Barnyards & Backyards
University of Wyoming Extension
1000 E. University Ave, Department #3354
Laramie, WY 82071
Email: barnyardsbackyards@uwyo.edu
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2020, 6 – 8:30PM
Sundance High School, FCS Room
1016 E Cleveland St
Sundance, WY 82729
At their peak during the winter months, citrus fruits add a bright, tart flavor to
foods. Citrus is a favorite flavor to work with because the fruits are so tasty and
versatile. In this class, you will incorporate nutrient-rich citrus in both savory
and sweet dishes.
Participants will prepare and sample recipes, so bring your appetite! Hands-On! Participants
ages 16 and older for safety please. Note: Please inform the instructor (University
of Wyoming Extension educator Vicki Hayman) of any allergies or dietary restrictions
at least one week before the class.
Enrollment deadline: Wednesday, January 29, 2020. Cost: $20 Contact Tim at EWC Outreach
in Sundance to register. Phone: 307.283.1007
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2020, 1 – 4PM
Washakie Museum
2200 Big Horn Ave
Worland, WY 82401
Instructor Becca Ward is the educator at the Washakie Museum. She is an avid at-home
baker. This class will help beginning bakers be confident in making their own bread.
Cost $10 per person.To sign up please call the museum at 307-347-4102 or email bward@washakiemuseum.org Sponsored by the Museum and University of WY Extension.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2020, 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Norseman Designs West studio
3532 Cottonwood Ave
Cody, WY
Join UW Extension for a BEE party...with an educational twist! In this class you will
learn about native bees and how to build a bee home by actually building one to take
with you!
The cost is only $5.00 per person, but the class is limited to 20 people at this time.
Please RSVP to our office: 307-527-8560.
You are encouraged to bring a container with you such as a tall can (5" is preferred),
but you do not have to as some materials will be supplied. If you have any questions,
please call the UW Extension Park County office at 307-527-8560.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 – WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2020
1200 Culbertson Ave
Worland, WY 82401
WESTI (Wyoming Extension's Strategically and Technologically Informative Ag Days)
has been presented for over 20 years. This 2 day event includes vendors, excellent
speakers and ag related workshops. Ag career event for Youth and Parents begins at
5:30 pm on Feb 11. Includes dinner. Free lunch served both days.
For more information contact Janet Benson at the UW Extension office at 307-347-3431
or washakiecounty@uwyo.edu or visit https://www.uwyo.edu/uwe/programs/westi-ag-days.html to see an agenda and more!
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020, 6 – 8:30PM
Westwood High School, FCS Room
7 Opportunity Spur
Gillette, WY 82718
At their peak during the winter months, citrus fruits add a bright, tart flavor to
foods. Citrus is a favorite flavor to work with because the fruits are so tasty and
versatile. In this class, you will incorporate nutrient-rich citrus in both savory
and sweet dishes.
Participants will prepare and sample recipes, so bring your appetite! Hands-On! Participants
ages 16 and older for safety please. Note: Please inform the instructor (University
of Wyoming Extension educator Vicki Hayman) of any allergies or dietary restrictions
at least one week before the class.
Enrollment deadline: Friday, February 7, 2020. Cost: $20 Enroll online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-citrus-cooking-class-tickets-85285590497
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020, 5:30 – 8PM
Wright High School, FCS Room
220 Wright Blvd
Wright, WY 82732
At their peak during the winter months, citrus fruits add a bright, tart flavor to
foods. Citrus is a favorite flavor to work with because the fruits are so tasty and
versatile. In this class, you will incorporate nutrient-rich citrus in both savory
and sweet dishes.
Participants will prepare and sample recipes, so bring your appetite! Hands-On! Participants
ages 16 and older for safety please. Note: Please inform the instructor (University
of Wyoming Extension educator Vicki Hayman) of any allergies or dietary restrictions
at least one week before the class.
Enrollment deadline: Thursday, February 13 Cost: $20 Enroll online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-citrus-cooking-class-tickets-85707223613
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020, 6 – 8:30PM
Newcastle High School, FCS Room
111 Casper Ave
Newcastle, WY 82701
At their peak during the winter months, citrus fruits add a bright, tart flavor to
foods. Citrus is a favorite flavor to work with because the fruits are so tasty and
versatile. In this class, you will incorporate nutrient-rich citrus in both savory
and sweet dishes.
