The Long & Short (Tailed) Of It: Weasels in Winter
Winter in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem poses significant challenges for its year-round residents. Food, especially for herbivores, can be is scarce, and the weather is harsh, with cold, windy, and unpredictable conditions. While it’s easier to see how large mammals like bison can survive these extremes, …
How(l) Do Wolves Survive Yellowstone Winters
Winter casts a cold spell over Yellowstone National Park, transforming the landscape into a breathtaking wonderland of snow and ice. While many animals retreat, hibernate, or enter torpor, one mammal thrives in these frigid conditions: the majestic gray wolf. …
Empowering Place-Based Education: Collaboration and Innovation at the Boggs School
Empowering Place-Based Education: Collaboration and Innovation at the Boggs School
Professional Learning Coach Kate Gessford recently spent three days with the James and Grace Lee Boggs School in Detroit, MI, partnering with their teachers and school leaders on refining their place-based science and social studies curricula. …
Announcement: Kendall Peacock Appointed Head of Field Education
We are excited to share the news that Kendall Peacock has officially accepted the role of Head of Field Education at Teton Science Schools (TSS). This marks a significant milestone in Kendall’s remarkable journey with TSS, …
MA TVC Rippin’ Raccoons
COMMUNITY UPDATE
Chloe Hayes reading to the K/1 Picas at the end of a long day.
The 2024-2025 school year is off to a fantastic start! The middle school Rippin’ Raccoon’s have been quite busy since late August. …
Celebrating 25 Years of Wildlife Expeditions: A Journey Made Possible by Our Guides and Guests
Celebrating 25 Years of Wildlife Expeditions: A Journey Made Possible by Our Guides and Guests
This year, Wildlife Expeditions of Teton Science Schools celebrates a remarkable milestone—25 years of connecting people to the wildlife and wild places of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. …
Fish of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
Beneath the Surface: The Fish of Yellowstone
While Yellowstone National Park is famous for its geysers and wildlife, there’s a fascinating underwater world waiting to be explored. Beneath the surface of Yellowstone’s lakes and rivers, …
Winter Preparations for Moose, Bears, and Elk
As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop in Grand Teton National Park, many species begin their preparations for the harsh winter months ahead. Average winter temps in the park are in the 20’s during the day and close to zero at night, …
Critters in the Park After Dark
Ever wondered what goes on in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem after you tuck into your cabin or tent at night? There is still plenty of activity! Many wildlife species are ‘crepuscular’ meaning they are most active at dawn and dusk – …
How is the mule deer rut different from the elk rut?
The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is a wildlife lover’s paradise, especially during the fall mating season. In our recent blog ‘What is the elk rut and where can I hear bugling?’ we covered the intensity of the elk rut, …
