Happy 154th Birthday, Yellowstone! 🎉 Watch this incredible video produced by @YellowstoneNPS showing the depth and breadth of all aspects of this extraordinary place. We are honored to serve as the park’s official nonprofit partner to help protect and preserve Yellowstone for generations to come.
Yellowstone Forever is the official education and philanthropic partner of Yellowstone National Park, offering experiences that go far beyond the ordinary. YF’s programs are built on unmatched expertise, exclusive access, and a commitment to fostering deep, meaningful connections to the park’s natural and cultural heritage.
The education team is truly exceptional. These are not just guides - they are scientists, storytellers, and conservationists who dedicate their lives to bringing Yellowstone to life. They transform the park into a living classroom, blending science, history, and wonder to create transformative experiences for visitors of all ages. Ready to see the difference? Watch the new highlight video to learn more about why Yellowstone Forever is a leader in Yellowstone education.
When you choose Yellowstone Forever, you’re not just learning about the park - you’re helping to protect its future! Learn about winter and summer 2025 Institute programs and tours by clicking the link in Yellowstone Forever’s bio. #YellowstoneForever
As Yellowstone’s official nonprofit partner, Yellowstone Forever works to preserve the park’s breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, trails, and world-class visitor experiences for future generations.
We couldn’t do this each year without the generosity of individuals like you. Thank you!
Make your tax-deductible year-end gift today in support of the world’s first national park by clicking the link in our bio. Your gift will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $150,000, to help protect Yellowstone’s spectacular wonders and wildlife in 2024 and beyond.
#YellowstoneForever #Yellowstone #conservation
🎬 What a year it has been for the documentary film, Guardians of Yellowstone: The Yellowstone Cougar Project, and for wildlife research and conservation in Yellowstone! Drawing from data from well over a hundred remote cameras and interviews with park biologists past and present, the film tells the story of the elusive cougar population in Yellowstone and the tireless efforts of those who continue to study them through the Yellowstone Cougar Project.
🎬 The film was produced by the @fstopfoundation in partnership with Yellowstone Forever. Along with numerous awards at film festivals, Guardians of Yellowstone had screenings at locations across the region, including Cody and Jackson, Wyoming, and Big Sky, Livingston, Gardiner, and Bozeman in Montana. Thank you to the filmmakers, the biologists and field technicians featured, venues, and audience members who came out to experience and support the film.
➡️➡️ Exciting News! For those of you who were not able to attend, Guardians of Yellowstone is now available to stream in its entirety on PBS through the link in our profile.
➡️➡️ For more information about the film, go to fstopfoundation.org.
Photos:
1-3, screening at the Ellen Theatre in Bozeman, MT
4, fStop filmmakers with Cougar Project lead biologist, Dan Stahler
5, Remote camera capture of F222 "Nubs", GPS collared adult female cougar
6, Cougar kittens captured on remote camera
❄ Winter in Yellowstone is Calling ❄
📣 We’re excited to announce that General Registration is now open for our Winter 2026–27 Yellowstone Forever Institute programs—offering unforgettable ways to explore the park’s wildlife, geothermal wonders, and cultural stories during its quiet season.
Led by top experts in their fields, seminar subject matter includes photography, our always popular Lamar Valley Wolf Weeks, skiing, tracking wildlife, special winter holiday trips, and more!
So come join one of our Field Seminars, Day Adventures, Private Tours, or Lodging & Learning packages. Unlike anywhere else on the planet, winter in Yellowstone provides memories to last a lifetime.
➡️ Learn more and register today through the link in our profile.
✨ Parks Project is sponsoring a Yellowstone dream vacation sweepstakes to support Yellowstone Forever to turn your love for the parks into real impact. ✨
➡️ Every $1 donated = 1 entry to the sweepstakes. Every dollar helps protect Yellowstone’s geysers, wildlife, and wild landscapes for generations to come.
➡️ See full details and donate today through the link in our profile. Sweepstakes closes Monday, June 1, 2026.
➡️ Thank you to @parksproject for their longtime support of Yellowstone and all national parks!
Happy #WorldMigratoryBirdDay! Yellowstone’s diverse landscape makes for an excellent place to view a wide variety of birds. Nearly 300 different species of birds have been documented in the park, a majority of which are migratory. These include raptors, songbirds, shorebirds, and waterfowl.
A sure sign of spring in Yellowstone is the return of harlequin ducks to LeHardy Rapids at the south end of Hayden Valley. Though they spend most of their lives on the Pacific Ocean, we are lucky enough to catch a fairly brief glimpse of them each May.
📷: YF / Jaeger
It's National Wildflower Week! From spring through summer, Yellowstone is abundant with a wide variety of wildflowers at different elevations across the park. 🌼🌸🪻
Take a look at this short video as Yellowstone Forever Institute Field Education Manager, Sam Archibald, talked with us about wildflower season and ecology in Yellowstone. Be sure to stop and smell the flowers next time you visit the park!
➡ There is still time to join our Field Seminar "Wildflowers of Yellowstone" this summer with top notch instructor and naturalist, Whitney Tilt, from June 27 to July 1. Based out of the Lamar Buffalo Ranch, this is sure to be an unforgettable and enlightening experience for all.
➡ Learn more and book today through the link in our profile.
Experience the magic of Yellowstone with us this coming winter! 📣 Member Registration is now open for our Winter 2026-2027 Field Seminars.
➡ Browse all programs and register today at yellowstone.org/winter-field-seminars/ or through the link in our profile before they fill up!
With unparalleled wildlife watching opportunities and serene snowy landscapes, Yellowstone in winter will leave you breathless. Led by top experts in their fields, seminar subject matter includes photography, our always popular Lamar Valley Wolf Weeks, skiing, tracking wildlife watching, and more! ❄
* General registration for non-members opens Wednesday, May 13 (but you can still become a member today to grab a spot). Winter Private Tours, Lodging & Learning packages, and Day Adventures can now be booked as well!
Shoutout to our fantastic team of Institute Field Educators this #TeacherAppreciationWeek. They are ready to share another amazing summer season of programs and tours with you in the world’s first national park. Join us this summer on a Day Adventure, Naturalist Day Hike, Private Tour, Lodging & Learning excursion, or a multitude of Field Seminar options. Learn more and register at yellowstone.org/institute or through the link in our profile.
Photos:
#3, YF / Jaeger
#6, YF / Kyle Wonders
YF / Matt Ludin
Donate today during Give Big Gallatin Valley and your gift will be matched up to $10,000! Plus, you'll receive one of these fantastic Yellowstone themed stickers! 😎
Your support today will help protect Yellowstone’s wildlife, preserve its landscapes, and keep visitors safe for generations to come.
➡ Donate at yellowstone.org/gbgv-2026 or through the link in our profile.
#GiveBigGV
