307) 235-9400
Garden Expo: Backyard & Outdoor Living
April 6 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lander Valley High School
Lander, WY
Come join us at this fabulous day of great information, interesting vendors and fun!
Keynote Speaker Panayoti Kelaidis (Denver Botanic Garden) Re-thinking Wyoming Landscapes
Workshop topics include:
Hosted by the Popo Agie Conservation District and University of Wyoming Extension
For more information visit http://www.popoagie.org/garden-expo.html
Garden & Landscape Educational Expo
April 6 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Camplex: Energy Hall
1635 Reata Dr
Gillette, WY
Come participate in classes about mushroom cultivation, planting for pollinators,
tree selection for Gillette, WY, insects that help and hurt your garden, vegetable
gardening and more. There will be educational booths representing different programs
in the county for citizens to utilize for garden and landscape information.
3rd Annual Buffalo Garden Expo
April 6 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Bomber Mountain Civic Center
Buffalo, WY
Workshop topics:
FREE! Lunch provided
Register online at www.clearcreekcd.org or call 620-3021
If you can boil water you can Can
April 8 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Laramie County Community College Pathfinder building 4th floor kitchen
Cheyenne, WY
For more information contact Catherine Wissner at 307-633-4383 or cwissner@uwyo.edu
Garden Soil Health Workshop
April 11, 2019
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Albany County Extension Office
3520 S. 3rd Street, Suite A
Laramie, WY
The workshop is intended to help gardeners of Albany County that deal with difficult
soils. The workshop will be hosted at the University of Wyoming Albany County Extension
office in Laramie (3520 South 3rd St., Suite A). The classroom is located near the
flag pole on the west end of the fairgrounds activity building.
Topics that will be discussed at the workshop include:
Space is limited, please RSVP to the University of Wyoming Extension, Albany County
– Brian Sebade or Sue Golding. bsebade@uwyo.edu,lgolding@uwyo.edu, or 307-721-2571
Sponsored by Barnyards & Backyards: Rural Living in Wyoming
Extreme Gardening – Natrona Co. Master Gardener Spring Conference
April 13 @ 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
ARLC
2011 Fairgrounds Road
Casper, WY
Join us at the 2019 Natrona County Master Gardener Spring Conference! Open to the
public!
Topics include:
Cost: $55 early registration, $65 general registration
Visit http://www.natronacounty-wy.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4899/2019_Spring-Conf-brochure-web
for more information.
Laramie Conservation Expo
April 13 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Albany County Fairgrounds – Activities Building
3510 South 3rd Street
Laramie, WY
This fun event is held every other year to allow businesses, non-profits, government
agencies, and skilled individuals, to share information on conserving our natural
resources. A great opportunity to learn cool stuff and ask questions of experts!
Through-out the day speakers will talk on a variety of subjects including:
• 10:00 am to 11:00 am How-to techniques for starting garden plants indoors from seeds
• 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Native pollinators
• 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Backyard shrubs and small trees for fruit production in Albany
County
• 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Microbial source tracking and water quality on the Laramie River
All throughout the day you can visit booths and chat with experts on topics include:
wildlife, water quality, agriculture, small acreage issues, high-altitude gardening,
low-impact landscaping, beekeeping, weed control, range management, alternative energy,
recycling/repurposing, and much more!
You can also see a geodesic greenhouse which will be built during the event (and you
can buy a ticket to win it!)
Buy great food for lunch from Speedgoat! For more info call Laramie Rivers Conservation
District at 307-721-0072 Ext. 3
Ranch Seminar – Reproduction and Nutrition
April 15 @ 12:15 pm - 2:30 pm
Ten Sleep Community Center
204 2nd Street
Ten Sleep, WY
Spring ranch seminar: nutrition and management to improve breeding success
Lunch provided courtesy of Nutra-Lix. Call 347-3431 to register.
Mediation Workshop
April 16-17 & April 23-24, 2019
Lusk, WY
Interested in learning how to be a mediator?
Join us for this in-person workshop to learn the basics of integrated negotiation,
communication in conflict and introductory mediation skills.
