First Winter Field Trip - Saturday, January 25th

 Clues in the Snow: Bird and Mammal Tracking Trip (Snowshoe/XC Ski Outing) 

Clark's Nutcracker observed during previous Laramie Audubon Trip (near Centennial, WY).

Dr. Gary Beauvais, Director of the Wyoming Natural Diversity Database, will lead a snowshoe/cross-country ski trek through forest and riparian areas of the Medicine Bow National Forest on Saturday, January 25.  This trip, sponsored by the Laramie Audubon Society, will focus on identification of animal tracks and other signs written into the winter snow. The group will also discuss the natural history of the winter environment.  This is a favorite annual trip and we learn something new each year!  

Attendees must provide their own equipment* and be prepared for cold winter conditions.  Please dress in layers and bring plenty of snacks, water, and sun protection.  *Please coordinate with us if you need snowshoes - one of our members has a few extra pair and has offered to lend them to trip participants.  UW students can check with the UW Outdoor Program for equipment.  Local outdoor stores also have daily rentals available.

The group will meet at 8:30 a.m. at TBD. 
Attendees will return to Laramie by approximately 1 p.m.; those with their own transportation are free to leave at any time.  Some participants may elect to stop in Centennial for a no-host lunch (depending on group interest).  Backup date (in case of bad weather) - Saturday, February 1.