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Wyoming

Purple and yellow wildflowers bloom across a broad field.
Fields of Color Wyoming is home to numerous species of wildflowers. © Scott Copeland
Event Overview

Hotter, drier conditions are triggering wildflowers to bloom earlier, but pollinating insects are often unable to get to the flowers before they fade. The result? Plants struggle to reproduce, and pollinators go hungry. Join a guided walk to help scientists gather important information on how bloom times are changing—no prior botany experience needed! 

Come prepared for a short hike with closed-toed shoes, water and bear spray. Notebooks, pens, field guides and light snacks will be provided. We’ll take an easy 2-mile roundtrip hike with lots of stops.  

Learn more about the science on our Wildflower Watch page or by emailing Trevor Bloom, community ecologist, at trevor.bloom@tnc.org.

Dates
All events take place from 2 to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, June 7
Wednesday, June 21
Wednesday, July 5
Wednesday, July 19
Wednesday, August 2
Wednesday, August 16
Wednesday, August 30
Wednesday, September 13

Flowers in a field with people in the background.
Earlier Blooms The timing of when plants flower and fruit is critical to the survival of many animals, from bees and hummingbirds to grizzly bears. © Noah Waldren/TNC
Person looking at a small stem in a field.
Seed Collection You can be part of the solution by joining our Wildflower Watch citizen science program each spring and summer. © Noah Waldren/TNC
People standing in a field studying a sagebrush.
Supporting Nature Working with us in the field is a great way to personally help our local plants and wildlife adapt to the impacts of climate change.
× Flowers in a field with people in the background.
× Person looking at a small stem in a field.
× People standing in a field studying a sagebrush.