Topics to be covered include:
Upon completion of workshop, participants will be certified to mediate through the
Wyoming Agriculture and Natural Resources Mediation Program. For more information,
please contact: Hannah Swanbom, UW Extension – CDE, at 307-358-2417 or email hswanbom@natronacounty-wy.gov
Niobrara County Local Foods Expo
April 24 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lusk, Wyoming
For more information call UW Extension educator Denise Smith 307-334-3534 or email dsmith@uwyo.edu
“Branching Out” Gardening, Unique Crops, Markets & More
April 26 @ 9:00 am - April 27 @ 4:00 pm
Platte Valley Bank Conference Center
2002 16th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
The University Of Wyoming Extension and Platte County Master Gardeners are hosting
a Specialty Crop Workshop April 26th and 27th at the Platte Valley Bank Community
Room 200 16th St, Wheatland WY. Registration deadline is close of business April 19th.
The focus of the workshop is to provide an awareness of the various related crops
that can be raised in the area as a part of an ongoing agricultural operation, small
acreage owner, or homeowner with a large lot, or back yard. Topics to be covered:
growing and marketing lavender, hops, apple varieties, introduction to biochar as
a soil amendment, first grains, cut flowers, hemp, vegetable crops, things to consider
when diversifying an operation. In addition, the workshop will cover food safety,
marketing with social media, promoting agriculture and value added agricultural, and
resources that are available for those seeking to diversify an operation.
Registration is $50.00. The Platte County Master Gardeners. Will provide refreshments,
lunch is on your own. Space is limited to 60.
Additional information can be obtained by contacting the University of Wyoming, Platte
County Extension office at 307-322-3667 or email mmckinl2@uwyo.edu. You can also download the brochure, which includes the registration information
at https://wyoextension.org/plattecounty/agriculture-horticulture/
Laramie County Master Gardener annual Plant Sale and Garden Festival
May 11, 2019
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Archer Complex Building M/K
3967 Archer Parkway,
Cheyenne, WY 82009
What better way to kick off spring than with plants, plants, and even more plants!
Up for grabs will be tomatoes, peppers, cabbage, cauliflower, annual and perennial
flowers, small shrubs and so much more. There will also be a vendor show and lawn
and garden mini lecture series.
For more information contact Catherine Wissner, UW Extension, 307-633-4383, cwissner@uwyo.edu
Streamside Stewardship Workshop
May 16, 2019
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM MDT
Sheridan County Fulmer Library
335 West Alger Street
Sheridan, WY
Do you live along a stream or river? Would you like to learn more about what you can
do to help maintain healthy streambanks and corridors on your property? Please join
us for an informational workshop on streamside stewardship!
AGENDA
This workshop made possible by Barnyards & Backyards. Register at Eventbrite For more information contact Jackie Carbert (Sheridan County Conservation District)
at jackie.carbert@sccdwy.org or call (307) 672-5820 ext. 3
Learning Plant Families - Walk & Workshop
May 19, 2019
9:45 AM – 4:30 PM
Plant Walk: E Crow Drive and 45th Street, Laramie, WY
ID Workshop: Aven Nelson building, room 223, University of WY campus, Laramie, WY
Join us for this great event for the gardener, casual hiker, or just plain curious
- Beginners welcome!!
The Biodiversity Institute, Rocky Mountain Herbarium, Barnyards & Backyards and UW
Extension will be holding a plant walk and workshop focused on “Learning Plant Families.”
Plant walk: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the morning and is free to attend. Please come
prepared for moderate hiking and Laramie's unpredictable weather. The group will meet
at the corner of E. Crow and 45th Street. Due to limited parking, carpooling is encouraged.
ID Workshop: Are you interested to learn more about plant ID? Join us and the RM Herbarium
Curator, Ernie Nelson! The workshop will meet at the Aven Nelson building on campus
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM in room 223 (elevator and stair access). $15.00 materials fee.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn several major plant families by their
flowers. Workshop participants will receive a plant guide and materials to learn plant
ID and botanical terminology with the help of botany experts. The Aven Nelson building
is located off 9th Street on the University of Wyoming campus.
Please contact barnyardsbackyards@uwyo.edu with questions about the plant walk and Kristina Hufford (khufford@uwyo.edu) with questions about the workshop. We look forward to seeing you!
Please sign up for the plant walk and/or the workshop at tiny.cc/PlantFamily
Ryan Park Wildfire Mitigation and Forestry Field Day
June 1, 2019
Ryan Park Fire Station
15 Fire Fox Dr.
Ryan Park, Wyoming
Have a cabin or rural property with trees? Like to learn more about wildfire protection? Mark
your calendar and RSVP!
Please RSVP by May 23, 2019 To RSVP Call or email Travis Pardue (WY State Forestry
Division): 307-286-6945 or travis.pardue@wyo.gov
Agenda:
Soil Health Road Trip
June 14th & June 15th
Sundance, WY to Bismark, ND
See Gabe Brown’s Ranch with your own eyes!
