Disconnect: Muddy Terrain, Insects, and Aquatic Life
Get ready for an enchanting outdoor adventure as the "Unplug: Mud, Bugs & Fish" event is set to take place on Thursday, July 31, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the SCLT Big Goose Natural Area in Sheridan, Wyoming (14 Lane Ln.)[1][2].
Organized by the Sheridan Community Land Trust (SCLT) and Science Kids, this captivating event invites participants of all ages to immerse themselves in the local ecosystem, exploring soil, insects, and aquatic life[3][4].
The event offers a unique opportunity to learn about keeping local waterways clean and healthy, while partaking in engaging activities such as turning over rocks, using dip nets, and seining the stream for various aquatic life forms[5]. Additionally, participants will collect water quality samples, similar to what experts do[6].
This free and hands-on event encourages residents to explore nature and fosters environmental awareness, all while enjoying the dog days of summer[7]. Activities during the event are designed to cater to ages 2 and up, ensuring a fun and educational experience for everyone[8].
Join us at the SCLT Big Goose Natural Area for an unforgettable evening of nature exploration and connection. Let's unplug from technology and connect with nature, one rock, bug, and fish at a time!
| Aspect | Details | |---------------------|------------------------------------| | Event Name | Unplug: Mud, Bugs & Fish | | Purpose | Nature education and connection via exploration of mud, insects, and fish | | Date & Time | July 31, 2025, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. | | Location | SCLT Big Goose Natural Area, 14 Lane Ln., Sheridan, WY | | Participation | Free and open to all ages and abilities | | Organizer | Sheridan Community Land Trust (SCLT) and Science Kids | | Activities | Exploring Big Goose Creek, turning over rocks, using dip nets, seining the stream, and collecting water quality samples | | Age Range | Ages 2 and up | | Event Focus | Environmental awareness and hands-on learning in a natural setting |
- The Unplug: Mud, Bugs & Fish event, organized by the Sheridan Community Land Trust (SCLT) and Science Kids, is an educational opportunity that focuses on environmental awareness and hands-on learning in the natural setting of the SCLT Big Goose Natural Area in Sheridan, Wyoming.
- This captivating event encourages residents of all ages to connect with nature through engaging activities like turning over rocks, using dip nets, and seining the stream for various aquatic life forms, as well as collecting water quality samples similar to what experts do.
- The event offers participants a unique chance to learn about keeping local waterways clean and healthy while gaining knowledge in environmental-science and outdoor-living.
- As part of their lifestyle and education-and-self-development, people can attend this free event during the dog days of summer to foster a better understanding of the local ecosystem, improve their environmental consciousness, and enjoy an evening of nature exploration in their home-and-garden area, the SCLT Big Goose Natural Area.
