For those with a hankering to learn more about the great outdoors and garner the title of Certified Wyoming Master Naturalist, the opportunity has arrived. With the launch of Wyomingâs Master Naturalist Program, the state joins many others in hosting a program that trains participants to be environmental stewards and to teach that stewardship to others.
The Wyoming Naturalist Program is coordinated by a committee of state agencies and non-profits that includes Audubon Rockies, Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Wyoming State Parks, the University of Wyoming Biodiversity Institute, and the University of Wyoming Extension. The training will include lessons in biodiversity, ecology, conservation, management, and interpretation. The 2021 program will include lessons hosted at Boysen State Park May 22-23.
Need tips on increasing blooms on climbing roses? Ask an expert
Updated Dec 19, 2020;
We’re rushing toward winter, but there are still gardening issues you’re wondering about. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty and Master Gardeners reply to queries within two business days, usually less. To ask a question, simply go to the and type it in and include the county where you live. Here are some questions asked by other gardeners. What’s yours?
Q: I planted this rose in this location two years ago. I only fertilized it once this year in the spring with regular rose plant food. Instead of the blooms described on the identification placard, there were only a few, very dull, pink, non-fragrant blossoms in early spring and no more since then, not even any buds. As you can see from the photo, it has produced much luxuriant growth, without any sign of disease (