Rocky Mountain Herbarium Open House & Retirement Celebration for Curator Ernie Nelson
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 5:00-7:00 PM.
Join us to celebrate the retirement of Ernie Nelson in honor of his distinguished 51-year career as the collections manager and curator at the Rocky Mountain Herbarium, together with an open house showcasing the herbarium’s newly reorganized collections and expanded space. A presentation about the herbarium and Ernie’s career will be followed by guided herbarium tours and opportunities to mingle. Light refreshments and drinks will be served.
Where: Aven Nelson Building, University of Wyoming Campus, Laramie. View on Google Maps.
UW Tree and Shrub Walk
Sunday, September 28, 2025, 1:30-3:30 PM
Join folks from UW and the Forest Service to learn how to identify common native trees and shrubs in the Medicine Bow National Forest. The group will take a hike in the trailhead area and participants should expect light to moderate walking. Please bring your own food and water, and dress in layers. Registration is free and registering for the event will provide you with important updates on event timing and location.
Directions: From Laramie, take Interstate 80 east 9.5 miles to WY 210 (Exit 323). Turn onto Exit 323 and go left at the stop sign onto WY 210/Happy Jack Rd, then 1 mile to Happy Jack Recreation Area sign, turn right and drive into the parking area.
