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June 2020
Annual Sheep Summit Meeting (WY WSF hosted via Zoom)
Due to covid-19 the Burgess Jct. Sheep Summit will be held via Zoom – i.e. a virtual meeting – on June 26, 2020 from 9 a.m. until noon. The focus of the meeting will be on the new herd unit documents which chart a “path forward” for each herd unit. The tentative plan is to have each responsible biologists cover their herd unit(s). The host of this meeting is our partner, the Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation. If you would like…
Find out more »July 2020
27th Birthday Celebration
Friday, July 3, 9am-5pm: 27th Birthday Party for the National Bighorn Sheep Center! —While we will NOT be serving our typical "brats" this year due to Covid19 concerns, we WILL be alternatively handing out goodies to all who "drive by" or visit the Center on our Birthday. Special prizes will be included in some of the goodie packages we hand out, so be sure to swing by the "drive through birthday celebration" anytime between 9am-5pm to participate! For those of…
Find out more »July 4th Parade
Saturday, July 4: July 4th Parade — Be sure to wave at the bighorn driving our float truck!
Find out more »Annual Mystery Sheep Trap Trek
Tuesday, July 7, 9am-3pm: Annual Mystery Sheep Trap Trek with Dubois Museum — The National Bighorn Sheep Center and the Dubois Museum collaborate every year to bring visitors on an educational hike to an area sheep trap. With over 8 sheep trap sites to choose from, the mystery location will be set to meet participant’s abilities and interests! During this trek, participants will learn about the Mountain Shoshone people who built and used these traps as well as why the…
Find out more »August 2020
Camp Bighorn
August 3-5: Camp Bighorn at Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp — Camp Bighorn 2020 will occur as a day camp this year, instead of an overnight camp, due to Covid 19. The dates are Monday, August 3rd - Wednesday, August 5th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Scholarships are still available as originally planned. Overview Camp Bighorn 2020 Monday, August 3-Wednesday, August 5 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Monday, August 3 THEME: Bighorn Introduction, Ecological Communities and Human Community 9:00-9:30 Introduction to Camp Bighorn including safety…
Find out more »Chamber After Hours Event
The National Bighorn Sheep Center is hosting Chamber After Hours! Come hear about the most recent Camp Bighorn, meet the new staff, hear about our classroom expansion, and check out our snacks and a cash bar provided by the Rustic Pine Tavern. Live music and a GoPro video of Camp Bighorn will also be ongoing throughout the evening.
Find out more »October 2020
Desert Bighorn Sheep Webinar
Tune in to our hosting of a fascinating Desert Bighorn Sheep Webinar!
Find out more »November 2020
Bighorn Bash Annual Fundraiser
While the Bighorn Bash 2020 is not going to take place in-person due to Covid19, we will be offering a scaled-down (but still very exciting!) Bash 2020 Raffle with some awesome raffle prizes for you to help support the Center. More information to come but this raffle will take place starting in October 2020 and will be available online. Thank you for your continued support and may we see you all at Bash 2021, hopefully in person!
Find out more »December 2020
Holiday Open House
Tuesday, December 1 - Saturday, December 5, 10am-4pm: 5 Days of Christmas — Come find some great Christmas gifts on sale each day and shop locally. FREE admission Saturday, December 5th!
Find out more »Breakfast with Bighorns
Saturday, December 12, 8am-10am: Breakfast with Bighorns —Join Center staff for a driving tour and short trek to a local bighorn sheep viewing area. Coffee will be provided. Suggested $15 donation per person.
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