Celebrating 60 Years of Wilderness Protection and the Murie Legacy

Celebrating 60 Years of Wilderness Protection and the Murie Legacy

Today marks the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Wilderness Act, a monumental piece of legislation that has profoundly shaped the way we protect and cherish our nation’s wild places. …

Geothermal Wonders: A Surprisingly Young Landscape

In Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park is a geothermal wonderland, famous for its spouting geysers, vibrant hot springs, and mudpots. But how young are these geothermal features? Surprisingly, some are less than 20 years old! …

Pronghorn Migration to Grand Teton National Park

Embark on an unforgettable wildlife adventure with Teton Science Schools Wildlife Expeditions this July and see pronghorn, who have one of the most unique migrations in Grand Teton National Park. Pronghorn, also known as prongbuck or antelope, …

Mountain Academy Jackson Campus Announces Suspension of its Upper School Programming

Mountain Academy Jackson Campus Announces Suspension of its Upper School Programming
Young Toddler – 8th Grade Education and Programming will Continue at Coyote Canyon Campus

Jackson, Wyoming – Teton Science Schools Board of Directors and the Mountain Academy Advisory Board (MAAB) announced this week they are suspending programming for the Upper School at Mountain Academy Jackson Campus. …

Place Network Dispatch: Yurts Foster Local to Global Connections

Morristown, Vermont is home to one of the schools in the Place Network: Mountain River School. The school recently moved to a new campus complete with yurts! The experience spurred a project for students to discover the history of yurts and their connection to their local environment. …

Kevin’s Corner: Blissful Summer Days

If non-human animals can experience bliss, these early July days would be the time it is felt.  Wildlife have recovered from their long migrations back to Jackson Hole, hibernators have replenished lost body weight, and many of the hooved animals that spent the winter resisting the cold and snow of our valley, …