Teton Science Schools believes learning extends beyond the four walls of a classroom. Now, we’re looking up, expanding beyond the ceiling and into the night sky with Wyoming Stargazing.
We’re thrilled to announce that Wyoming Stargazing has integrated with Teton Science Schools, bringing world-class astronomy programs and dark-sky leadership into our place-based learning model. Together, we’re expanding transformative science experiences, not just across landscapes and ecosystems, but into the cosmos above.
“Learning doesn’t end at the classroom walls,” said Wayne Turner, Executive Director of Teton Science Schools. “This integration is a continuation of a shared story rooted in wonder and discovery. We’ve always believed education extends beyond four walls, and now, we’re expanding beyond the ceiling into the night sky.”
Wyoming Stargazing has a remarkable record of impact. Its Save Our Night Skies campaign helped make Teton County the first county in the world to be certified as a Dark Sky Community and continues to create the world’s largest Dark Sky Preserve. Its science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs have delivered over 12,000 hours of tutoring in local classrooms, awarded scholarships to First-in-Family students pursuing STEM degrees, and offered free weekly stargazing programs and summer solar astronomy at the People’s Market.
“This integration allows us to connect the dots between earth and sky,” said Samuel Singer, founder of Wyoming Stargazing. “When students understand their place in an ecosystem and their place in the universe, something powerful happens. We’re not just teaching astronomy, we’re inviting people into a deeper sense of curiosity, belonging, and possibility.”
By combining our strengths, we’re building a more holistic science education experience, connecting learners to the world around them and the universe above. In a region defined by big skies, that feels exactly right.