Kids invited to learn about the prairie’s hooved heroes during bison program at the Trails Center
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CASPER, Wyo. - Put yourself in the midst of the mighty buffalo at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center on Saturday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. during the free interactive youth program, “Bison on the Plains.”
Millions of buffalo once covered the plains, welcoming emigrants to the West as they travelled in search of land, freedom and riches. This program strives to connect kids to public lands and America’s natural and cultural heritage.
Birth, ceremony, and survival tied to the great American bison which roamed the prairies of Wyoming. Listen to legends of these great four-legged beasts. Discover how parts were used for survival, and then make a paper bison mask to take home.
Saturday youth programs emphasize hands-on learning. They will run every Saturday from June 2 through Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and are free to the public.
Parents of young children must accompany students throughout the program.
For more information, please contact Stacey Moore at the NHTIC by calling (307) 261-7780.
The NHTIC is a public-private partnership between the BLM and the National Historic Trails Center Foundation. The facility is located at 1501 N. Poplar Street, Casper, Wyoming.
As we approach the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System Act, there are currently 30 congressionally designated National Scenic and Historic Trails in the National Trails System. National Historic Trails are extended trails that closely follow a historic trail or route of travel that is of national significance. The BLM now protects nearly 6,000 miles of 18 designated trails in 15 States, and the BLM also manages thousands of miles of trails under study for potential designation.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.