Outreach

Educational outreach is an integral part of the purpose of Teton Science Schools’ Conservation Research Center. We involve students and citizens in our work to actively and creatively educate our community. We use research findings to inform developers, planners and land managers how to develop responsibly to maintain the integrity of our ecosystem. Our work provides insight into the complex ways animals, plant communities and landscapes are affected by human uses in Jackson Hole.

Goals
Our goal is to educate people through innovative programs aimed at creating a sense of place in our communities. Our research and stewardship activities have educational and outreach components that support Teton Science Schools’ mission.

Outreach
Teton Science Schools: Conservation Research Center staff is extensively involved with Teton Science Schools’ educational programs, including
Journeys School, where we work with staff and students to bring scientific principles to life.

Graduate Program: Graduate students at the Kelly Campus learn ecological principles, scientific process and current issues in conservation through active participation in ongoing Conservation Research Center studies.

Wyoming Stream Team: The Wyoming Stream Team is a state-wide citizen stream monitoring program funded by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality and administered by the Teton Science Schools’ Conservation Research Center. The mission of the Wyoming Stream Team is to promote awareness and stewardship of Wyoming's water resources through education and data sharing.

Upper Snake River Library: The Upper Snake River Library is a searchable database of work conducted on the riverine and wetland ecosystems of the Upper Snake River basin. The Library aims to increase community dialog and information sharing among researchers, consulting companies and interested citizens by providing links to current and past research and monitoring projects, along with links to agencies, companies and research institutions conducting work on the water resources of the Upper Snake River Watershed.

Educational Presentations: Conservation Research Center staff regularly present findings to local community groups such as the Jackson Hole Land Trust, Teton County Planning Department, individuals, homeowner associations and at national professional conferences.

Professional Development: The Conservation Research Center seeks to provide ongoing educational opportunities to graduates of various Teton Science Schools programs through summer research internships and employment opportunities as well as working with graduate students completing masters degrees at our partner universities.