Murie Ranch
Front Porch
Welcome to Mardy's Front Porch
Olaus and Mardy Murie hosted some of the nation’s most influential conservationists on their front porch. Teton Science Schools continues the tradition by gathering on Mardy’s front porch to host discussions and performers connected to nature, conservation, and the Murie legacy.
Front Porch Out and About
Discover the 2026 Featured Guests
An extension of the Murie Ranch’s Front Porch series, Out & About brings live music, storytelling, and meaningful conversations to our community.
EVENT INFO
Date & Time: October 15, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Location: The Murie Ranch, Grand Teton National Park
Price: Free!
- Explore her expressive storytelling and ability to capture fleeting light.
- See the pieces she has created during her stay at the Murie Ranch.
- Hear about her creative process and see the Murie Ranch through an artist’s eyes.
EVENT INFO
Date & Time: November 5, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Location: Teton Science Schools Jackson Campus, 700 Coyote Canyon Road, Jackson, Wyoming 83001
Price: Free!
Join Teton Conservation District’s David Lee, Water Resources Specialist, and Cam Bahnsen, Grants & Communications Specialist, for an Out & About conversation on Trout Friendly Lawns.
- Discover how everyday lawn care choices affect local waterways and native trout habitat.
- Learn practical ways to reduce nutrient pollution through mindful watering and fertilizer use.
- Explore the Trout Friendly Lawns program and take the pledge to help protect the Snake River Watershed.
David Lee works to protect and improve water resources in the Snake River Watershed through water quality monitoring, pollution reduction, and riparian restoration. He holds a master’s degree in Forest Hydrology and Watershed Management from Virginia Tech and previously worked with the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management.
Cam Bahnsen coordinates conservation grants, education, outreach, and communications for Teton Conservation District. Her background includes community engagement, Tribal relations, and youth education with Grand Teton National Park and the National Park Service’s Office of Native American Affairs. She holds a degree in Environmental Studies with a minor in Indigenous Studies from UC Santa Barbara.
