Teton Science Schools is proud to present the 2025 season of Front Porch Concerts and Conversations at the historic Murie Ranch, a celebration of music, dialogue, and connection nestled in the heart of Grand Teton National Park.
From June through August, guests are invited to gather on Mardy Murie’s front porch for a unique blend of live performances and meaningful conversations inspired by nature, conservation, and the enduring Murie legacy. Once a gathering place for some of the nation’s most influential conservationists, the porch continues to serve as a platform for voices committed to the environment, storytelling, and community.
This summer’s series offers something for everyone, from open mic nights and book talks to live music and scientific storytelling under the stars. Each evening embodies the spirit of the Muries and their belief in the power of place-based dialogue and artistic expression.
2025 Lineup
June 24: Open Mic, Summer Solstice & Stories of Wild Places in collaboration with History Jackson Hole
Join us for Open Mic Night at the Murie Ranch to kick off the 2025 Front Porch Series. Share stories, songs, and poems celebrating the Murie legacy on one of the longest days of the year.
July 1: Murie Conversation: Book Talk with Author Lauren Oaks
Conservationist and science writer Lauren E. Oaks shares insights from her new book, Treekeepers: The Race for a Forested Future, exploring our global relationship with forests and their crucial role in combating climate change.
July 7: Live Music: Grand Teton Music Festival
Experience music inspired by National Parks, performed in the great outdoors! Violist Rita Porfiris and violinist Anton Miller bring a unique program of works by living women composers to Mardy’s front porch.
July 15: Murie Conversation: Conservation, Challenges and Successes in Contemporary Land Stewardship with Jackson Hole Land Trust
Max Lundington, president of the Jackson Hole Land Trust, shares insights from his decades-long career in the Tetons, reflecting on the challenges and successes of contemporary land stewardship in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
July 21: Live Music: Grand Teton Music Festival
What will you see and hear? GTMF musicians perform nature-inspired music by Meg Okura and others, played in small groups for an up-close, intimate experience.
July 29: Live Music: Walker Young
Walker Young, an acclaimed musician, returns to the Murie front porch to perform original southern rock, country, and soul songs on Mardy Murie’s piano.
August 5: Murie Conversation: Geography & Environment with Yolonda Young, Ph.D.
Dr. Yolonda Young, professor and former wilderness guide, shares stories from the river and insights from her award-winning work in geography and environmental studies, drawing on over 20 years of research.
August 11: Live Music: Grand Teton Music Festival
This lively string quartet program for all ages will have you tapping, swaying, and singing along to music inspired by summer sunshine across different eras.
August 19 at 6:30 PM: Murie Conversation: Astronomy – Stories from the Night Sky with Gary Shaw and Samuel Singer
Gary and Samuel will share insights on exoplanets and our intergalactic future, and we encourage you to bring dinner and stick around afterward for stargazing and information on local dark sky conservation.
August 26: Live Music: Dr. Jamie Cornelius
Jamie Cornelius, biology professor and musician, studies wildfire smoke’s impact on songbirds and shares her findings through music and stories honoring the Murie legacy.
Event Details
Location: The Murie Ranch, Moose, Wyoming
Time: 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM (unless otherwise noted)
Admission: Free and open to the public
Extras: Complimentary light refreshments provided
What to Bring: Rain/warm layers recommended, lawn chairs optional
Parking: Limited onsite parking, guests are encouraged to park at the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center, a short walk from the Ranch.
For more information, visit:
https://www.tetonscience.org/front-porch/
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