UW Research Institute at AMK Ranch

The University of Wyoming Research Institute at AMK Ranch operates the UW–NPS Research Station in partnership with Grand Teton National Park. Situated within historic National Park Service buildings along the shores of Jackson Lake, the station provides a unique setting for advancing research, education, and creative activity in one of Wyoming’s most iconic landscapes.

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LEARN MORE The Mountain States Bumble Bee Atlas: A Collaborative Effort to Conserve Bumble Bees Through Community Scientist Observations Why are butterflies declining? A look at monarchs and the insect apocalypse he Wonder of Water, Wildlife, and Habitat in Grand Teton National Park The Wonder of Water, Wildlife, and Habitat in Grand Teton National Park The Superior Deer: Learning from the longest migration in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem UW WyACT Researchers | Aquatic Research in Jackson Lake and the Snake River Grand Teton Forest Dynamics Plot: Monitoring local forest health and contributing to the Smithsonian Forest Global Earth Observatory The Wyoming Festival: New Music in the Mountains – Chamber Music Concert

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Hank Harlow Summer Seminar Series

Each summer we host diverse speakers as part of our Hank Harlow Summer Seminar series.

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The UW-NPS Research Station welcomes researchers from many fields of science and humanities during our field season, from June 1-September 30.

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Our vision is to promote stewardship of Wyoming's iconic landscapes by inspiring discoveries, elevating experiences, and connecting communities.

About the UW Research Institute at AMK Ranch

Established through one of the nation’s longest-standing university–park partnerships, the Research Institute fosters collaboration among University of Wyoming faculty, students, the National Park Service, and other partners to expand opportunities for field-based scholarship and public engagement. In 2023, the University and Grand Teton National Park celebrated 70 years of cooperative research and education at the AMK Ranch.

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Throughout the season (June through September) the UW Research Institute at AMK Ranch hosts many events. Check back throughout the season to see what we have going on. Or sign up for our mailing list to be notified as soon as new information becomes available.

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