Art for the TrailsA program inviting artists from diverse backgrounds to engage with and be inspired by the Platte River Trail to create temporary art exhibitions that will connect trail users with the natural environment from the Tate Pumphouse to the oil derrick along Casper's River Trail. Learn more here.
Thank you to everyone that helped us celebrate this exciting new program by attending the Art for the Trails Opening Reception on July 10th! Special 'thank you' to our sponsors; the Wyoming Community Foundation & Rocking K Development; all the artists who submitted their beautiful works of art: Molly Voris, Angela Emery, Nancy Witzeling & Rich Jaouen, Lynette Boatright, Lisa Shanor, Stacy Howard, Elliott Ramage, Daniel Cooper, Dorothy Reiman & Rick Bonander & The Happy Bookers Book Club, and Vicki Windle; ART321, Carli Holcomb, Lindsey Grant, Urban Bottle, and the. Cory McDaniel Duo! |
Check out the 2020 Art for the Trails Exhibits below & feel inspired to submit your creation nex year!
Photo credit: ART 321 |
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Art for the Trails Online Kick Off
PRTT and ART 321 kicked off the Art for the Trails program with a virtual presentation and discussion by Casper College Fine Arts Instructors, Carli Holcomb, on Sunday, April 19th, via a free Zoom video conference. Carli discussed many types of environmental art and set the stage for inspiration for projects of public art right here in Natrona County. Check out the video on the left and scroll down for more information about the Art for the Trails program. |
Riverfest a signature event + the biggest fundraiser of the year for our organization. This beloved community event includes a regional beer tasting, food trucks, live music, family friendly activities, shopping booths plus the Rotary Club of Casper's Great Duck Derby. We are sad we can't gather this year but look forward to seeing you at Riverfest next year!
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Canceled for 2020Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we're sad to say that the 2020 Riverfest has been canceled.
However, you can still support PRTT by purchasing a ticket for the Great Duck Derby, taking place virtually on August 22nd. Proceeds from this virtual event, brought to you by the Rotary Club of Casper, in partnership with PRTT, will benefit our organization + two other local nonprofits as well as community projects When you purchase Duck Derby Tickets online, be sure to select Platte River Trails as your nonprofit of choice at payment. |
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Virtual Spring CleanupThank you to everyone that came out and participated in this year's Virtual Spring Clean Up! While it may have been executed a bit differently this year, the effort put forth was just as appreciated as year's past. From Friday, May 22nd through Monday, May 25th, 130 plus people cleaned up the River Trail and Rail Trail during the Virtual Spring Clean-up!
Remember, everyday is a clean-up day. If you need bags or gloves give us a call at the Trails office at 307.577.1206. |
Walk With a Doc
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Platte River Trails Trust is proud to partner with Wyoming Medical Center for the inaugural Walk with a Doc series! Walk With a Doc brings communities together by creating safe spaces to experience health education and inspiration. Each walk is led by a local physician who begins with a short health talk.
All walks are 2-3 milles long and FREE to the public. Stay tuned for 2020 dates! |
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