CWC Teton Talks: Wild hearts for wild places: A community conversation with CWC, Teton Leadership Center

The Teton Leadership Center and Central Wyoming College invite the community to “Wild Hearts for WildPlaces:Turning Adventure into Action” on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Teton County Library Ordway Auditorium.

This free event will explore how outdoor professionals and enthusiasts can channel their passion for nature and adventure into meaningful careers and environmental advocacy. With growing threats to public lands and climate policy, outdoor education has never been more critical.

“This isn’t just about careers—it’s about stewardship,” says Sue Muncaster, Executive Director of the Teton Leadership Center. “We’re connecting outdoor skills and passion for nature with activism to empower the next generation of environmental leaders.”

The event is designed for young adults wondering how to enter an outdoor pathway, mid-career pros wondering what’s next after guiding/patrolling/instructing and any outdoor enthusiast wondering how to volunteer or become an ambassador. 

Featured speakers:

• Abby Warner (Executive Director, Teton Nordic Alliance): Bridging outdoor recreation and stewardship advocacy.
• Scott Kosiba (Executive Director, Friends of the Bridger-Teton): Mobilizing communities for public land protection.
• Carl Pelletier (Director, Jackson Hole High School’s Outdoor Recreational Management Program). Engaging youth in outdoor career opportunities, stewardship, and empowering them with skills to turn their passions into a future. 
• Darran Wells (Professor of Outdoor Education and Leadership, Central Wyoming College): Academic pathways in outdoor education and leadership.

Event highlights:

• Panel discussion moderated by Sue Muncaster, Executive Director of the Teton Leadership Center
• Q&A session for attendees to explore career, volunteer, and advocacy opportunities.
• Networking with local organizations championing environmental causes.