Wyoming Outdoor Weekend & Expo

Education

We look forward to seeing you in person this year May 17-18, 2024 for all kinds of hands-on education. School groups will attend during the day on May 17th and then everyone is welcome to join in the fun starting at 4:00 pm on May 17th and continuing through May 18th.

Some education opportunities are: climbing wall, archery, wildlife disease walk with the Game and Fish Disease Lab, orienteering course, air rifle range, fish culture and hatcheries, Wyoming PBS Science kids series, and much more!

Also see some great learning below while you wait for the in person event. We hope you enjoy these and in case you can’t get enough check out the amazing Wyoming Outdoor Expo online with even more videos, webcams, and activities.

 

Avoiding Problems while Camping in Bear Country – 4:00 min – Buffalo Bill Center of the West

Horns vs. Antlers – 2:30 min – National Bighorn Sheep Center

Native vs. Nonnative Wyoming Fish – 7:30 min – Wyoming Game and Fish Department

Cheatgrass what is it and why should I care? – 2:00 min – Wyoming Game and Fish Department

Avoiding Problems while Hiking in Bear Country – 4:00 min – Buffalo Bill Center of the West

How to Apply a Splint – 7:30 min – Classic Air Medical

Trout Tour at the Dubois Fish Hatchery – 9:30 min – Wyoming Game and FIsh Department

Bighorn Sheep Feet- how do they climb? – 2:30 min – National Bighorn Sheep Center

Weather Safety and Learning – 10 min –National Weather Service

Extract DNA from Fruit – 40 min – Wyoming Game and Fish Department **See notes and supply list at right

A Virtual Riparian Hike – 10:00 min – Wyoming Wildlife Federation

You’ll need the following materials and a parent’s help in order to follow along with the DNA extraction:

  • 1-2 pieces of fruit (strawberries, banana, kiwi, peach, etc.)
  • 2 pinches of table salt
  • 1 tablespoon clear shampoo
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1 quart zip lock bag
  • Cold isopropyl
  • Coffee filter
  • Clear cup (plastic or glass)
  • Bowl of ice
  • Knife (to cut fruit)
  • Hot water in a pan or bowl
  • Paper towel

All About Owls with a live Great Horned Owl – 45 min – Wyoming Game and Fish Department