Community Wildfire Protection Plan Update UnderwayThe Cody Conservation District is launching the next phase of coordination and planning for an updated Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) for…
Tools for Ecological CuriosityThe average American may walk through life relatively clueless about the ecosystem around them, but here in Cody, we find ourselves face to face with nature as soon as we step outdoors. With such an abundance of life, it can be overwhelming to learn more. Here are a few of the tools I use to learn more about my favorite species, familiarize myself with the ecosystem of new places I visit, and learn more about the world around me.
Common MulleinCommon Mullein is native to Europe, Northern Africa, and Asia and was brought to North America as early as the 1700s. Historical uses were primarily medicinal in nature. Medicinal uses included...
Apple Butter with Western SandcherriesI had my eye on a chokecherry tree at my friend's house, but the birds beat me to the fruit. Thankfully, they had not yet discovered the western sandcherries on the other side of her house. These larger cherries were significantly sweeter than the chokecherries I expected to come home with, so I filled my bucket with those instead.
Funding now available for landowners near Lower Sage CreekOpportunities to Improve Water Quality in the Lower Sage Creek Watershed
From The Field: Houndstongue Root WeevilsI joined our friends at Park County Weed and Pest for a fascinating field tour to locate the Houndstongue Root Weevil. These weevils, Mogulones crucifer, have been used in Canada since 1997 to manage populations of houndstongue, an invasive biennial plant with reddish-purple flowers and prickly seeds that cling to fur and clothing.
NACD Poster ContestWe are participating in the NACD Poster and Photography Contests! The 2025 theme is "Home is where the Habitat is." Please read below for more…
Eastside Eagles Ad ProjectWe were highlighted by Tucker and Knox at Eastside Elementary School in their Eastside Eagles Ad Project! Please enjoy their work below:
WDA Rangeland Health Assessment Program 2025-26 Request for ProposalsThe Wyoming Department of Agriculture is offering a request for proposals period of the RHAP 25-26 Program. The deadline for submission closes on…
In the News: Butterfly advocate recruits landowners to grow pollinator gardensBobbie Holder shares her expertise on butterflies and pollinators yet again in the Powell Tribune:
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In the News: Bobbie's Butterfly WisdomOur very own Bobbie Holder was recently interviewed by the Powell Tribune about monarch butterfly conservation efforts. Check out the article here…
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In the News: Gardening with Livingston Elementary's Second Grade ClassStudents in Mrs. Reed's second grade class learned about pollinators and decided to find ways to help them out. Bobbie and Olivia taught them some…
East Yellowstone Brucellosis Compensation FundRecognizing the costs that working landowners face from wildlife presence on private lands, PERC and the EYC partnered to create a compensation fund…
Native Plant Poster Contest for all 6th-8th grade studentsA few days ago, Governor Gordon signed a proclamation recognizing April 2024 as Wyoming Native Plant Month (attached). The proclamation encourages "…