From Place to Possibility: Learning with Maria Montessori in Mind
This summer, our Professional Learning Team welcomed a group of junior high educators from Maria Montessori Academy out of North Ogden, UT, for a three-day Place-Based Education experience at Teton Science Schools. From the moment they arrived, …
Our Fall 2-for-1 Tradition Is Back
Fall is a great time to experience the Tetons with someone else. We’re continuing our local off-season 2-for-1 tradition with offers from both Teton Science Schools’ Wildlife Expeditions and Wyoming Stargazing. Choose a sunrise or sunset wildlife tour, …
Celebrate Art and Nature at the Murie Ranch Art Festival
October 9–11, 2026 | The Murie Ranch
This fall, the Murie Ranch will welcome artists, writers, families, and community members for a three-day celebration of creativity and the natural world.
Hosted by Teton Science Schools from October 9–11, …
Honoring Nancy Shea and Arthur Middleton at the 16th Annual Murie Spirit of Conservation Awards
On Thursday, September 24, Teton Science Schools will gather at the Murie Ranch to celebrate two leaders whose work has made a lasting impact on conservation, education, and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
The 16th Annual Murie Spirit of Conservation Awards will honor Nancy H. …
Growing Community While Protecting Our Waters: The Story Behind the Mad Dog Community Garden
When Teton Science Schools announced the new Mad Dog Community Garden at our Wilson Campus, we celebrated what the project will bring to our community: more opportunities to grow food, connect with neighbors, and experience immersive place-based learning. …
From Place to Project: A Summer Design Lab for Experienced PBE Teachers
This summer we launched our inaugural Summer Design Lab. This three-day virtual workshop is for teachers already engaging in place-based learning in their classrooms. Teachers came to the workshop ready to plan projects for the upcoming school year, …
Registration Is Open for Weekends in the Park
What can students discover when Grand Teton National Park becomes their classroom for the weekend? This fall, fourth- and fifth-grade students are invited to find out during Weekends in the Park, a three-day, two-night adventure filled with exploration, …
Mountain Academy Jackson Campus Announces Year-Round Early Childhood Program Beginning Fall 2026
Mountain Academy Jackson Campus Announces Year-Round Early Childhood Program Beginning Fall 2026
Jackson, Wyoming — The Mountain Academy Jackson Campus is excited to announce that its Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten programs will transition to a year-round schedule beginning August 31, …
Place Network Spring Conference Reflections
Written by Donna Tully, Professional Learning Coach
This April, we welcomed 48 educators, leaders, and partners from across the United States and Canada to the 2026 Place Network Spring Conference. Participants traveled from 10 states — Illinois, …
Wyoming Place-Based Education Microcredential Starting in June 2026
Teton Science Schools and the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) is thrilled to launch the Wyoming Place-Based Education Microcredential for the first time in June 2026. The program includes a summer online course and then an in-person intensive workshop for educators. …