Biodiversity Institute
Mar 28, 2026
graduate students Lauren and Lindsey, with the UW Biodiversity Institute
Squirrel Day, 10 am - 2 pm
Berry Center, Laramie
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!
UW Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center, at 10th and Lewis Street
10AM to 2PM: 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.
10 AM to 2 PM: Crafting with UW Art Museum
and visit with UW Museum of Vertebrates
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