Crossing America Visits Grand Teton National Park.
Students from across the country joined Cadence (Cady) Truchot, Tribal Community Engagement Fellow with Grand Teton National Park and the American Conservation Experience (ACE), and Zachary (Zach) Gorski, Education Associate with the Grand Teton Association, for an unforgettable exploration of the wild beauty of the Tetons.
Together, we discovered how wildlife moves across the landscape, why migration corridors are essential, and how scientists, engineers, and communities are working hand in hand to protect both animals and people. From elk herds to pronghorn paths, students learned how the valleys, rivers, and rugged peaks of Grand Teton National Park tell a story of connection and conservation.
Engineering Design Challenge:
Students put their creativity to the test by designing and building a wildlife crossing structure — from bridges to tunnels — that helps animals move safely across busy roads. They considered the best placement, structure type, and natural features that would encourage animals to use their designs, applying real-world problem solving to one of the park’s greatest conservation challenges.
It was a beautiful day in the Tetons — the mountain was showing off, and so were our amazing educators and students!
Students from across the country joined Cadence (Cady) Truchot, Tribal Community Engagement Fellow with Grand Teton National Park and the American Conservation Experience (ACE), and Zachary (Zach) Gorski, Education Associate with the Grand Teton Association, for an unforgettable exploration of the wild beauty of the Tetons.
Together, we discovered how wildlife moves across the landscape, why migration corridors are essential, and how scientists, engineers, and communities are working hand in hand to protect both animals and people. From elk herds to pronghorn paths, students learned how the valleys, rivers, and rugged peaks of Grand Teton National Park tell a story of connection and conservation.
Engineering Design Challenge:
Students put their creativity to the test by designing and building a wildlife crossing structure — from bridges to tunnels — that helps animals move safely across busy roads. They considered the best placement, structure type, and natural features that would encourage animals to use their designs, applying real-world problem solving to one of the park’s greatest conservation challenges.
It was a beautiful day in the Tetons — the mountain was showing off, and so were our amazing educators and students!
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