Wednesday in Wyoming - October 29, 2025

 

Aren't the butterflies on this Dia de los Muertos statue beautiful? You'll notice that although there are none of the traditional marigolds on it, the butterflies are the bright orange that's a characteristic color. 

I hope you've enjoyed this month's posts. What will November bring? I'm not certain yet, but I hope you'll return to see what that month's theme is. 

Wednesday in Wyoming - October 22, 2025

 

The statue, which was on display at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens last October, might not appear very tall, but the photo is taken from the second floor. The statue is actually at least six feet tall and was part of the "La vendedoro de flores" exhibit in honor of the Dia de los Muertos.

My Spanish is rusty, to say the least, but I believe that means "seller of flowers."

Wednesday in Wyoming - October 15, 2025

 

Last week's post provided the Wyoming State Museum's explanation of the common Dia de los Muertos elements. This exhibit, which was positioned next to the explanatory table, shows how memories of loved ones might be arranged.

Wednesday in Wyoming - October 8, 2025

 

Continuing our discussion of Dia de los Muertos, last year the Wyoming State Museum had this table which featured many of the elements that are included on altars commemorating those who died. 

Wednesday in Wyoming - October 1, 2025

 

How often do you see a scene like this at a botanic garden? A few years ago, the Shane Smith Grand Conservatory at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens had a special Dia de los Muertos display throughout the month of October. The brightly decorated skull and the marigolds are both important aspects of this early-November day. 

Wednesday in Wyoming - September 24, 2025

 

What's a duck doing in a yard with no pond or water feature? That's the question I ask each time I see a pair of mallards waddling through the grass. You won't be surprised to learn that they don't answer.

Wednesday in Wyoming - September 17, 2025

 

Here's another attractive bird, an American kestrel. I only saw it one year, but the contrast of the rust colored feathers against the gray appealed to me.