Front Porch Concerts and Conversations Return to The Murie Ranch This Summer
Teton Science Schools is proud to present the 2025 season of Front Porch Concerts and Conversations at the historic Murie Ranch, a celebration of music, dialogue, and connection nestled in the heart of Grand Teton National Park. …
Emerging Educators Lead the Way at Wyoming Rural Teacher Corps Capstone Fair
Last month, the University of Wyoming College of Education hosted the annual Capstone Fair for the Wyoming Rural Teacher Corps, an inspiring event that showcased the work of second- and third-year corps members preparing to teach in Wyoming’s rural communities. …
Mountain Academy Jackson Campus Announces 2025–26 Faculty Team
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jackson, Wyoming—Mountain Academy of Teton Science Schools is pleased to share a first look at the 2025–26 faculty team at the Jackson Campus. We are thrilled to welcome several outstanding new educators and celebrate the return of experienced faculty members who bring passion, …
Celebrating Three Years of Place-Based Learning in the Crowsnest Pass
Horace Allen and Isabelle Sellon Schools, located in Alberta’s Crowsnest Pass, wrapped up a three-year, grant-funded partnership with our Professional Learning Team this May. Since November 2022, teachers from both schools have been working alongside us to bring place-based education more deeply into their daily classroom practices. …
Yellowstone Awaits
Imagine the freedom to explore Yellowstone National Park at your own pace, with a dedicated expert naturalist to guide you. June is a spectacular time to witness the park’s awakening- the wildlife are active, the wildflowers are blooming, …
Why Dawn & Dusk?
Sunrise and sunset are particularly rewarding times for animal observation in Grand Teton National Park, which is why we offer half-day sunrise and sunset tours. Many of the park’s iconic animals, such as moose, elk, …
Bringing the Place Network Together
In April, more than 30 educators from across the U.S. and Canada gathered in the Tetons for the Place Network Spring 2025 Conference. We saw place-based learning in action, hiked through sagebrush valleys (and sun and rain and hail!), …
Why Outdoor Summer Camps Are Essential for Kids’ Health, Learning, and Happiness
Rediscovering Wonder: Why Outdoor Summer Camps Matter More Than Ever
In an age when childhood is increasingly defined by screens, schedules, and indoor spaces, stepping outside has become revolutionary. Summer camp offers more than fun and games, …
Signs of Spring in Jackson Hole: First Wildflowers of the Season
Written & Photographed by Jessamyn Biette
After a long winter, color is finally beginning to return to the valley—appearing first as leaf buds and early-season wildflowers. These fresh pops of color are welcome signs that longer and warmer days are on their way to Jackson Hole. …
From Service to Stewardship: My AmeriCorps Story and the Lasting Legacy at Teton Science Schools
Written by Kendall Peacock, Head of Field Education
In 2007, I zipped up my tent in a downpour, hoisted a rock bar over my shoulder, and hiked into the Wyoming wilderness as a member of the Wyoming Conservation Corps. …
