Celebrating Three Years of Place-Based Learning in the Crowsnest Pass
Horace Allen and Isabelle Sellon Schools, located in Alberta’s Crowsnest Pass, wrapped up a three-year, grant-funded partnership with our Professional Learning Team this May. Since November 2022, teachers from both schools have been working alongside us to bring place-based education more deeply into their daily classroom practices. …
Yellowstone Awaits
Imagine the freedom to explore Yellowstone National Park at your own pace, with a dedicated expert naturalist to guide you. June is a spectacular time to witness the park’s awakening- the wildlife are active, the wildflowers are blooming, …
Why Dawn & Dusk?
Sunrise and sunset are particularly rewarding times for animal observation in Grand Teton National Park, which is why we offer half-day sunrise and sunset tours. Many of the park’s iconic animals, such as moose, elk, …
Bringing the Place Network Together
Written by Sharon Laidlaw, Director of Place Network
In April, more than 30 educators from across the U.S. and Canada gathered in the Tetons for the Place Network Spring 2025 Conference. We saw place-based learning in action, …
Why Outdoor Summer Camps Are Essential for Kids’ Health, Learning, and Happiness
Rediscovering Wonder: Why Outdoor Summer Camps Matter More Than Ever
In an age when childhood is increasingly defined by screens, schedules, and indoor spaces, stepping outside has become revolutionary. Summer camp offers more than fun and games, …
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, …
