CASPER, Wyo. — After two years of planning, fundraising, and community support, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming’s greenhouse is officially complete.
The 24-by-48-foot greenhouse, located behind the BGCCW Club on K Street, will provide Club members with hands-on opportunities to learn about gardening, nutrition, sustainability, and food production.
The project began two years ago in 2024 as an approximately $10,000 greenhouse initiative. After touring local school greenhouses and learning more about the challenges posed by Wyoming’s strong winds, Five Trails Rotary and BGCCW expanded their vision to create a larger, stronger structure. Support from a BGCCW donor and board member helped make that expanded vision possible.
The project became an opportunity for a meaningful partnership with Five Trails Rotary, as the group was seeking their next project geared toward helping youth in our community.
“This project is a wonderful example of what can happen when community partners come together around a shared purpose,” said Cathy Stepp, President of Five Trails Rotary. “The greenhouse will give our local Club members the opportunity to develop practical skills, explore healthy food choices, and see the results of their own hard work.”
The greenhouse project was made possible through support from grant partners Farm Credit Services of America, Wyoming Hunger Initiative, and Natrona County Master Gardeners.
Additional support came from four local families, including the Lenhart family, whose major gift helped advance the project.
Community partners included Caspar Building Systems, Modern Electric, Five Trails Rotary, Wyoming Plant Company, and the Casper Landfill.
The greenhouse will support a new program for BGCCW Club members and families. Youth will learn how to grow plants from seed to harvest, develop hands-on skills, and gain knowledge they can share with their families and communities.
Produce grown in the greenhouse will also help support BGCCW’s existing food program by providing fresh fruits and vegetables for healthy snacks and meals. In addition, the greenhouse will create future fundraising opportunities for Club members and teens.
“While the greenhouse is a physical structure, its impact will extend far beyond the building,” said Amanda Montgomery, President Elect. “We are growing skills, confidence, opportunity, and a healthier future for local youth.”
The 24-by-48-foot greenhouse, located behind the BGCCW Club on K Street, will provide Club members with hands-on opportunities to learn about gardening, nutrition, sustainability, and food production.
The project began two years ago in 2024 as an approximately $10,000 greenhouse initiative. After touring local school greenhouses and learning more about the challenges posed by Wyoming’s strong winds, Five Trails Rotary and BGCCW expanded their vision to create a larger, stronger structure. Support from a BGCCW donor and board member helped make that expanded vision possible.
The project became an opportunity for a meaningful partnership with Five Trails Rotary, as the group was seeking their next project geared toward helping youth in our community.
“This project is a wonderful example of what can happen when community partners come together around a shared purpose,” said Cathy Stepp, President of Five Trails Rotary. “The greenhouse will give our local Club members the opportunity to develop practical skills, explore healthy food choices, and see the results of their own hard work.”
The greenhouse project was made possible through support from grant partners Farm Credit Services of America, Wyoming Hunger Initiative, and Natrona County Master Gardeners.
Additional support came from four local families, including the Lenhart family, whose major gift helped advance the project.
Community partners included Caspar Building Systems, Modern Electric, Five Trails Rotary, Wyoming Plant Company, and the Casper Landfill.
The greenhouse will support a new program for BGCCW Club members and families. Youth will learn how to grow plants from seed to harvest, develop hands-on skills, and gain knowledge they can share with their families and communities.
Produce grown in the greenhouse will also help support BGCCW’s existing food program by providing fresh fruits and vegetables for healthy snacks and meals. In addition, the greenhouse will create future fundraising opportunities for Club members and teens.
“While the greenhouse is a physical structure, its impact will extend far beyond the building,” said Amanda Montgomery, President Elect. “We are growing skills, confidence, opportunity, and a healthier future for local youth.”
BGCCW plans to host a red ribbon celebration in the future. Details will be announced at a later date.
For more information, contact:
Amanda Montgomery
President Elect, Five Trails Rotary amanda@casanc.net FiveTrailsRotary.org
About Five Trails Rotary Club
Five Trails Rotary Club is a service-minded group of local professionals and community members in Casper, Wyoming, dedicated to making a positive impact through service, fellowship, and community involvement. Guided by Rotary’s motto, Service Above Self, the club supports meaningful initiatives that strengthen the community, support local youth, promote literacy, and contribute to humanitarian efforts around the world. Through fundraising, hands-on service projects, and partnerships with local organizations, Five Trails Rotary works to create lasting change both locally and globally.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming provides safe, supportive, and enriching environments where young people can learn, grow, and reach their full potential. Through programs focused on academic success, healthy lifestyles, character development, and leadership, BGCCW helps youth build the skills and confidence they need to succeed.
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Amanda Montgomery President Elect, Five Trails Rotary
- October 12, 2026
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