Laramie County Conservation District

06/16/2026

I don't often share pics on this page, but this was a good one! We talk about invasive plants and domesticated plants (i.e. Lawn grass) and how their roots are relatively shallow. This is a great infographic on what native roots look like. Also, this is a fun experiment for kids. Grow Kentucky Bluegrass and Little Bluestem in buckets and then pull them out. The root difference is wild!

And all those long roots store carbon too!
Photo credit - our friends over at DuPage County Stormwater Management

06/12/2026

Ok, Laramie County Conservation Fam! Driving down the road, you see the edges, and you see those patches of purple right next to the road, and you think, how pretty! I wonder what that is? It's called Brome/Cheatgrass and it is INVASIVE! That is bad. What's worse, it becomes a fire hazard because it has shallow roots and burns hot and fast. Invasive plants are often the reason fires move so fast. They create a fine, highly combustible fuel that dries fast in droughty conditions.
So, what to do? Look around your property and if you see brome, also known as Cheatgrass, talk to either us or Laramie County W**d & Pest to find ways to irradicate it. The very first way to protect your land from wildfires is to get rid of INVASIVE PLANTS!!!


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06/08/2026

Here at Laramie County Conservation District we talk a lot about Trees, Native Plants, and Water. But the whole reason Conservation Districts were created was to conserve soil lost during the Dust Bowl years. Here in Wyoming, we have the terrible two: drought and wind. Because of this, recognizing and practicing soil conservation is important because while it is a renewable resource, it is a LONG renewal process. Our new Natural Resource Specialist, Rachel Crowther, is passionate about keeping soil where it is supposed to be: under our feet, holding plants in place, and not blowing away to Nebraska! If you have concerns about your soil or how to keep in on your land, give us a call at 307-772-2606 or email [email protected].

06/04/2026

Hello Friends! We have been made aware of this issue and are working on ways to resolve it. Please know, our own staff are having the same problems with their purchased trees. We receive our root stock from multiple nurseries throughout the U.S. and for some reason, we believe we received a batch that does not like our climate or droughty conditions.
If you are having issues, please call. We are working with our distributor but it is difficult to get bareroot plants this late in the season, so it may be next spring. We will make sure to get extras for anyone who has had this issue. Remember, we DO NOT guarantee our trees, as we cannot control all of variables that might exist. Also, please remember that with any mass planting, you can expect a 10% mortality rate for bareroot plants. Please feel free to reach out to us via phone, email ([email protected]) or via this message and we will get back to you! Thanks for understanding!

06/02/2026

Linaria vulgaris, Yellow Toadflax, or Butter and Eggs, are all names for this noxious w**d of Laramie County. While, yes, it is pretty and may be liked by some pollinators, it uses up valuable space that natives need to thrive. Further, it's root system can be vast and hard to remove, one more reason it takes over native locations. If you have this, and need ideas about irradicating it, you can call us at (307) 772-2600, or Laramie County W**d & Pest at (307) 245-3213.

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

A huge thank you to our Sponsors! None of this would be possible without your support! We appreciate each and every one of you!
🏆Microsoft Laramie County Conservation District Wyoming State Forestry Division
🏅 Tito's Handmade Vodka Laramie County Master Gardeners Trophy Creative
🥈 Freedom's Edge Brewing Company REPSOL Big Paws Lawn & Tree Service The Wright Law Firm The Office Bar & Grill GFWC Women's Civic League of Cheyenne

05/24/2026

Not only has the Laramie County Conservation District already planted thousands of trees in the county this season, they also didn't shy away from helping us plant more in the city! Huge thank you to LCCD for always helping even in the midst of a busy planting season!

05/22/2026

04/28/2026

Did you know that soil is made up of layers? These layers can be hundreds and thousands of years old. When digging into soil, you are literally digging into history. Every layer tells a story; it’s like the earth’s own natural history book. 🪱🪱

Most soils in Wyoming are fast draining sand or heavy clay that can hold on to water for a long period of time. Ideal for plants like Penstemon, Yarrow, and Russian Sage!

🌱 Topsoil – Where plants grow and roots live
💧 Subsoil – Stores water and nutrients
🪨 Parent Material – Pieces of rock breaking down
🟫 Bedrock – The solid rock below all layers