Buckrail, Jackson Hole, WY News for 5/3/2023

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“Small mammals can indicate climate, biodiversity and ecosystem change.”

Tonight, a free virtual presentation led by a local zoologist will familiarize the public with identifying small mammals found within the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Today’s Top Stories

Yellowstone’s air rescue base opens for summer season

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — Air Idaho Rescue, a program that brings lifesaving emergency care to visitors in Yellowstone National Park (YNP), is now active for the summer season. This resource is the […]

Hageman chosen to Co-Chair House Coal Caucus

WYOMING — On May 1, the Congressional Coal Caucus announced Representative Harriet Hageman (R-WY) was chosen as a Caucus co-chair. A press release from Rep. Hageman’s office says Hageman was chosen along […]

Governor signs proclamation for Air Quality Awareness Week

WYOMING — Governor Mark Gordon has proclaimed that May 1 through 5 is Wyoming Air Quality Awareness Week. The 2023 national theme for Air Quality Awareness Week is “Working Together for Clean […]

Learn to identify small mammals in the GYE, virtual presentation

JACKSON, Wyo. — On May 3, a free virtual presentation hosted by the Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation (JHWF) will provide information on how to identify small mammals found within the Greater Yellowstone […]

GTNP hosts Junior Ranger Day this Saturday

MOOSE, Wyo. — Families and children of all ages are invited to participate in Grand Teton National Park’s Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, May 6. This year’s event, titled “Grand Migrations,” will […]

Library calls for local artist applications for new creative campaign

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Teton County Library is looking to hire a local artist to create a graphic design that will be the centerpiece of an upcoming creative campaign with the theme […]

Astoria, local orgs to host free mental wellness event Sunday

HOBACK, Wyo. — In a celebration of community and the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Astoria Park Conservancy and several local partners invite the community to a day of free […]

‘Red dogs’ arrive in Yellowstone

WYOMING — It’s calving season in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and new bison calves are arriving and increasing herd sizes in Yellowstone. According to Yellowstone National Park, baby calves are born in […]