Cover Crops, No-Till Garden, Almond Groves, Fruit Orchards, Bee Hives, Grazing Systems,
Farm Raised Meat Products & More…
See how Gabe Brown converted his land to a regenerative system by working with nature.
This tour will challenge how you think and what you know about soil health and production
agriculture.
AGENDA:
June 14th
1:00 pm Check In 1:30 pm Travel to ND 6:30 pm Hotel Check-in
7:00 pm Eat Dinner
June 15th
8:00 am–5:00 pm Tour Ranch
5:00 pm-10:00 pm Travel back to WY
RSVP with a $20.00 non-refundable deposit at the Sundance USDA Service Center.
Only the first 30 participants will be accepted. Hotel & Food costs will be paid per
individual. For more information contact Crook County Natural Resource District at
(307) 283-2870.
Spring Expo “Birds, Bees & Trees” – Sublette County
June 15 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
9 am to 2 pm
Ice Hockey Rink
1219 Washington Street
Pinedale, WY
The event is an educational opportunity that engages the community in the various
interests we see active in and around our County.In addition to interactive vendor
booth demonstrations throughout the day there will also be a presentation featuring
“Growing Fruit Trees at High Altitude” at 10:30 am.
Vendor booths include a farmers market with local produce, gardening and lawn equipment,
plants lifted from local gardens, products made from organic materials whether grown
or raised and the list continues to grow everyday! We also plan to engage the kids
with their own activity corner hosted by Boces.
For more information contact Sublette County Conservation District at sccd@sublettecd.com or 307-367-2257
Wyoming Medusahead/Ventenata Field Tour
June 18 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sheridan, WY
Check-in begins at 8:00 am Sheridan College’s Whitney Center for the Arts Concert
Hall
Spend a day in beautiful Sheridan County, Wyoming and join the Northeast Wyoming Invasive
Grasses Working Group for our third annual educational tour! We will cover a range
of topics that directly relate to progress the group has made with medusahead and
ventenata in the region. Target species impacts, efficacy of various management tactics,
effects on the grazing resource, opportunities for hands-on learning, and updates
of ongoing research in the area will all be included. Professional continuing education
credits will be available for attendees.
Lunch will be provided!
Please register by June 10 at: wymedusa2019.eventbrite.com
Discover Native Plants Workshop with UW and Sheridan College
June 21 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Johnson County Youth Camp
Buffalo, WY 82834
Join us for a one-day interactive workshop to learn how to identify local native plants,
introduced species and their ecology.
Youth are welcome if accompanied by an adult.
$20 registration fee
For more information and to register visit:
https://tinyurl.com/discoverplants
Grazing Management Field Day
June 22 @ 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Amsden Creek Wildlife Habitat Management Area
Amsden Creek Road
Dayton, WY
An opportunity for ranchers and small acreage livestock and horse owners to learn
about important rangeland plants of the area; how soils effect what grows; what harvest
efficiency, Animal Unit Month (AUM) and Day (AUD) are; and, how to apply what you
learn to manage grazing to maintain or improve pasture condition and better utilize
your range forage resource.
Bottled water and pop provided but participants should bring a sack lunch.
For more information contact Blaine Horn, University of WY educator at 307-684-7522
or bhorn@uwyo.edu
Cover Crops in Northeastern Wyoming Field Workshop
June 27 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Starting Location: Watt Building
Sheridan, WY
Lunch and transportation from Sheridan will be provided. There will be 3 speakers
and 2 ranch tours.
Topics include Managing Soil Health and Challenges with Cover Crops, Benefits of Cover
Crops, and How to Design a Custom Seed Mix. Limited to 25 people.
For more info and to register, call (307) 673-4702 or visit sheridanclt.org
Agenda:
Dalmation toadflax herbicide and biocontrol strategies
July 11, 2019
USDA High Plains Research Center
8408 Hildreth Road
Cheyenne, WY 82009 United States
Mark your calendars! More information to be announced!
Native Plant Walk in the Snowy Range
July 20 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Snowy Range ‐ We’ll meet at Libby Flats Observation Site (approximately
40 miles west of Laramie on Hwy 130)
We’re heading to the high country for the morning to take a look at the native plants
that make the Snowy Range so special! We’ll be identifying and discussing a wide variety
of alpine and high‐country plants as we walk, so dress for the outdoors and bring
mosquito repellent.
