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April 2022
National Museum of Military Vehicles Easter Egg Hunt
The National Museum of Military Vehicles is hosting a free Easter Egg Hunt for area kids (rain or shine!) Come join the fun and search for eggs filled with coupons, prizes and candy! Call (307) 455-3802 for more information.
Find out more »The NMMV and CWC Presents: The Evolution of U.S. Helmets
National Museum of Military Vehicles and Central Wyoming College Presents: The Evolution of U.S. Helmets — From tin hats and steel pots to k-pots and advanced combat helmets. Professional militaries from the dawn of time have shared a common piece of equipment... the helmet. Helmets have changed in looks, patterns and materials, but have always had the same desire for head protection. Together we will study, hands-on, the evolution of the U.S. military helmet from World War I to modern…
Find out more »Lander Art Center Member’s Show
Come view the diversity of our creative community in painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, metal smithing and more! Tuesday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Photo: Lander Art Center.
Find out more »National Bighorn Sheep Center: Annual Spring Clean-up
National Bighorn Sheep Center: Annual Spring Clean-up. If you're interested in volunteering, please contact sara@bighorn.org or call the Center at 307-455-3429.
Find out more »Live History Reenactment
Wind River Heritage Center and St. Margaret's School Presents: Live History Reenactment Live reenactment: 10 to 11 a.m. FREE LUNCH: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. FREE TOURS: 12 to 4 p.m.
Find out more »Fremont County Pioneer Museum: Sheep Shearing Day
Visit the Fremont County Pioneer Museum in Lander for this Bailey Tire/Pit Stop Children’s Exploration Series program. Sheep Shearing Day is all about Sheep Sheep Sheep! Explore the history of the Sheep industry in Wind River Country. Witness actual Sheep Shearing, pet sheep, make crafts from sheep’s wool, buy products made from sheep’s wool and lots more. This program is free and open to the public. Call the Pioneer Museum at (307) 332-3339 for details.
Find out more »May 2022
The National Bighorn Sheep Center: Why the Badlands are Anything but Bad Part 1
An educational presentation via ZOOM. Tune in with Bruce S. Thompson to learn about the habitat and ecology of the Dubois Badlands. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85856789035?pwd=eWxtNWRTNlVQa0pNWkQ0K29zaEdNUT09
Find out more »Dubois Museum’s “Back to the Future”
“Back to the Future: Studying the climate, vegetation and bone decay from fossils of the Wind River Formation to prepare for future climate conditions” The Wind River Formation, an iconic rock unit found throughout Wyoming's Wind River Basin, is rich in fossil plants and animals and spans one of the biggest global warming events in Wyoming during the age of mammals (~53-48 million years ago). Information about how the environment, vegetation, climate, and animals responded to this past global warming…
Find out more »The National Bighorn Sheep Center: Why the Badlands are Anything but Bad Part 2
Field Day – Meet at the King Fisher Trailhead at 8:30 AM for a hike! Bruce S. Thompson will lead a wildlife perspective on the geology, ecology, and natural history of the Dubois Badlands. Observe track and scat ID, interpret wildlife sign, and learn about animal adaptations. Sign-up in advance by emailing info@bighorn.org
Find out more »Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek Series: Petroglyph Preservation and Stewardship Workshop
Joe Daniele from the Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office will present this Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek Series program May 14th from 10-3pm. Dubois has some fantastic petroglyphs and for the most part they are undamaged! Join us to learn about the Wyoming Site Stewardship Program. We will learn how to protect and preserve prehistoric and historic cultural resources for the purposes of conservation, scientific study, interpretation, and public enjoyment is only the beginning of what you will learn on…
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