UW Washakie County Extension

06/04/2026

Get in on the action of growing together and giving back! Bring a plant and play some Bingo!🌱

06/02/2026

🔥 Wildfire Webinar Series – June 4th 🔥

The last Webinar of the Wildfire Series.

This week’s Wildfire Webinar Series topic is Wildland Fire: Positives and Negatives for Wildlife Habitat. Join Tim Kramer, USFWS Partners for Fish and Wildlife, as he discusses how wildland fire can have varied impacts on wildlife habitat. Understanding current conditions and recognizing potential fire impacts are key to making informed land management decisions and supporting healthy wildlife populations.

🗓 June 4th
⏰ 6:00 – 7:30 PM
💻 Via Zoom
📲 Scan the QR code to register or visit:
wyoextension.org/wrir/wildfire-webinar/

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how wildfire influences wildlife habitat, explore both the benefits and challenges it can create, and gain valuable insights into managing landscapes for the future.

05/26/2026

Stop by the Washakie County Extension Office for some FREE seedlings! 🌱

We currently have:
🍅 Speckled Roman Tomatoes
🌽 Sweet Corn
🥒 Diva Cucumbers
🫘 Provider Beans

We have a limited supply available, so be sure to stop in and grab yours while they last! Perfect for adding a little extra to your garden this season. 🪴💚

Be a part of helping our community grow and make a difference one garden at a time! 🌱

05/26/2026

🔥 Wildfire Webinar Series – May 28th 🔥

This week’s Wildfire Webinar Series topic is a case study of the 2024 Elk Fire Response. Join Edward Hinzman, Ph.D., Public Health Response Coordinator with Sheridan County Public Health, as he shares insights and lessons learned from the response to the 2024 Elk Fire.

🗓 May 28th
⏰ 6:00 – 7:30 PM
💻 Via Zoom

📲 Scan the QR code to register or visit:
wyoextension.org/wrir/wildfire-webinar/

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about wildfire response efforts, public health impacts, and the valuable lessons communities can take away from real wildfire events.

05/26/2026

🌱 Ready. Set. Grow a Little Extra! 🌱

Now’s the time to get your garden growing and help join the fight to end hunger in Wyoming by growing a little extra this season!

Worried about when to plant? Stop by the UW Washakie County Extension office when you pick up your free seeds and ask your gardening questions!

Growing a little extra is a simple way everyone can help be part of the solution to hunger in Wyoming. 🥕🥔🍅

Learn more at https://www.nohungerwyo.org/grow

05/21/2026

🌱 Get in on the planting party this Saturday and help out the Worland Community Garden! Lend a hand and help grow something good for our community. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just want to help out and have some fun! 🪴💚

Today's planting party is postponed to Saturday! 10:30-12:30pm. See you there!

05/18/2026

🔥 Wildfire Webinar Series – May 21st 🔥

This week’s Wildfire Webinar Series topic is “Reducing the Risk from Wildfire: Best Practices to Reduce Risk to You and Your Home.” Join us as Robb Sgrol shares practical tips and best practices to help reduce wildfire risk for your home, property, and family.

🗓 May 21st
⏰ 6:00 – 7:30 PM
💻 Via Zoom

📲 Scan the QR code to register or visit:
wyoextension.org/wrir/wildfire-webinar/

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn valuable ways to prepare for wildfire season and help protect your home and community! 🔥🏡🌲

05/17/2026

🎓 Congratulations to all the graduating seniors across Washakie County! 🎓

Today marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. As you walk across the stage and receive your diplomas, remember how much you have already accomplished and how many opportunities are waiting ahead of you.

Whether your next step is college, trade school, the workforce, the military, or discovering a new path, know that your future is full of possibilities. The road ahead may not always be easy, but your hard work, determination, and the lessons you’ve learned along the way will guide you forward.

From all of us at the UW Washakie County Extension Office, we are proud of each and every one of you. Thank you for the leadership, dedication, and positivity you have brought to your schools, communities, and organizations.

Keep chasing your goals, continue learning, and never be afraid to take on new adventures. Your story is just beginning, and we cannot wait to see the impact you will make in the world.

Congratulations Class of 2026! Your future is bright! 🤎💛

05/15/2026

🥔 Ready to grow your own potatoes this season? 🥔

Seed potato starters are available at the Washakie County Extension Office! Stop by and grab yours today while supplies last, and start growing your own potatoes! 🌱