What is Teton Science Schools?

Teton Science Schools is an educational organization located in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. In their “Mountain Academy” they offer Pre-K to 12th grade classes.
However, they also offer a variety of programs for schools and organizations (like Love the Wild Foundation) to experience their hands-on learning style.
These programs have a large focus on teaching students about environmental science topics especially the ecosystem of Yellowstone and Teton National Park utilizing the space around them by taking students out into the field.
You can visit their site for even more information at tetonscience.org.

Watch This Presentation on Our Visit

​2025 Trip

On June 14- 17th, we had 15 students attend Teton Science Schools in Jackson, WY. Our organization partnered with Life University to sponsor these students' trips to learn about nature and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. 7 students came from CA, 7 from ID, and 1 from NC. For many of these students, it was their first time in the Tetons! 


During their time, they were able to hike 1-2 miles, and then search for macroinvertebrates in the streams while using keys to identify what they had found. Had a wolf mediation program teaching about the 5 major types of people concerned with the grey wolves in Montana. The next day was all canoeing, which was brand new to most of the group and a fan favorite! In the evening, they went on a wildlife drive where they saw bison, elk, deer, and a variety of bird species. 


To end their time before leaving, the students went out and pulled an invasive species called "cheatgrass". In just 40 minutes of weed pulling, the students managed to pull 102.59 lbs of cheatgrass! We estimate their stewardship saved TSS from having a hundred thousand plus new growths of this invasive species! ​

2024 Trip

Love the Wild Foundation attended Teton Science Schools for a 4-day program arriving June 16th and departing June 19th
Participating on this trip was ten 8th – 10th grade students from Idaho Falls from various schools including Compass Academy, Skyline, White Pine Stem Academy, and Taylorview.
As well as two chaperones the project manager Jadon Schemers and teacher volunteer Sherry Arnone-Wheat

Jadon and Sherry