Miscellaneous

By Elizabeth Terp,
Volunteer

Four seniors were here with Elderhostel in hopes of adding to their life lists of birds and the opportunity to see other wildlife. Rosy Finch and Mountain Chickadees satisfied the list for one woman, shown here on an early morning bird walk. On leaving, one man said that he and his wife loved being here in this rustic setting. He held up the bison sticker that said “Been there…Done that… and I’m going back for more!” and he said, “That’s us, we’ll be back, It’s been a great week!”

By Elizabeth Terp,
Volunteer

Thirteen Fourth Graders from Pinedale Elementary School were here for two days of residential experience. Mary Anne Almquist, their teacher, has been bringing students here for five years. Asked what keeps her coming back each year, Almquist said right out Read the rest of this entry »

by Laurel Podson, Graduate Student

The Teton Science Schools Graduate Program’s winter residential education team recently had an amazing and unique opportunity. Twenty-four students, three different countries, three different schools, and three different languages, all engaging in an outdoor experience they will never forget. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the perks of being here at the Kelly Campus is meeting outstanding science teachers. Mark Winland, who came here initially as an 11th grade student himself, has been bringing his Ecology classes here twice a year for the last eight years. Read the rest of this entry »

By Elizabeth Terp,
Volunteer

National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) chose Teton Science Schools’ Kelly Campus as the place best suited to offer their Wilderness Emergency Medical Training (WEMT) month-long course. Training is rigorous for the 28 participants who are enthusiastic in their praise of the course and what they are learning. Read the rest of this entry »

By Elizabeth Terp,
Volunteer

With a background in nursing, education and several years of info-volunteering in the White Mountain Presidentials, I arrived November 18 to begin volunteering at Teton Science Schools and Grand Teton National Park. Read the rest of this entry »

By Josh Kleyman,
Graduate Faculty

The entire Teton Science Schools community would like to extend a warm (blog based and belated) welcome to Elizabeth Terp. Elizabeth joined us in November from the Northeast for an extended stay as a volunteer. She will be adding a new voice and perspective to our blog. Log on to read her perspective about the goings on out on the Kelly Campus.

By Julia Stuble,
Graduate Student

Our little community saw its first big split, when many of my fellow graduate students and I fled for home over Thanksgiving break. The class work load had steadily increased as due dates loomed before the break, and it was with stealthy looks of desperation that heartfelt goodbyes were quickly exchanged. The homework and assignments had reminded us all that we were actually in graduate school, and like it had been in college, these holiday breaks were much enjoyed.

Now, only a few weeks later, we have exchanged more holiday wishes and hugs and temporarily split our community once again, though not without first enjoying a holiday retreat together.

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By Aliesje King,
Graduate Student

Amazing, I survived my first semester (or what-have-you) of my graduate education. This includes taking my first science test in ten years, a wondrous trip to a cabin (not-my-own) in the woods with my fellow classmates and instructors, and successfully completing my first scientific research compilation and presentation—–water quality analysis, baby! Read the rest of this entry »

By Derek Meier,
Graduate Student

The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem including Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks are considered to be the largest intact natural ecosystem in the lower 48. With such wildness and wilderness comes the unique and privileged opportunity to observe some the largest and rarest of charismatic mega-fauna in the United States. On an ominous fall day threatening an early winter storm, my friend and I had the incredible opportunity to observe four grizzly bears. Read the rest of this entry »

By Julia Stuble,
Graduate Student

I have recently come to terms with being a full-time student. During my undergraduate days, being a student became a four-year transitional stage. In the beginning I was happy to be a student, though I was always facing a golden light at the end of the student tunnel. By year four, I had a mini-rebellion against my own ambitions, and the standards set upon me. I moved graduate school back a few years, skipped the graduation ceremony and headed for a construction job.
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By Sara Stephan,
Gradaute Student

Yeah that’s right. It’s October and it’s SNOWING!

I called home yesterday and my friend complained that the weather was 90 degrees. I told her it was 38 degrees and we were expecting snow. She laughed and said, “No, seriously, what’s it like there?” All I could say was “SERIOUSLY.” Read the rest of this entry »

by Robin Brooks,
Graduate Faculty

Our second outreach week occurred at the Wind River Elementary School in Pavillion, Wyoming during the week of September 24, 2007. This school is on the Wind River Indian Reservation which is located just west of Riverton, Wyoming. Read the rest of this entry »

By Robin Brooks,
Graduate Faculty

Our Fall Outreach Team includes: Allison Greene, Ann Braak, Heather Ristow, Melinda Galleher, and Meta Dittmer.

September 17-20, 2007
Moran Elementary School is located near the north entrance to Grand Teton National Park. This year there are only fourteen students attending the school? There are two full time teachers which teach the 1st – 5th grades. Caroline Ryan teaches Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade, while Amanda Pinkerton teaches the 3rd, 4th and 5th grade classes. Read the rest of this entry »

One thing amazing about the town of Jackson is the whole town events that bring out everyone, from every nook and cranny. With such a giving population it’s nice to see how excited people get about getting involved. I had a chance to be directly involved in this year’s Old Bill’s Fun Run, on September 8th. Read the rest of this entry »