For more information or to RSVP, visit https://snowyrangeplantwalk.eventbrite.com or
call the Albany County University of WY Extension office at 307‐721‐2571
Garden Tour – Evanston
August 13 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Good to Grow Farms
554 Nacho Rd
Evanston, Wyoming.
(Follow the signs and meet at the farm at 6:30pm)
We invite you to take advantage of this great opportunity to tour Good to Grow Farms!
Barb and Leanne will show us just how they are able to grow so much produce right
here in southwest Wyoming!
Contact the Uinta County Conservation District for more information 307-787-3070, ksabey@bvea.net
WY State Fair UW Extension Ag & Horticulture Booth & Activities
August 14 - August 17, 2019
Wyoming State Fair Grounds
Douglas, WY
The University of Wyoming Extension Agriculture and Horticulture Team will once again
be hosting a booth at the Wyoming State Fair in the Wyoming Livestock Roundup Tent.
At the booth, the team strives to display new publications, fact sheets and other
current information relevant to agricultural production in Wyoming. This year boasts
a diverse schedule of topics as well as daily activities that will engage kids in
the topics as well. The activities will be held once a day from 11 am to noon. Extension
Educators and University of Wyoming’s Specialists will also be on hand each day to
discuss the topic of the day and to answer questions. See the list below for daily
themes and engaging activities!
We look forward to seeing you at the 2019 Wyoming State Fair!
Themes and Activities, activities held once each day from 11 am to noon
Swing around to other booths at the fair as well - Stop by the Wyoming Association Conservation District Water Quality tent in front of building 29 to see what conservation districts are up to around Wyoming!
Bee Fun Class
August 15 @ 10:00 am
Old West Museum
4610 Carey Avenue
Cheyenne, WY
For more information contact UW Extension Horticulture Educator Catherine Wissner
at 307-633-4223 cwissner@uwyo.edu
Bee Informed
August 22 @ 6:00 pm
Laramie County Library
2200 Pioneer Ave
Cheyenne, WY 82001
For more information contact UW Extension Horticulture Educator Catherine Wissner
at 307-633-4223 cwissner@uwyo.edu
Uinta County Soil Health Day
September 4 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Beck Ranch
1744 County Road 290
Lonetree, WY
Soil health is becoming an important topic of conversation among those involved in
the stewardship of our natural resources. Education is key to understanding the vital
role we play in sustaining our soil for future generations. Keynote speaker Dr. Teague
with Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center will discuss increasing productivity
by improving soil health, managing for decreased inputs, and improving the health
of cattle and increasing profits. Other featured speakers and soil health experts
include Marlon Winger, NRCS; Ricki Krimmers, a Wyoming Rancher; and Earl Creech with
USU Extension.
The workshop is free, lunch will be provided. Must RSVP by August 26th. For more information or to RSVP, call the Uinta County Conservation District at
307-787-3070 or email ksabey@bvea.net
Grape Growing in Wyoming workshop
September 4 @ 5:15 pm - 8:30 pm
Sheridan Research and Extension Center
3401 Coffeen Ave.
Sheridan, WY
Sheridan Research and Extension Center vineyard highlights are the focus of the “Grape
Growing in Wyoming” workshop 5:15-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, at the center on the
Sheridan College campus.
“We are really excited for this opportunity to highlight current information available
from the Sheridan R&E Center,” said Jeremiah Vardiman, University of Wyoming Extension
agriculture and horticulture educator.
The workshop will cover general vineyard establishment in Wyoming. Participants will
also be able to tour the vineyard and possibly try some berries. Dinner is provided.
“We hope this information will interest and benefit Wyoming residents about grape
cultivation, so their endeavors are more successful and satisfying,” Vardiman said.
This event is free, but attendees should register by calling 307-754-8836 or visit http://bit.ly/Grapes-Wyo.
For more information contact Vardiman at 307-754-8836 or jvardima@uwyo.edu.
Small Acreage Irrigation Seminar (and one-on-one visits)
September 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Fremont County Library Riverton Community Room
1330 West Park Ave.
Riverton, WY 82501
Thursday, September 5th: Small Acreage Irrigation Seminar, 6 pm to 8:30 pm (Location: Riverton Branch Library Community Room, 1330 West Park
Avenue, Riverton, WY)
Friday, September 7th: one-on-one meetings by appointment. Come and get your specific questions answered. Can also include site
visits.
Please RVSP to the Lower Wind River Conservation District: (307) 856-7524.
