Cue the “AWWWW”: Must-see wildlife babies in Grand Teton National Park
June in Grand Teton National Park is a time of renewal. Spring bursts forth in a vibrant display of wildflowers, and amidst this paradise, a whole new generation of wildlife takes its first wobbly steps, …
Witness the Green Wave in Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park is a land of wonders, from towering geysers to thundering waterfalls. But each June, a quieter spectacle unfolds across the meadows and valleys: the green wave.
This fascinating phenomenon describes the northward migration of fresh, …
Kevin’s Corner: Blissful Summer Days
If non-human animals can experience bliss, these early July days would be the time it is felt. Wildlife have recovered from their long migrations back to Jackson Hole, hibernators have replenished lost body weight, and many of the hooved animals that spent the winter resisting the cold and snow of our valley, …
Student Guest Blog “I am a Rural Student”
The Unique Rural Student Experiences of Mountain Academy Students
Jackson, Wyoming is home to one of the two campuses of Mountain Academy. Two of our students reported on local celebrity grizzly bear 399 and her cubs as they navigated Teton Valley and our very own campus this last school year. …
Mama Bear Always Knows Best
Spring is the time of year we see mama bears emerge from their dens with cubs. During the second week of May in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem the sows will start to introduce their 1st year cubs to the world. …
Our March Madness Picks: Hayden Valley vs Lamar Valley
Which wildlife-rich valley will win the showdown?
During college basketball’s March Madness, you can always expect the unexpected. Which underdog team will beat the favorite? Which newcomer will lead the tournament in scoring? Here in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, …
Kevin’s Corner: Looking for Signs of Spring
This can be a challenging time psychologically for the people of Jackson Hole, especially residents who have moved here in recent years. We haven’t had much more than a couple dustings of snow in the past month. …
Remembering E.O. Wilson, “the father of biodiversity”
Teton Science Schools would like to acknowledge the passing of preeminent scientist, naturalist, author and teacher, Edward O. Wilson, Ph.D. He is known as “the father of biodiversity”. E.O. Wilson died on December 26, 2021 in Burlington, …
Rising Leader Robbie Bond Is Inspiring a New Generation to Speak out for Public Lands
“I am small, but I have giant ideas.”
-Robbie Bond, youth activist and founder of Kids Speak for Parks …
Robbie Bond believes that his voice matters. And he wants other kids to know that their voices are powerful,
The Legacy of Leadership: Mardy Murie and the Spirit of Conservation
“I’m counting on the new generation coming up. I have to believe in their spirit, as those who came before me believed in mine.”
-Mardy Murie …
A cornerstone of our work at Teton Science Schools is fostering leadership.