Participants will prepare and sample recipes, so bring your appetite! Hands-On! Participants
ages 16 and older for safety please. Note: Please inform the instructor (University
of Wyoming Extension educator Vicki Hayman) of any allergies or dietary restrictions
at least one week before the class.
Enrollment deadline: Wednesday, February 19, 2020 Cost: $20 Contact Kim at EWC Outreach
in Newcastle to register. Phone: 307.746.3603
Breakthroughs in Organic Agriculture
Thursday and Friday, February 27 and 28, 2020
The Pathfinder Building
Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne, WY
The 7th annual High Plains Organic Conference is Thursday and Friday, February 27
and 28, at the pathfinder building at LCCC in Cheyenne.
For registration and more info see: https://www.highplainsorganic.org/
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The private application program for 2020 is a joint effort between the University
of Wyoming Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP), UW Extension, and the Wyoming
Weed & Pest Districts in these counties.
If your license is up for renewal and you miss these opportunities, you may be required
to take an exam to maintain the validity of your license.
For more information on any of these events contact your local University of Wyoming
Extension office https://www.uwyo.edu/uwe/county/index.html or Jeff Edwards, University of WY Extension at 307-837-2956 or jedward4@uwyo.edu.
More on the Pesticide Safety Education Program at https://uwyoextension.org/psep/private-applicators/licensing/
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2020, 8AM – 12PM
355 E 5th St
Lovell, WY 82431
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2020, 8AM – 12PM
Platte Valley Bank
Community Room
Torrington, WY
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2020, 1 – 5PM
Weston County Event Center
24 Fairgrounds Rd
Newcastle, WY 82701
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2020, 10AM – 2PM
Courthouse Community Room
309 E Cleveland St
Sundance, WY 82729
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2020, 5 – 9PM
George Amos Memorial Building, Cottonwood Room
412 S Gillette Ave
Gillette, WY 82716
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2020, 1 – 5PM
Johnson Co. Public Library
171 N Adams Ave
Buffalo, WY 82834
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2020, 5 – 9PM
Ag Watt Building, Room 131
2056 S Sheridan Ave
Sheridan, WY 82801
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2020, 1 – 5PM
Park County Library, Grizzly Room
Cody, Wyoming
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2020, noon – 4PM
Platte Valley Bank
Community Room
Torrington, WY
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020, noon – 4PM
Platte County 4-H Building
Platte County Fairgrounds
Wheatland, WY
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020, 8AM – 12PM
2020 Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Powell
Park County Fairgrounds, Homesteader Hall
Powell, Wyoming
Saturday, February 29, 2020
8:00am - 4:30pm
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Laramie County Community College
Pathfinder Building
1400 E College Dr.
Cheyenne, WY
Learn how to create bird habitat in your garden at this Habitat Hero workshop in partnership
with Cheyenne-High Plains Audubon Society.
The keynote presentation, “Rethinking Wyoming Landscaping—Learning from the Natives,”
will be given by Panayoti Kelaidis. He is an international plant explorer and the
Denver Botanic Gardens’ senior curator and director of outreach. Kelaidis has designed
plantings for many of the gardens at Denver Botanic Gardens and is particularly noted
for the Rock Alpine Garden plantings. He has introduced hundreds of native ornamentals
from throughout the Western United States to general horticulture.
Certified Cheyenne Habitat Heroes will explain Native Plant Gardening 101, including
the steps for planning, installing and maintaining a native plant Habitat Hero garden
for birds, bees, butterflies and other wildlife.
Cost: $25 (includes materials and lunch)
Thursday, March 5, 2020
5:00-8:00 pm
Lincoln Community Complex
23rd Ave and East D street
Torrington, WY
• Ever wondered why your land is listed as "agricultural" or "residential" on your
tax assessment?
• Not sure if you qualify for a cost-share program?
• Curious about what conservation easements are?
• Is your business financially healthy and structured correctly?
This workshop will have answers to all those questions plus more! There will be two
presentations occurring at the same time to provide you more opportunity to attend
a relevant session. RSVP's appreciated by March 2nd.
Agenda at http://www.goshenweedandpest.com/rural-lands-workshop.html For more information contact Goshen County Weed and Pest, goshenweedandpest.com, (307) 532-3713
The private application program for 2020 is a joint effort between the University
of Wyoming Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP), UW Extension, and the Wyoming
Weed & Pest Districts in these counties.
If your license is up for renewal and you miss these opportunities, you may be required
to take an exam to maintain the validity of your license.