Whether purchasing a property or already an owner, you may have irrigation questions:
Can I use the water from the ditch running across the property? What is a water right?
Does the property have one? What is the best method to irrigate my property? How often
should I irrigate? What are some ways to deal with conflicts with my neighbor over
water?
Come get these answers and more! Representatives from University of Wyoming Extension,
Wyoming Department of Ag and Wyoming State Engineers Office will be on hand to discuss
and answer questions relating to water rights and irrigation strategies. Steps for
addressing conflicts over water will also be addressed.
Saline Soils Workshop
September 11 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Monolith Public Access
Near Laramie, WY
(more info below)
Saline soils got you down? Many plants struggle to grow in saline conditions. If
you are facing these issues, join us for our Saline Soils Workshop where we will discuss:
We will be holding the workshop outdoors where we can take an up-close look at a saline
site, so dress for the weather and other outdoor conditions.
Monolith Public Access – To get to the access, drive approximately 3 miles south of
Laramie on highway 230. Turn East onto the monolith public fishing access road. Follow
the access road for approximately 3/4 of a mile to a small parking area on the north
side of the road. Park at this location.
To RSVP or for more information contact the Albany County University of WY Extension
office at 307-721-2571 or email UW Extension Educator Brian Sebade at bsebade@uwyo.edu
Small Acreage Irrigation Seminar (and one-on-one meetings)
September 12 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Note change in date!
Fremont County Public Library
451 N 2nd St.
Lander, WY
Thursday, September 12th: Small Acreage Irrigation Seminar
Friday, September 13th: one-on-one meetings by appointment. Come and get your specific questions answered. Can also include site visits. Individuals
or ditch groups can sign up for a time slot to tackle specific issues by contacting
Dave at PACD 307-206-3197 or david.morneau@wy.nacdnet.net
Whether purchasing a property or already an owner, you may have irrigation questions:
Can I use the water from the ditch running across the property? What is a water right?
Does the property have one? What is the best method to irrigate my property? How often
should I irrigate? What are some ways to deal with conflicts with my neighbor over
water?
Come get these answers and more! Representatives from University of Wyoming Extension,
Wyoming Department of Ag and Wyoming State Engineers Office will be on hand to discuss
and answer questions relating to water rights and irrigation strategies. Steps for
addressing conflicts over water will also be addressed.
Jerky Making: Fall Preservation series
October 5, 2019
9 am to 12 pm
UW Animal Science Building, Room 104
University of WY campus
Laramie, WY
Learn how to make jerky in this class taught by Mckensie Harris from the UW Animal
Science Department. Registration is $10 through Eventbrite https://www.facebook.com/events/396016821104176/
Hosted by Laramie Local Foods
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day (includes old pesticides, fertilizers, etc.)
October 12, 2019
9 am-noon
Goshen County Weed & Pest
4522 US Hwy 26/85
Torrington, WY 82240
For more information contact Goshen County Weed & Pest at (307) 532-3713
Adventures in Gardening
October 12 @ 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Campbell County Public Library
2101 S. 4-J Road
Gillette, WY 82718
Join the Campbell Co. Master Gardeners & the Campbell Co. Public Library for the free
gardening speaker series “Adventures in Gardening: Local Advice for Local Success.”
Topics covered include: winterizing your lawn and garden equipment (lawnmowers, roto-tillers,
etc.), garden design and journaling, fall/winter tree and shrub maintenance, and seed
starting.
For more information, visit the Campbell County Master Gardener FB page: https://www.facebook.com/CampbellCountyMasterGardeners
Community Compost Days in Washakie County
Turning leaves into soil
October 18 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Riverside Park
Worland, WY
On October 18 and November 2 you can take your leaves to the compost yard at Riverside
Park. Next spring stop by to get free compost for your garden!
Hours:
Friday, Oct 18 from Noon to 4PM
Saturday, Nov 2 from 8AM to Noon.
Beef Nutrition and Management Refresher Workshop
October 21, 2019
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Laramie Research and Extension Center
470 Building 2
Hwy 230
Laramie, WY
The University of Wyoming Extension is hosting a beef nutrition and management refresher
workshop. This workshop is great for anyone looking to brush up on beef cattle nutrition
information.
Schedule and Topics Covered
The workshop is free, but please contact Brian Sebade to RSVP, bsebade@uwyo.edu or 307-721-2571
Barnyards & Backyards
University of Wyoming Extension
1000 E. University Ave, Department #3354
Laramie, WY 82071
Email: barnyardsbackyards@uwyo.edu