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Providing life-long learning opportunities for the residents of Wyoming. University of Wyoming is an equal opportunity provider.

Some content on this page was created with the assistance of AI. UW Extension is responsible for content accuracy. Are you curious about ways to attract wildlife to your backyard? New ways to stretch your grocery budget? What about putting up a wind generator on your small acreage? Are you looking for a youth program that puts character first? Community development, sustainable agriculture and nat

ural resources, rangeland management, nutrition, food safety, and 4-H/youth development — the University of Wyoming Extension focuses on issues that matter most to you! Since 1914, UW Extension has helped Wyoming citizens and communities respond to challenges and changes. We have offices in each of the state’s 23 counties and the Wind River Indian Reservation. Although our roots are in agriculture, UW Extension has broadened its educational mission to encompass many of the contemporary challenges facing Wyoming’s people and its rural communities. We’re committed to providing lifelong learning opportunities as we bring the resources of the University of Wyoming home to you!

09/03/2026

🤠 Hey, Wyoming, think you can name all the county numbers? We’ll give you a hint: there are 23. Not 24.

If you know Wyoming, this one’s a must-watch.

🎥 Check out this UW Extension video to learn how Wyoming’s county numbers were assigned, how the license plate design evolved, and how the bucking horse and rider became one of the state’s most recognizable symbols.

If Wyoming reassessed land values today, which counties do you think would keep the same number?

09/02/2026

🍂 Wyoming, have you noticed hints of fall starting to pop up? Means harvest season must be here.

If your garden, farmers market haul or backyard fruit tree is keeping you busy, UW Extension has three free resources to help you preserve your harvest safely.

📚 B-1210: Preserving Food in Wyoming
ℹ️ Guidance for canning a variety of foods, including considerations for Wyoming’s higher elevations.

📚 MP-147: Canning Problems and Preventions
ℹ️ A quick reference for common canning problems, why they happen and how to prevent them.

📚 MP-152: Food Preservation with Reduced or No Salt or Sugar
ℹ️ Tips for preserving foods with less salt or sugar while following safe food preservation practices.

🔗 Check out all three free resources:
wyoextension.org/publications

Search by publication number or title.

09/01/2026

🍂 September is here, and Ready, Set, Thrive! is heading into the final month.

Complete 4 September activities to earn this month’s reward. If you completed July and August, finish September and submit your completion forms to earn a Wyoming State Parks Annual Day Pass.

Register here: https://bit.ly/RegisterRST2026

September activities include simple ways to visit a farmers’ market, make colorful meals, move outside, save seeds, bike, dance and help your community. 🥕🚲💃

Just joining now? You can still earn the September reward.

Questions? Contact [email protected] or 307-777-6011.

Which September activity would your family try first?

08/31/2026

🤠 First day of classes, Cowboys! Fall 2026 is officially underway.

There’s only one proper way to start another semester at the University of Wyoming.

So, let’s start it together:

“He. always. sings…” 🎶

Welcome back, Cowboys!

GO POKES! 🤎💛

08/28/2026

🤔 🌻 So, you think you’re a pretty good Wyoming gardener. But would you call yourself a “Master” Gardener?

The University of Wyoming Master Gardener program combines horticulture training with volunteer service, giving participants a way to build their gardening knowledge and put it to work in their communities.

Becoming a University of Wyoming Master Gardener takes more than a green thumb. 🌿 It includes:

✅ 40+ hours of training
✅ A final assessment
✅ At least 40 hours of volunteer service
✅ Continued involvement in the program

👩‍🌾 Think you have what it takes? Get started by contacting your local UW Extension office about upcoming training and applying.

🔗 Learn more: wyoextension.org/mastergardener/

08/25/2026

🌅 Wyoming, by a show of hands, how many of you think Wyoming’s sunsets are some of the best in the world?

Ever wonder why sunsets appear red, orange and gold?

Watch to learn the science behind Wyoming sunsets and how sunlight traveling through the atmosphere creates the colors we see as the sun goes down.

Got a favorite Wyoming sunset? Share when, where and the story behind it in the comments.

08/24/2026

🍀 Please help us welcome Audrey Peters, UW Extension’s 4-H Youth Development Educator serving Uinta County and Uinta County 4-H.

Audrey grew up participating in Idaho 4-H and FFA, where she showed livestock and earned Grand Champion Market Steer at the Western Idaho State Fair. She also received FFA’s highest honor, the American Degree, for her dedication to community service, leadership and supervised agricultural experiences.

A 2024 University of Idaho graduate in animal and veterinary science, Audrey also brings experience in equine education and community outreach.

In her new role, Audrey will draw on her own 4-H and FFA experiences to help Uinta County youth learn and grow through hands-on 4-H opportunities.

Learn more about Audrey:
https://uwagnews.com/2026/07/01/new-4-h-educator-joins-uw-extensions-uinta-county-office/

📧 [email protected]

For local programs and updates:
https://wyoextension.org/uintacounty/

08/21/2026

🌳 Did you know some of Laramie’s early tree-planting efforts were connected to Extension?

As families arrive in Laramie from around the state to help students start the 2026 University of Wyoming fall semester, take a look at the trees around town.

They’re part of a story that goes back generations.

These archival photos show University of Wyoming Extension at work planting trees in Laramie, one example of the practical work Extension has carried out in Wyoming communities over the years.

Since 1914, UW Extension has connected University of Wyoming knowledge and resources with the people and communities of Wyoming.

More than a century later, that work continues.

08/20/2026

🤔🍎 “I keep hearing I should get more calcium, fiber, vitamin D... but which nutrients should I actually be paying attention to as I age?”

Many Wyomingites are asking this same exact question. Did you know that different nutrients support different functions in the body, from bone and muscle health to digestion, immune function, nerve function and red blood cell formation?

Swipe or click through for a quick look at eight key nutrients, why they matter, daily amounts and common food sources.

This post is a collaboration with AGE (Adapt, Grow, Empower), a UW Extension program that serves as a trusted resource for navigating the aging journey with practical information to support health, well-being and confidence.

🔗 Looking for more resources like this? Explore AGE for practical information and resources to support healthy aging:
https://wyoextension.org/age/about-age/

📌 Save this post for an easy reference later.

Source: UW Extension Nutrition & Food Safety, Key Nutrients as You Age

08/17/2026

🍀 Please help us welcome Tallie Miller, UW Extension’s 4-H Youth Development Educator serving Niobrara County.

Tallie brings 12 years of experience as a Wyoming 4-H member in Converse and Niobrara counties, where she participated in livestock, photography and nutrition projects and earned Wyoming State Fair awards for market swine and steers.

A 2026 University of Wyoming graduate, Tallie double-majored in agricultural communications and animal and veterinary science. She also previously served as a 4-H Extension intern in Niobrara County.

In her new role, Tallie will help local youth build leadership and life skills through 4-H.

Learn more about Tallie:
https://uwagnews.com/2026/06/11/new-4-h-educator-joins-uw-extensions-niobrara-county-office-2/

📞 (307) 334-3534
📧 [email protected]

For local programs and updates:
wyoextension.org/niobraracounty/

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Laramie, WY
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