Go for a walk. You’ve probably heard that before, whether it’s from someone recommending a fitness routine or a friend who thinks you need to clear your head.
But there’s other reasons to walk, too. For Wyoming residents participating in UW Extension’s Wyoming Walks program, walking provides a new way to engage with their hometowns and communities—while also getting some exercise.
Led by local experts in partnership with UW Extension, Wyoming Walks highlight attractions ranging from state parks and archaeological sites to downtown murals and museums. All walks are free and open to the public.
Whether it’s a hike up Casper Mountain, a geological tour of Hot Springs State Park, or a stroll among the bronze statues outside the State Capitol, the program encourages people of all ages to get out of the house and explore.
To assist producers facing wildfires, the University of Wyoming Extension has launched a new online platform to help coordinate hay donations and provide fire recovery resources.
The University of Wyoming recently received accreditation for a new graduate program in nutrition and dietetics, housed in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Like many educational institutions, the University of Wyoming champions new innovations and discoveries. But UW has a unique respect for keeping traditional technologies alive, too.
The Wyoming Wool Initiative, in partnership with the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources, is now accepting applications for its 2025-2026 Lamb-a-Year program.
On Saturday, Sept. 6, the University of Wyoming Extension will lead the Homesteading Rendezvous, which offers educational workshops for anyone interested in producing more goods at home, particularly food items.
Here in Wyoming, we live in a dry, windy, and sometimes unpredictable environment. For farmers who grow cover crops, the tough environment can complicate things.
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