Every summer, the serene mornings of Grand Teton National Park come alive with birdsong—and the quiet work of dedicated scientists gathering data for avian conservation. In 2024, the Grand Teton bird banding station continued its essential work monitoring songbirds as […]
Bird Banding in Grand Teton: 2024 Research Highlights READ MORE
Grizzly bear 399 in spring 2023 with her cub of the year. She is twenty-seven years old, making her the oldest grizzly bear mother on record in the GYE. At the center of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, Grand Teton National
2023 Wildlife and Natural Resources Highlights READ MORE
Grand Teton National Park biologists have detailed a new long-distance mule deer migration route that spans two states and traverses the Teton Range. Funding for this project was provided by the Foundation, including a leadership grant from the Knobloch Family Foundation in 2015.
New Mule Deer Migration Route over Teton Range READ MORE
Jeff Willemain is a longtime friend of the Foundation. This summer he and his wife, Chris, volunteered on Grand Teton’s Wildlife Brigade, a Foundation-funded volunteer program. Jeff recently shared a story with us from a memorable day volunteering for the Wildlife Brigade.
A Day in the Life of the Wildlife Brigade READ MORE
Failure of park visitors—including locals—to properly secure food and other bear attractants while recreating at String and Leigh lakes will continue to corrupt Grand Teton bears.
Being Bear Aware: It’s YOUR responsibility READ MORE
Each summer, Grand Teton’s frontcountry campsites and picnic areas fill with visitors from near and far. With the grizzly and black bear populations increasing in the park, it is more important than ever for campers to properly store food and toiletries.
Protecting Grand Teton’s Bears: GTNPF’s Bear Box Program VIDEO READ MORE
Watch the video: Grand Teton’s Wildlife Brigade manages roadside wildlife jams, patrols picnic areas for unsecured food, and shares educational information with visitors to the national park. Catch a glimpse of what they’re doing and why they choose to do it!
Summer Series Clip 2: Grand Teton’s Wildlife Brigade READ MORE