Tom Coryell with guitar and the Werner Wildlife Museum entrance promoting Birds and Blues.
Musician Tom Coryell performs during the annual Birds and Blues event at the Werner Wildlife Museum, scheduled for Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Casper, Wyoming. (Casper College image)

Birds and Blues fun returns Sept. 18 to the Werner Wildlife Museum

Birds and Blues returns Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, to the Werner Wildlife Museum backyard from 6-8 p.m. The free, public event will feature an evening of live music and avian education for the whole family.

From 6-7 p.m., participants will enjoy bird trivia and kid-friendly bird activities hosted by Audubon Rockies.

From 7-8 p.m., Casper musician Tom Coryell will entertain with live blues guitar.

Birds and Blues has become an annual outdoor celebration connecting the Casper community with local wildlife education. “Bring a lawn chair, gather your friends and family, and enjoy a fun-filled evening under the open sky,” said Dalene Hodnett, director of museums.

Birds and Blues will be held outdoors in the Werner Wildlife Museum’s backyard. For more information, contact Hodnett at 307-268-3026 or at dalene.hodnett@caspercollege.edu.

At a Glance:

  • Event Focus: Outdoor community celebration combining avian educational activities, trivia, and live blues musical performance.
  • Key Participants: Werner Wildlife Museum; Audubon Rockies; Casper musician Tom Coryell; Dalene Hodnett, director of museums.
  • Logistics: Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, 6-8 p.m.: 6-7 p.m. trivia/activities; 7-8 p.m. live music. Backyard, Werner Wildlife Museum, 405 E. 15th St.
  • Admission: Free and open to the public.
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