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About Our Site - Sinks Canyon State Park

Sinks Canyon State Park is located in west central Wyoming just south of Lander, WY. The park is situated in the Wind River Mountains on the middle fork of the Popo Agie River. The site is named after distinct geologic phenomena in which the Popo Agie river disappears into a limestone cavern and reappears a quarter mile down canyon in a placid pool filled with 8 - 12 lb. rainbow trout. The site has a variety of natural habitats which creates diversity of flora and fauna. The canyon provides a variety of recreational opportunities including nature studies, photography, camping, fishing, hiking, world class rock climbing and access to miles of mountain bike trails.

Guernsey State Park to Host Annual Wyoming BioBlitz

Guernsey State Park to Host Annual Wyoming BioBlitz

You can be a volunteer scientist!

From birds and insects to flowers and trees, the Wyoming BioBlitz seeks help in this one-of-a-kind opportunity for families and outdoor recreationalists to get up close and personal with Wyoming’s natural assets. The information gathered from community members during the weekend of June 10-12 will help us better understand how Guernsey State Park acts as vital habitat for a variety of species. Come discover a hidden Wyoming gem, survey wildlife, and have a blast!

A BioBlitz is a 24-hour period in which the public team ups with biologists to search for and document as many plants, animals and insects as they can find within a certain location.

The Wyoming BioBlitz has taken place in a new location each summer since 2008 to learn about our unique ecosystems throughout the state. In addition to contributing to science, the BioBlitz provides a hands-on opportunity to learn from experts. Participants meet local scientists and learn how they study their subjects. No experience needed, only a willingness to dig in and have fun learning.

Participants of all ages and interests are welcome. Registration is required. Learn more at http://rockies.audubon.org/bioblitz.

Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails, the University of Wyoming Biodiversity Institute, and Audubon Rockies have organized the event. Additional partners include Wyoming State Forestry, Wyoming State Museum, Teton Science School, Rocky Mountain Herbarium, Wyoming Natural Diversity Database, and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department.

About Guernsey State Park

Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails protect and enhance the natural and cultural environment by providing enjoyable, educational and inspiring experiences for present and future generations.

Guernsey was the first cooperative venture between the Bureau of Reclamation, the National Park Service, and the Civilian Conservation Corp to develop a public recreation area. It provides the finest examples of Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) work in the Rocky Mountain area including the elaborate Museum, Castle Picnic shelter, and an extensive network of trails. The entire park provides valuable habitat for all types and species of wildlife. The riparian areas, open grasslands, canyons, and timbered hillsides provide excellent locations to watch for the many species of birds and animals that call Wyoming home. Learn more at https://wyoparks.wyo.gov/index.php/places-to-go/guernsey.

About Audubon Rockies

Audubon works throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation. State programs, nature centers, chapters, and partners give Audubon an unparalleled wingspan that reaches millions of people each year to inform, inspire, and unite diverse communities in conservation action. A nonprofit conservation organization since 1905, Audubon believes in a world in which people and wildlife thrive. Audubon Rockies is the regional office of the National Audubon Society serving Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah with science, education, and policy. Learn more at www.rockies.audubon.org.

About the University of Wyoming’s Biodiversity Institute

The UW Biodiversity Institute fosters conservation of biodiversity through scientific discovery, creative dissemination, education and public engagement. In this setting, scientists and citizens, students and educators, come together to share a wealth of perspectives on the study and appreciation of biodiversity – from microbes to poetry and ecosystems to economics. Learn more at www.wyomingbiodiversity.org.