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, …
Finding Our Wildernesses: Principia School Students on Their Experiences in the Tetons
Editor’s Note: Twenty-one students from Principia School recently traveled from St. Louis, Missouri to the Tetons for a week at Tetons Science Schools exploring what it means to be a naturalist through science and art. …
Stepping Outside
Editor’s Note: Today on the blog we’re delighted to feature guest author Lynne Scott of the Principia School. Lynne recently traveled from St. Louis, Missouri to the Tetons, along with 21 Principia students and three other chaperones, …
Educating for the Ideal Student in Bhutan
On the last day of our third place-based education workshop in Bhutan this past January, staff from the Royal Education Council were immersed in a flurry of sticky notes and passionate conversation. …