Teaching and Learning, Planting and Blooming
“Bloom where you’re planted” is a phrase that the landscape here has taken to heart. We are in the middle of wildflower season in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, and the hills and valleys are blanketed with a vibrant display of buds and blossoms; …
The Changing Seasons in Our Community
As winter comes to a halt, we’ve been enjoying the color green and glimpses of wildflowers growing in the hills. Here in Coyote Canyon, we’ve also been enjoying the presence of sixteen new and passionate AmeriCorps members serving for the summer months in our 27th AmeriCorps cohort. …
The Return of Summer
With the arrival of summer comes wildflowers, long days, and hours of outdoor recreation. Best of all, summer brings a large addition of talented folks to the Field Education team. This summer we happily welcomed back 12 instructors. …
A Personal Phenology of Spring
Knowledge of place is inextricably linked to an awareness of the passing seasons and all the ecological and cultural events that mark the rhythm of a life connected to the world. Each winter in Jackson plods along with protracted steps. …
Inspiring the Next Generation: An Alumni Interview
The Jackson Hole Children’s Museum is inspiring the next generation of creative thinkers in Jackson Wyoming. We interviewed 5 TSS Graduate Program alumni helping to lead the Museum to hear about their work, …
Spheres of Influence
When your passion leads you to views like this, it’s important to ask yourself, “Who isn’t here?” and “How can I share this with them?”
As a Field Education faculty member at Teton Science Schools, …
Fostering Pride for Place through Hands-to-Work
“Micro-trash is a MACRO problem,” proclaimed my co-instructor after we challenged our students to pick up two pieces of trash along the trail during our day hike. Since Field Education uses the outdoors as our classroom, …
Five Months until Totality!
Editor’s Note: On August 21st, 2017, the United States will experience its first total solar eclipse in 38 years. Jackson, WY happens to be in an ideal location to view the eclipse, …
A Week I Will Never Forget
Editor’s Note: As Wildlife Expeditions wraps up the 2017 season of running over-snow coach trips to Yellowstone National Park, we’re excited to share the reflections and photos of one participant. Check out the slideshow below for all of her photos, …
Service Means Community: An AmeriCorps Member’s Perspective
Editor’s Note: March 4 – 11, 2017 was AmeriCorps Week, a time to celebrate the individuals, programs, and organizations across the United States that serve our communities every day. In honor of the 80,000 Americans that are serving in 2017, …