Signs of Spring in Jackson Hole: First Wildflowers of the Season
Written & Photographed by Jessamyn Biette, Program Coordinator – Service
After a long winter, color is finally beginning to return to the valley—appearing first as leaf buds and early-season wildflowers. These fresh pops of color are welcome signs that longer and warmer days are on their way to Jackson Hole. …
From Service to Stewardship: My AmeriCorps Story and the Lasting Legacy at Teton Science Schools
Written by Kendall Peacock, Head of Field Education
In 2007, I zipped up my tent in a downpour, hoisted a rock bar over my shoulder, and hiked into the Wyoming wilderness as a member of the Wyoming Conservation Corps. …
Calving Season is Upon Us
One of the most heartwarming signs of spring in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is the arrival of new life. The Wildlife Expeditions team is thrilled to announce that calving season is officially upon us, bringing with it the adorable sights of newborn bison, …
Wildlife Wisdom from Kevin Taylor in PBS’s ‘View Finders’
At Wildlife Expeditions of Teton Science Schools, we are thrilled to see the beauty and importance of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem highlighted. Our expert guides are deeply passionate about this incredible landscape and the wildlife that call it home. …
Building a Culture of Sustainability: Waggoner Creek Elementary’s Place-Based Recycling Initiative
Written by Kelly Gaskins, Teton Science Schools Professional Learning Coach
At Waggoner Creek Elementary in Texarkana, Texas, sustainability isn’t just a lesson—it’s a movement. What started as a small kindergarten and first-grade recycling project has grown into a schoolwide effort, …
Exploring the Science of Snow: Spring Break at Teton Science Schools
Written by Hanna Holcomb, Program Coordinator – Teaching
Last week, with generous support from the Wyoming Community Foundation, Teton Science Schools hosted Ermine — a snow science-themed spring break camp for 4th through 6th graders from across the state. …
The Best Backpacking Trips in Grand Teton National Park
Written by Brendan Barnard, Program Coordinator – Camping
Summer in the Tetons is a fleeting burst of sunshine, wildflowers, and warmth, arriving tepidly through the gradual thaw of late May and early June, …
Mountain Academy Students Cook Up Learning in the Lower School
In a sunlit kitchen on the Mountain Academy Jackson Campus, Lower School students roll up their sleeves and get to work—measuring cornmeal, seasoning chicken, and stirring with care. But this isn’t just cooking—it’s learning in action. …
Yellowstone’s Bears in Spring
Each Fall, colder temperatures and less available food trigger both grizzly and black bears to search for suitable winter den sites in the winter. In Yellowstone, bears typically choose den sites on north-facing, 30-60 degree slopes between 6,500 – …
Something is growing in the GYE and it’s not grass!
With longer days in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, growth is starting, but not in the way you might expect. Grass, tree buds, and flowers all have another month or so to go before we see any visible signs of growth. …
