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April 2021
Screening of Denizens of the Steep at NBSC
Come to the screening of this backcountry film that tells the narrative of a bighorn sheep herd tucked back in Grand Teton National Park - an area accessed in the wintertime by recreationists; skiers and snowmobilers play a role in the lives of these bighorns and this film shares the impacts of these outdoor pursuits on this iconic and dwindling bighorn herd. Come to this screening and be prepared for an evening of education! This is a free event! Please…
Find out more »Sheep Center Community Hike
Meet at the wildlife-viewing kiosk off Trail Lake road for a fun, educational and community-based hike. Staff from the NBSC will lead the hike in the Whiskey Basin area from the kiosk to educate and answer any questions regarding bighorn sheep and the surrounding habitat. Bring a lunch and appropriate hiking gear for a day outside. This event is free! Please register HERE so Karen and Mackenzie know how many people to expect.
Find out more »May 2021
iNaturalist Training
Dubois Invasive Species Watch Training Using iNaturalist May 15, 2021 from 9:00 - 11:00 Meet at Pete's Pond parking area in Dubois, WY Please register ahead of time by emailing info@bighorn.org so we know how many people to expect. Before you attend this training, download the iNaturalist app onto your smartphone. If possible, please watch the virtual training here or take a look at the Powerpoint here before this event. We will be taking photos of plants around Pete's Pond and learning to use the iNaturalist app…
Find out more »Community Stewardship Project: Trail Clearing in Whiskey Basin
Be apart of this outdoor event that involves taking care of our public lands! Please register HERE and we will send more information leading up to this event.
Find out more »June 2021
Kid’s Corner: Explore Mason Draw!
“Kids Corner”: Dubois Museum: Bailey Tire & Pit Stop Travel Center Children’s Exploration Series. $3.00 per person Kids Corner #1: Explore Mason Draw! This program will focus on teaching kids to hike in the outdoors while learning about plants, birds, animals, rocks, and the different ways sediments deposit in stream beds. Be sure to bring water, snack, sunscreen, cap, jacket, bug spray. Kids will need transportation so adults are encouraged to attend with children.
Find out more »Ten Reasons our Badlands are Anything but Bad – Parts 1 & 2
Part 1: June 10 - An educational presentation via ZOOM, tune in with Bruce S. Thompson to learn about the habitat and ecology of the Dubois Badlands. 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Part 2: June 12 Field Day - Meet at the King Fisher Trailhead at 9:00 AM for a hike! Bruce S. Thompson will lead a wildlife perspective on the geology, ecology, and natural history of the Dubois Badlands. Observe track and scat ID, interpret wildlife sign, and learn…
Find out more »Botany Hike – with Meredith Taylor and Lynn Stewart
Take this educational hike and learn about local botany! Wildflowers, shrubs, forbs: all plants to be identified on this outdoor hike. Exact location is still to be determined, but folks will head out the Eastfork east of Dubois with Meredith and Lynn from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. This event is for current members of the National Bighorn Sheep Center only. Not a member and want to get more involved? Visit our support page to learn more!
Find out more »July 2021
28-Year Birthday Party for the National Bighorn Sheep Center!
Come to the Sheep Center for brats and food to celebrate our 28 years of commitment to education, inspiration, and conservation in the world of bighorn sheep!
Find out more »Annual Mystery Sheep Trap Trek
Tuesday, July 13, 9am-3pm “Annual Mystery Sheep Trap Trek”: Dubois Museum & National Bighorn Sheep Center: Fee $10 per person. Advanced registration required, no exceptions! Come explore the gorgeous views and amazing history of the Upper Wind River Valley! The National Bighorn Sheep Center and Dubois Museum enjoy bringing visitors our Annual Mystery Sheep Trap Trek, and this year is no different. Although the exact location is never known until a couple weeks from the trek date, you can be…
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