Naturalist Programs

We have our very own Resort Naturalist and nature center to get you acquainted with all the flora and fauna of the Tetons. You can touch, feel, smell and experience what real animal fur is all about inside the nature center along with exhibits on geology, trees and much more. The Resort Naturalist is also available for guided nature hikes everyday - contact us for details.

We also offer complimentary Resort Naturalist Programs on Friday evenings starting in June for the whole family. Please see the schedule below.

Further, on select Saturdays we offer full-day, complimentary programs for total immersion. Advance reservations required - see below.

June 22: Trees: A breath of fresh air!
A new look at how the process of photosynthesis keeps us breathing and the planet pleasant.

June 29: Rocks rock I: What is time to a fossil?
What is a fossil and how did it get on top of the mountain?

July 6: Bears eat berries too!
Bear Behavior and how to stay safe in bear country.

July 20: Rocks rock II: How do you make a mountain?
The story of how the Tetons were created and what forces are shaping them.

July 27: Don't wolf your food down: the true story.
A good look at the wolves in our backyard.

August 3: Trees: A breath of fresh air!
A new look at how photosynthesis of plants keeps us breathing and the planet pleasant.

*Please note all Friday campfire programs start at 7:30 p.m. at the campfire amphitheater located behind Teewinot Lodge and are complimentary.

June 30: Plants of the Tetons
Enjoy a day of class room and field work learning how to identify common local plants. Learn the parts of plants, how to use a dichotomous key, how to use flower guides, and discover the identity of many plants that grow in the Yellowstone Ecosystem.

July 21: Geology of the Tetons
Enjoy the day both in the classroom and the field as we look at the earth's geologic history. We will introduce geologic concepts such as plate tectonics, sedimentary rock formations, normal faults, and bring them to reality as we interpret the landscape of the Tetons on field hikes.

August 18: Edible and medicinal plants of the Tetons
Join a local expert on identifying plants that we can eat or help us heal.

*Please note that the Saturday programs are limited to the first 20 people to sign up. Contact our Resort Naturalist at 307.353.2300 x1384 to reserve your space. Programs are complimentary; however, lift tickets and lunch costs are not included.