Rooted in Wyoming Programs

In the Spring of 2022, RiW taught over 600 Sheridan County K-8 grade students from eight schools about soil testing, vermicomposting, seed starting, and seed dispersal through a collaborative effort with the University of Wyoming Extension-Sheridan County.

This program began in 2019 and has evolved through collaborations with local producers, Wyoming Master Gardens, & volunteers.

RiW partners with eight school gardens in Sheridan County. Gardens are great outdoor classrooms as they reinforce math, science, nutrition awareness, and more!

School gardens provide students with a sense of ownership of their school and help students become better environmental stewards while developing patience, cooperation, teamwork, pride & volunteerism.

RiW collaborates with community gardens across Sheridan County to encourage gardening for ALL ages! Community Gardens that bear our name include Eagle’s Nest Garden in Ranchester, Rooted at the Hub located at The Hub on Smith, and The Victory Garden at the Sheridan VA.

In addition, RiW shares seeds and starts, and participates in workdays with Community Gardens in Sheridan County.

Since 2021 RiW has been facilitating partnerships between Sheridan County classes and local restaurants to create unique side dishes made from produce grown in the schools’ own gardens!

Restaurant partners included Welcome Market Hall, Sackett’s Market, Cottonwood Kitchen, Innominate Bakery, Frackelton’s, and Verdello.

Have you ever felt hungry and reached for a snack? Where did that food come from? Find out the fascinating story behind food on an adventure that will take you from the forest, to the garden, to the kitchen, and the table. Meet some amazing scientists, and find out from friendly local farmers what it takes to make sure we all get fed!

Sponsored by Pam & John Standish, RiW, and The Brinton Museum

In an effort to encourage a life-long, year-round love of planting, growing, and cultivation, RiW partners with K-12 schools to develop winter projects that include growing pearl-oyster mushrooms, growing microgreens, and utilizing a lettuce grow-tower to grow herbs and lettuce throughout the winter months!

These projects have been a wonderful way to extend the growing season and classroom learning opportunities!