Join Us for Upcoming Events
- 2/2: Winter Wildlands Backcountry Film Festival 6 pm-Presentation Hall Gillette College Campus, Gillette WY
- 2/3: Winter Wildlands Backcountry Film Festival 6 pm-Buffalo High School Auditorium, Buffalo WY
- 2/9: George Wuerthner speaks on Wildfires, 7pm in Wilson WY
- 2/10: WWA 10th Anniversary Party 4-6pm in Sheridan WY
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Working to Protect Wyoming's Public Wild Lands
Join us in Gillette and Buffalo for the Winter Wildlands Backcountry Film Festival, Feb. 2nd and 3rd!
Come get excited about winter and non-motorized backcountry recreation!
Thursday, February 2, 2012:
Gillette College, Gillette, WY, Presentation Hall Rm 120
Friday, February 3, 2012:
Buffalo High School Buffalo, WY
Films begin at 6:00pm
Tickets $5/adults, Kids 12 and under FREE!
Great door prizes and raffle items!
George Wuerthner to speak on "Fires, Bugs and Seeing the Forest for the Trees" on Thursday, February 9th from 7-8:30 pm in the Old Wilson Schoolhouse!
George Wuerthner, the author of 33 books and who also holds degrees in botany, wildlife, biology and range science, will speak about the impacts of fire on forests and wildlife. He will be discussing basic fire ecology, pine bark beetles, and the value of dead trees in a forest ecosystem. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 307-203-8273 or email avery@wildwyo.org.
Artists Needed for our Shoshone Wild Film Premier and Art Show & Auction!
WWA invites all
interested local and regional artists to participate by
donating individual work/s of art to the Wyoming Wilderness Association.
If you wish, you may donate your art “in honor of” a special place on
the Shoshone National Forest. There is no age limit - artists from all
walks of life are encouraged to participate! Each artist can submit up
to 5 pieces. Click here for more information.
The Shoshone National Forest Plan Revision has been released for public comment!
This user-friendly guide is intended to help you understand the value of Wyoming’s extraordinary, wild landscapes. Many local organizations, non-profits and businesses provide a variety of place-friendly activities and events, but not everyone is inclined to participate in these offerings. Living in Wild Country supplements these activities with simple, inspiring text to give people an understanding about what it takes to co-exist with our unparalleled wild lands and wildlife. A useful tool for people who want to comment on local environmental issues…Read more >>
After hosting a record 18 hikes this summer, WWA would like to thank those who led the outings and explored wild Wyoming!
Gillette College, Gillette, WY, Presentation Hall Rm 120
Friday, February 3, 2012:
Buffalo High School Buffalo, WY
Films begin at 6:00pm
Tickets $5/adults, Kids 12 and under FREE!
Great door prizes and raffle items!
George Wuerthner to speak on "Fires, Bugs and Seeing the Forest for the Trees" on Thursday, February 9th from 7-8:30 pm in the Old Wilson Schoolhouse!
George Wuerthner, the author of 33 books and who also holds degrees in botany, wildlife, biology and range science, will speak about the impacts of fire on forests and wildlife. He will be discussing basic fire ecology, pine bark beetles, and the value of dead trees in a forest ecosystem. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 307-203-8273 or email avery@wildwyo.org.Artists Needed for our Shoshone Wild Film Premier and Art Show & Auction!
WWA invites all
interested local and regional artists to participate by
donating individual work/s of art to the Wyoming Wilderness Association.
If you wish, you may donate your art “in honor of” a special place on
the Shoshone National Forest. There is no age limit - artists from all
walks of life are encouraged to participate! Each artist can submit up
to 5 pieces. Click here for more information.The Shoshone National Forest Plan Revision has been released for public comment!
This Plan revision will determine how the forest is managed for the next 15 years. Now is the time to speak out for more wilderness in the Shoshone! See how you can help by clicking here!
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The Wyoming Wilderness Association Turns TEN on February 10th!
YOU’RE INVITED! NEW OFFICE, OPEN HOUSE AND ANNIVERSARY PARTY
DATE: Friday, February 10, 2012
TIME: 4:00 to 6:00pm
PLACE: 256 S. Jefferson Street
Sheridan, WY
Great Refreshments & FUN
Call 672-2751 for more info
10 years of exploring wild Wyoming and protecting our public lands! We have moved our main office to a new location at 256 South Jefferson in Sheridan. Come visit us on February 10 from 4-6pm, see the new headquarters and help us celebrate 10 great years and a bright future.
This user-friendly guide is intended to help you understand the value of Wyoming’s extraordinary, wild landscapes. Many local organizations, non-profits and businesses provide a variety of place-friendly activities and events, but not everyone is inclined to participate in these offerings. Living in Wild Country supplements these activities with simple, inspiring text to give people an understanding about what it takes to co-exist with our unparalleled wild lands and wildlife. A useful tool for people who want to comment on local environmental issues…Read more >>After hosting a record 18 hikes this summer, WWA would like to thank those who led the outings and explored wild Wyoming!
How You Can Help!
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Comment now on the Shoshone National Forest Plan Revision!
Comments are needed now for the SNF! Take a look at our example letter and voice your support now for more wilderness in the Shoshone!
Help protect the Wind River Basin now!
Be apart of the process and tell the BLM that you want new wilderness in Wyoming. Attend the meetings and speak out for more protection of our public lands. Read the citizen's guide to commenting on the Lander RMP here!
See the planning process at a glance here!
Write a letter to the editor
Help WWA by writing a letter to the editor of your local newspaper and showing citizens that we need new wilderness in Wyoming. Don't hesitate to ask us for help on what to write about, editing, where to send the letters and don't forget to let us know when you're published!
Write a letter for Rock Creek to your Delegation!
Comments are needed now for the SNF! Take a look at our example letter and voice your support now for more wilderness in the Shoshone!
Help protect the Wind River Basin now!
Be apart of the process and tell the BLM that you want new wilderness in Wyoming. Attend the meetings and speak out for more protection of our public lands. Read the citizen's guide to commenting on the Lander RMP here!
See the planning process at a glance here!
Write a letter to the editor
Help WWA by writing a letter to the editor of your local newspaper and showing citizens that we need new wilderness in Wyoming. Don't hesitate to ask us for help on what to write about, editing, where to send the letters and don't forget to let us know when you're published!
Write a letter for Rock Creek to your Delegation!
The Rock Creek recommended wilderness in the Bighorn National Forest
has almost been designated wilderness many times since the Wyoming
Wilderness Act was passed in 1984. NOW is the time to urge our members
of Congress to introduce legislation for the Rock Creek addition to the
Cloud Peak Wilderness! Our members of congress have expressed the need
for more vocal public support on this issue. Your letters are more
important now than ever...Read more>>
