University of Wyoming Extension Big Horn County

08/28/2026

08/26/2026

Lander Canning Classes

To sign up, contact Meadowlark Market & Kitchen at 307-206-1021.

08/26/2026

Canning Class on Thursday, August 27th.

08/19/2026

🐝 Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 Wyoming Bee College! Join us October 23–24 at Casper College for practical beekeeping education focused on science-based information, practical skills, and meaningful connections.
Learn from experienced beekeepers, researchers, Extension educators, and conservation professionals; ask questions and connect with others who share an interest in bees and pollinators.

🔗 Register and learn more:

https://wyomingbeecollege.org

📅 October 23–24, 2026
📍 Casper College | Casper, Wyoming

Registration options:
🍯 Beginner Beekeeping | Friday and/or Saturday
🐝 Intermediate Beekeeping | Friday and/or Saturday
🍴 Culinary Beekeepers | Friday
🌼 Pollinators | Saturday
Bringing a young beekeeper? Youth tickets are free with an adult ticket. There are no separate youth sessions. Youth participants attend the same tracks and sessions as adults.

We'll announce speaker and session details as they become available.

We’re buzzing to see you in Casper!

08/11/2026

Cooking Class - WEDNESDAY NIGHT 7-9 in Burlington

Check out the flyer. Contact Melissa Cook if you would like to join us in making a variety of dinner salads with protein. 307-568-4160 or [email protected].

07/21/2026

Sign up for the Eat Healthy for Less 8-week cooking series ends today at 4:30. If you want to learn how to use staples, cook for less, and create nutritious meals, contact my office and sign up TODAY. 307-568-4160 or email me at [email protected].

Classes are offered in Lovell and Greybull from July 23-September 11. BOCES in Lovell and Greybull are funding the classes, with Lovell being free and Greybull having a $10 fee for the entire series.

Class Options:
Lovell - 2:00-3:30 pm, Big Horn Federal Savings
Greybull - 5:30-7:00 pm, Greybull HS

07/06/2026

🎨✨ Creativity + Calm = A Beautiful Combination! ✨🌼

Take a look at the amazing Art for Better Living class happening at the North Big Horn Senior Center in Lovell! 🖌️💙 A huge thank you to everyone participating in this six-week journey of creativity, learning, and connection.

Did you know that making art can help boost your mental well-being? 🌿 That's why each class combines simple breathing exercises and practical information about mental wellness with 90 minutes of hands-on watercolor instruction. 🎨

Here's a fact that surprises many people: 80–90% of our natural thoughts are negative. 🤯 So if you catch yourself thinking negatively... guess what? You're completely normal! The good news is that we can learn skills to recognize those thoughts and intentionally create healthier patterns. 🌟

🎉 Want to join us? We still have a couple of spots available in our new Burlington class beginning July 13.

📍 Location: Burlington Fire Hall (Main Street)
📅 Mondays, July 13–August 17
🕘 9:00–11:00 a.m.

✨ Space is limited! Please sign up in advance so we can have enough art supplies for everyone and keep the class comfortable for all participants.

We'd love to paint, learn, and laugh with you! 🎨😊

07/06/2026

✨🎨 **NEW CLASS ADDED! Art for Better Living Is So Popular We Opened a Second Session!** 🌟🖌️

Wow! 🤩 The Lovell Art for Better Living class filled up so quickly that we opened a second class in Burlington last week! 🎉

Thanks to a few participants transferring from the full Lovell class, there are **just a couple of spots still available** in the Burlington class—but they won't last long! ⏳

If you've been thinking about joining us, now's your chance! 💙

📍 Location: Burlington Fire Hall (Main Street, Burlington)
📅 Dates: July 13 – August 17 (Monday mornings)
🕘 Time: 9:00–11:00 a.m.

📩 Ready to save your seat? Send Melissa Cook a DM or call the office at 307-568-4160.

🎨 Come create, connect, and discover how art can support your well-being—we'd love to have you! 💕

06/23/2026

🥫🎉 JARS, LIDS & SUCCESS! 🎉🥫

Our canning classes in Basin were a huge success! 👏🍓🥕🌽

A big thank you to everyone who joined us to learn safe home food preservation and build confidence in the kitchen. 💪🏡✨

Good news! One more canning class is being planned for Lovell! 🎊🥫

⏳ The date will be determined based on participant schedules, and there are only TWO spots left! 😲🏃‍♀️🏃

📞 Call (307) 568-4160
📧 Email Melissa Cook at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

Reserve your spot before they're gone! 🍅🌶️🥒

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