Events

 

2026 Annual Meeting and Wildflower Weekend, May 29-31, at Flaming Gorge

2026 Annual Meeting Alert! The 2026 Wyoming Native Plant Society Annual Meeting and Wildflower Weekend will be in and near the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, May 29-31 (Friday-Sunday). Activities will be based out of the Fire Hole Canyon Campground, 30 miles south of Rock Springs. Nearby destinations include brilliant cushion plant mosaics of color, and visits to one of Wyoming’s narrow endemics, Green River greenthread (Thelesperma caespitosum). Attendees will also have an option of an extremely deep look at Green River country, with a trona mine tour 1700 feet belowground as an early Friday morning option that will require arriving by Thursday night (May 28). The same Green River Formation that yields trona deep belowground is uplifted above ground and seen in the towering sandstone pillars surrounding the Flaming Gorge with its colorful associated flora. Look for the itinerary, registration and campground reservation information here and in the March newsletter.

 

April is Wyoming Native Plant Month!

Once again, Governor Gordon has proclaimed that April is Wyoming Native Plant Month. We join many other states in this annual celebration to enjoy and appreciate our native flora.  Read the Proclamation here.

And, once again, the Wyoming Native Plant Society is sponsoring a poster contest for 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. This year’s theme is NATIVE PLANTS BENEFIT PEOPLE. Up to three winners will receive $250.

Entries will be judged on the following criteria:
1) Clearly illustrates how plants native to Wyoming benefit people;
2) Accurately depicts the Wyoming native plants listed on the student entry form; and
3) Creates a visually appealing and engaging composition that demonstrates creativity, a
well-composed layout, and effective use of color and technique.

The flyer with complete rules and entry form can be downloaded here.