Distance Learning

Snow Desk

Grade Level:
Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade
Subject:
Math,Science,Social Studies

UPDATE 12/30: Due to an overwhelming response of Snow Desk inquires, at this time we will not be taking anymore individual requests for the 2026 Snow Desk season. Feel free to sign-up for the YouTube Live option!

Park rangers will broadcast live to your classroom from a desk made of snow located at the base of the Teton Range. With more than 173 inches of snow per year and temperatures as low as -63°F, wildlife of the Jackson Hole valley and Grand Teton National Park have many survival challenges. During this interactive "talk show," students laugh as they learn how wildlife adapt to weather and an extreme climate. We’ll connect with your classroom virtually! Because the desk is made of snow, it is only available January - February on select days.

Snow Desk Programs

1) Surviving Winter (Recommended for Grades K-3): In this FREE 45-minute program, learn how animals in Grand Teton National Park change the way they look, where they live and what they eat to survive winter here.

2) Every Snowflake Counts (Recommended for Grades 3-5): In this FREE 45-minute program, learn about the water cycle and the importance of snow to animal and plant life in Grand Teton National Park. See how you can make a difference in conserving precious water resources near you!

How To Participate 

For the 2026 Snow Desk season, we’re offering Snow Desk from January 22 to February 6.

  • Individual programs are offered every hour from 9 am MST – 3 pm MST on most of these dates. (UPDATE 12/30/25: Individual programs are full for the 2026 Snow Desk season)
  • Snow Desk via YouTube Live is available to the General Public: 
    • Surviving Winter (K-3) - YouTube Live on January 30 at 10 am MST. 
    • Every Snowflake Counts (3-5) - YouTube Live on February 6 at 10 am MST. 
  • Snow Desk via Group Zoom is available to classrooms (including homeshool groups) across the country: 
    • Surviving Winter (K-3) - Group Zoom on January 30 at 1 pm MST. 
    • Every Snowflake Counts (3-5) - Group Zoom on February 6 at 1 pm MST. 

Contact the education coordinator by email to register for YouTube Live or the Group Zoom. 

Materials

Download Surviving Winter (K-3) Classroom Worksheet

Download Surviving Winter (K-3) Pre-Lesson

Download Every Snowflake Counts (3-5) Classroom Worksheet

Download Every Snowflake Counts (3-5) Pre-Lesson

Last updated: December 30, 2025