For more information on any of these events contact your local University of Wyoming
Extension office https://www.uwyo.edu/uwe/county/index.html or Jeff Edwards, University
of WY Extension at 307-837-2956 or jedward4@uwyo.edu . More on the Pesticide Safety Education Program at https://uwyoextension.org/psep/private-applicators/licensing/
March 3, 2020
noon to 4 pm
Laramie County Fairgrounds at Archer
Building M
3967 Archer Parkway
Cheyenne, WY
March 4, 2020
1 pm to 5 pm
Albany County Fairgrounds
S. 3rd Street
Laramie, WY
March 5, 2020
12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Big Horn County Fairgrounds
Basin, WY
March 11, 2020
1 pm to 5 pm
Saratoga Library
503 W. Elm Ave
Saratoga, WY
March 12, 2020
1 pm to 5 pm
Higher Education Center
360 Whippoorwill Dr.
Baggs, WY
March 17, 2020
1:00 pm
Greater Hulett Community Center
401 Sager Ave #127
Hulett, WY
March 18, 2020
8:00 am
George Amos Memorial Building
Cottonwood Room
412 S. Gillette Ave
Gillette, WY
March 18, 2020
5:00 pm
Ag Watt Building, Room 131
Sheridan College
Sheridan, WY
March 18, 2020
8 am - noon
Platte Valley Bank - Community Room
Torrington, WY
March 19, 2020
1:00 pm
Powder River Fire District’s Hall
538 Sussex Ln (Hwy 192)
Kaycee, WY
Saturday March 7th, 9 am - 3 pm
Bomber Mountain Civic Center
Buffalo, WY
FREE! Lunch provided. Register online www.clearcreekcd.org or call 620-3021
Topics include
Instuctors: Caitin Youngquist, Vicki Hay-man, Abby Perry, Chris Hilgert UW Extension; Ian Friderich, ZipGrow; Allison McKenzie, NRCS; Jacob McCarthy, WY State Forestry; Rod Litzel, JoCo Weed & Pest
March 12th, 2020
1 pm
4-H Building at the Platte County Fair Grounds
Wheatland, WY
We’re expecting grasshoppers in 2020! The Platte County Weed & Pest along with USDA-APHIS
will hold a grasshopper control meeting on March 12th, 2020 at 1 pm in the 4-H Building
at the Platte County Fair Grounds.
In order to be included in the Grasshopper Dimilin Cost-share Program, sign up must
be completed at the Weed and Pest office no later than March 26th, 2020. Anyone signing
up after that time will not be guaranteed addition to the program. For more information
please call Platte County Weed & Pest at 322-3210.
The University of Wyoming Extension has suspended all in-person events through March 31 due to coronavirus concerns.
The suspension also includes all 4-H-related and Cent$ible Nutrition in-person activities.
County extension offices will remain open and maintain established office hours, dependent
upon circumstances within a county, said Kelly Crane, extension director.
“We are an important resource for the communities we serve,” he said. “I hope UW Extension
offices can continue to provide this critical support to Wyoming communities.”
The guidelines are extension’s efforts to mitigate risk and promote the health of extension employees, their families and community members.
Crane said the policy may change as conditions shift; for example, a determination about April events will be made when appropriate.
Residents with questions can contact their local extension offices. County extension office contact information is at www.uwyo.edu/uwe/county.
UW Extension has offices in every county including the Wind River Indian Reservation.
April 25, 2020, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Cody Auditorium
Cody, WY
Mark your calendars!
Vendor show with educational seminars and demonstrations. To kick off this event,
renowned horse clinician, Justin Hatfield will provide three demonstrations throughout
the day (starting session, noon session, and last session). In between the horse clinician
demonstrations, there will be three concurrent seminar tracts focusing on equine health
and care, irrigation management, and land management. In addition to Justin Hatfield,
Dr. Karl Hoopes, Utah State University’s Equine Extension Specialist and Veterinarian,
will bring his knowledge and expertise on equine care and management.
Topics will include:
There will be food available to purchase at this family friendly event. If you have questions or would like to become a sponsor or register a vendor booth, please call Lynn at 307-527-8560 or send her an email: lfoote@parkcounty.us
Barnyards & Backyards
University of Wyoming Extension
1000 E. University Ave, Department #3354
Laramie, WY 82071
Email: barnyardsbackyards@uwyo.edu