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Jul 27 Saturday
Looking for some tough trees?
Did you know that there was a horticultural station at Cheyenne where trees, shrubs, vegetables, and fruit were tested for their suitability to our climate? Established in 1928 the station operated for decades. In the 1970s the station changed focus and many of the existing trees and shrubs either survived or perished on precipitation only.
Join us as Jessica Friis, Horticulturist with Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, takes us on a tour of the survivors at the High Plains Arboretum. Learn about their history and see if these tough trees and shrubs will work for your place!
Free registration at https://bbHardyTreeTour.eventbrite.com or by calling the Albany County UW Extension office at (307) 721-2571
Jul 30 Tuesday
It may be the dog days of summer, but you can beat the heat with Unplug! Come explore what lurks in, on and around the water of Big Goose Creek. You’ll turn over rocks and sweep nets through the water to find small insects, worms, crustaceans and more. You’ll seine the stream for the fish you won’t see at the end of your line. And you’ll do what the experts do as you collect water quality samples. Join us, and learn how to keep our waterways healthy, so there’s clean water for everybody including our mud, bugs and fish!
Free fun for all ages 2 to 102! Please RSVP at the link.
Jul 31 Wednesday
Calling all authors! Edmund Pickett is an author and editor with Reedsy, a marketplace that connects authors with the publishing industry (reedsy.com/edmund-pickett) and CCPL is excited to welcome him back to teach another free hands-on editing workshop on Wednesday, July 31, 6-8pm!
SUBMIT YOUR MANUSCRIPT! Do you need an editor? Where can you get one? What does it cost? Edmund will answer any questions you may have about the editing process. And if you apply soon, he’ll edit a sample of your writing at the workshop. Prepare a ten page sample in MSWord format (.doc or .docx) and submit it to genevieve@ccpls.org. The first four samples received will be edited during the session. No author names will be used. Your work will be discussed as “Author #1,” etc. Submission deadline: July 17, 2024.
Editing your own work is a difficult but essential task for every writer. Attend this workshop and learn to polish your prose and make your plot more suspenseful, as well as use proofreading strategies to eliminate grammatical, punctuation, spelling, and formatting errors.
Reedsy was founded in 2014 and since then has built a community of over 1 million authors and 2,500 freelance professionals — helping them bring more than 15,000 books to market each year. Through Reedsy, Edmund Pickett has worked with nearly 150 authors since 2017, helping them develop plot, characters, setting, continuity, and pacing. Don’t miss this opportunity to polish your skills!
Aug 02 Friday
Staff Senate Presents Mindful Folk Dance SessionsObjectives:
1. Cross-Cultural Enrichment: Folk dance offers a window into different cultures and traditions. By participating in these workshops, attendees will gain a deeper appreciation for the rich cultural heritage that folk dances represent.
2. Physical and Mental Well-being: Dancing is a fantastic way to stay active and relieve stress. The physical activity combined with the social interaction can significantly enhance mental well-being.
3. Community Building: These workshops will provide a platform for students, staff, and faculty to connect outside the formal academic setting, fostering stronger bonds and a sense of belonging.
4. Inclusive and Accessible: The workshops will be designed to accommodate participants of all skill levels, ensuring that everyone feels welcome and included. No skills will be required to join. It’s about having fun.
Time: Every Friday 12pm-1pm (starting July 12, weather dependent)Location: Prexy's Pasture, near the College of EducationAttire: Comfortable clothing appropriate for dancingFacilitators: Variety of guest instructors with experience in various folk/ethnic dance stylesBring a water bottle and a sense of positivity!
Aug 03 Saturday
Start your weekend with a refreshing, energizing yoga session along the serene shore of Big Goose Creek. Join Amanda Baker of A Place of Wholeness who will take you through a centering gentle yoga flow followed by a grounding relaxation practice. You will learn to connect with the land as you ground your body to the earth, supported by the immersive soundscape of the creek.
When: Saturday, August 3 @ 9 -10 am
Where: Meet at the SCLT Office (14 Lane Lane, Sheridan).
What to bring: Please bring your mat and a small blanket.
This Discovery Session is free to attend and open to all ages.
Sign up at the link.
In this fun, live class, we will use line and color to explore the shapes and flow of the smaller segments in our natural world. You will learn some natural history about our subjects along the way.
The floral portraits that Mary Lohuis creates allow for close inspection of and an opportunity to enjoy the intricacies of our broader landscape. Through close observation, Mary is able to enjoy and appreciate the colors, shapes, seasonal rhythms and interactions in individual blooms and stems. In this live class, we will use line and color to explore the shapes and flow of the smaller segments in our natural world.
This class will take place from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. on August 3, at the Museum on the Sculpture Trail. If there is rain, the class will take place in the classroom.
Make it Wild courses are open to adults and young adults with beginner to intermediate abilities. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions during this interactive program.
-$50 per Live In-Person Class-Limited to the first 20 participants
Your registration fee supports the Museum’s Art Leadership Scholarship in Honor of the Memory of Dick Jennings. Dick Jennings was a Museum board member whose memory inspires us to pursue our passions. The $4,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a local High School Senior who plans to study art at the college level. Thank you for your support!
About the artist: Mary moved to Jackson Hole in 1971. Her career and life work developed as a commercial and graphic artist. Since retirement, she has been active in the Plein Air Painting Group through the Art Association.
Aug 07 Wednesday
Join us for a monthly educational series at 6 pm on the first Wednesday, featuring expert-led deep dives into various avian topics. After the presentation, explore hands-on learning in TRC’s new Learning Lab. Topics include research insights, avian rehabilitation, backyard conservation, migration, and raptor ID. Geared towards adults, this free lecture-style program takes place in TRC’s restored Hardeman Barn. Not suitable for kids under 5.
Aug 09 Friday
Aug 10 Saturday
This summer Saturday is sure to be “for the birds!” Join the Bighorn Audubon Society and SCLT for a bird walk along Red Grade Trails. We will stop along the way to see and hear the birds. You will also learn tips and tricks to help identify the many different birds you can spot in our beautiful Bighorns backyard.
When: Saturday, August 10, 9 to 10:30 am
Where: Meet at Base Trailed @ Red Grade Trails.
What to bring: Bring binoculars if you have them, water, comfortable shoes and clothing. Please do not wear bright clothing, it scares the birds!
Aug 16 Friday