This free, family-friendly event is open to all! Join us for a day celebrating small but mighty squirrels and learning about their impact on ecosystems!
📅 Saturday, March 28, 11 AM to 2 PM
📍 UW Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center, at 10th and Lewis Street
✨ 11 AM to 2 PM: Family-friendly activity tables and crafts such as "Squirrels around the world", "Trap and track a stuffed animal squirrel," "How to build a midden," and more.
✨ 11-11:15 AM: Talk from Lauren Watterau, squirrel researcher and UW graduate student. Followed by Q&A.
✨ 12-12:15 PM: Talk from Lindsey Mitchell, squirrel researcher and UW graduate student. Followed by Q&A.
✨ Squirrel adventures outside every ~hour
✨ 1:15-1:45 PM: Talk from Haub School Dean Dr. John Koprowski! Followed by Q&A.
Hosted by graduate students Lauren and Lindsey, in coordination with the UW Biodiversity Institute. Lauren and Lindsey have a passion for biodiversity conservation outreach and both study squirrels around the world. Both are recipients of the 2025 Enhancement Grant from the BI!
For more information, please visit www.wyomingbiodiversity.org
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