The Draper Museum Raptor Experience will bring a Red-tailed Hawk for an educational program outside at the Riverton Museum. There will also be an obstacle course set up to demonstrate the dangerous journey that birds face during migration. Guests should arrive before the event begins at 11am and anticipate leaving around noon.
“Allan Maybee and Roger Melton: 2001 Jet Ski Expedition”
The Riverton Museum is hosting Allan Maybee and Roger Melton for this Wyoming Community Bank Discovery Speaker Series on June 12th from 6-7:30pm.Historians Allan Maybee and Roger Melton will be presenting on their record breaking 2001 expedition where they traveled 5,100 miles from New Orleans to the Pacific Ocean on their Genesis I jet ski, following the route taken by Lewis and Clark’s expedition at the start of the nineteenth century.
“David Miller- Gas Hills Uranium District”
Geologist David Miller will be presenting his talk on the Gas Hills Uranium District southeast of Riverton, first discovered by Neil and Maxine McNeice in 1953 called "Discovery Hill." David will talk about the expansive history, varying companies, and what the uranium industry meant for Riverton, Fremont County, and Wyoming as a whole. Don't miss this fascinating talk.
“Tips for the Trail: Staying Safe as a Beginner Trekker”
The Do’s, Don’ts, and Tips that can keep you safe on the trail and elevate your experience. This talk is presented by the Dubois Museum as part of The Wyoming Community Bank Discovery Speaker Series Program.