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February thru March
15 Locations around the state
Do you need a private pesticide applicator license? Here is a list of the education
programs scheduled across Wyoming. Visit https://uwyoextension.org/psep/private-applicators/licensing/ for all the details and options available.
March 4, 2023
9am to 2pm
Washakie Museum
2200 Big Horn Ave
Worland, WY 82401
Don't miss out on this Rural Living Workshop hosted by Washakie County Conservation
District with funding provided through Barnyards & Backyards Rural Living Workshop
Series.
Register online at www.washakiecd.com or call 307-347-2456, ext. 101. $15 registration fee includes lunch catered by the
Washakie Cowbelles.
Fri., Mar. 10-Sat., Mar. 11. 2023
CWC Health and Sciences Building
2660 Peck Ave.
Riverton, Wyoming
Are you new to farming, a seasoned farmer, or a backyard gardener wanting to scale
up? Come learn success tips from small-scale farm experts at the Harvest Wyoming Small
Farm Symposium! Workshops, local farm tours, teaching sessions, food, door prizes,
and more! Register today: https://harvestwyoming.eventbrite.com
March 18, 2023
Sheridan College in Johnson County
Bomber Mountain Civic Center
Buffalo, WY
Mark your calendars for this great event! Times, agenda will be posted at https://www.clearcreekcd.org/
March 25th, 2023
9 am to noon
Berry Biodiversity Center
University of WY campus
Laramie, WY
Interested in planting a tree, but which one to choose? Need some in your yard? as
a windbreak? for fruit? Maybe you have some trees and they are not doing well? Or
maybe your property was affected by wildfire?
Mark your calendars and join us in Laramie at our workshop to help you grow trees!
We'll be covering:
• Selecting trees to grow in Albany County
• How to plant and care for them
• Common tree problems
• Organizations who can help you be more successful
In addition we'll have booths with information on (and folks who can address questions
on):
• Ornamental trees for your yard
• Fruit tree varieties for our area & their care
• Windbreaks and the LRCD seedling tree program
• Learn about identifying trees - whether you are hiking or walking in the park
• Forestry subjects for the cabin or wooded property
• Rooted in Laramie's tree program for front yards
• And more!
Agenda and registration at https://bbgrowtrees.eventbrite.com or call the Albany Co. UW Extension office at 307-721-2571
March 24th & 25th, 2023
Laramie County Community College in the Pathfinder Building
1400 East College Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82007
Agenda, registration and more at https://wyomingbeecollege.org/
April 8th, 2023
Buffalo Fire Hall (970 Volunteer Lane)
Buffalo, WY
New to Johnson County or rural living? First time property owner? Curious about ways
to improve your land management skills?
Join the Clear Creek Conservation District and Johnson County Extension on April 8th,
2023 from 10am-1pm at the Buffalo Fire Hall (970 Volunteer Lane, Buffalo, WY) for
a mini-workshop on small acreage management fundamentals.
Topics include building your property plan, assessing water & soil resources, managing
problem weeds, grazing approaches to prevent overuse, and reducing conflict during
wildlife interactions. Lunch will be provided for registered attendees.
For more information and to register, contact the Clear Creek Conservation District. (307) 620-3021 or email amanda.hulet@clearcreekcd.org
April 15th, 2023
Agricultural Resource and Learning Center
2011 Fairgrounds Road
Casper, WY
THE DAY’S SCHEDULE
- 8:30 Doors Open | Registration
- 9:00 Introductions and Welcome
- 9:15 Anne Anderson | From Weeds To Wellness
- 10:15 Kathy Shreeve | What to Do Before You Buy ANY Plants
- 11:15 Break
- 11:30 BREAKOUT SESSION #1
-- Debbie Reddy | Beginning Beekeeping
-- Sean Orzalak | Growing Mushrooms for Beginners
- 12:15 Lunch
- 12:45 Door Prizes and Announcements
- 1:00 Catherine Wissner | Landscaping for Native Bees & Butterflies
- 2:00 BREAKOUT SESSION #2
-- Anne Anderson | Mind/Body Herbal Remedies: Sleep, Anxiety, Depression, Inflammation
-- Lynn Dampman | Vermicomposting
-- Kathy Shreeve | Seed Starting
- 2:45 – 3:00 Break
- 3:00 – 4:00 Scott Aker | Cheyenne Botanical Gardens
Refreshments and lunch are included as well as gift bags for all of our guests and door prizes for a few lucky attendees.
Get your tickets before March 31st and save $15. Buy tickets online or visit the ARLC at 2011 Fairgrounds Rd, Casper. Questions? Call 307-235-9400 for more info.
April 22, 2023
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Lander Valley High School
(350 Baldwin Creek Road)
Lander, WY
More info at https://sites.google.com/view/popoagieconservationdistrict/garden-expo
May 19th May 19th 8:30 am thru noon 20th, 2023
Powell Research and Extension Center
747 Road 9
Powell, WY
June 2 at 9 AM – June 3 at 5 PM
Rawlins Family Recreation Center
1616 Harshman St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Details
Friday:
Hoop Houses, High Tunnels, and Geodesic Dome structures work
very well to extend the growing season in Wyoming. Jeff Edwards,
UW Extension, Educator will be conducting a hands-on build
workshop of a 22-ft Geodesic dome. 6-10 volunteers from the
local area who are interested in using or building these types of
structures are invited to participate – others can watch and heckle.
Jeff will show up with the pre-built frame and all the tools
required. The whole process to build one here in Rawlins will take
approximately 6-8 hours, weather depending.
Saturday:
Continued Tree Sales and Geodesic Dome Build
Two Tracks of Classes to Choose From:
Track one: Trees
Track two: Landscaping
Register by calling the Carbon County Extension office 307-328-2642
June 16th 8:30 am thru noon 17th, 2023
Sheridan Research and Extension Center
1090 Dome Loop
Sheridan, WY
Join us on the evening of June 19th (Location: McGuire Ranch north of Laramie off of Hwy 34) and the morning of July 15th (It will be in the Snowy Range west of Laramie) for plant walks around the Laramie area! More information will be added at a later date.
AUG 8, 2023 AT 8 AM – AUG 9, 4 PM
Sheridan, WY
Join us for the next event in the Working Lands series on soil health, regenerative agriculture, adaptive grazing, cover crops, and other multidisciplinary natural resource topics.
Day 1 of the workshop will include presentations and discussion at the Kinnison Theater on the Sheridan College Campus.
Day 2 will be in the field at Rock Springs Ranch near Decker, MT, with a limited number of spots available.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register Here You must attend Day 1 in order to attend Day 2. We recommend registering early to
save your spot.
Early bird registration fees -
Day 1 (classroom): $50
Day 2 (field): $75
Starting July 1, fees will increase to -
Day 1 (classroom): $75
Day 2 (field): $100
University of WY (whole university) Calendar of Events
