WOLF CONSERVATION CENTER CALENDAR LISTINGS FOR MARCH 2014
Wolves Of North America
Date: March 1, 2014
Time: 11AM
Fee: $13- adults / $11 - children under 12
DESCRIPTION: Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families
and discover why March is a special time for packs in North America.
Whether the wolves are living on the Arctic tundra or the high desert of the
southwest, wolf families are out searching for prey as they prepare for the
birth of this year's pups! Guests will visit Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa,
and Zephyr as well as the WCC's critically endangered red wolves and Mexican
gray wolves. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration
are available at www.nywolf.org <http://www.nywolf.org/> .
Wolf Tails for Kids - Mythology of a Predator
Date: March 1, 2014
Time: 2PM
Fee: $13- adults / $11 - children under 12
DESCRIPTION: Join the Wolf Conservation Center for a mythology program
discussing the relationship between the wolves and humans of the past.
Guests will be introduced to various wolf mythologies and then have a chance
to create their own and share if desired. Then, guests will visit Ambassador
wolves Atka, Alawa and Zephyr as well as the WCC's critically endangered red
wolves and Mexican gray wolves. Don't forget a camera! Pre-registration is
required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.
Arctic Fest: Wings and Wolves
Date: March 2, 2014
Time: 12PM
Fee: $20 per person
Winter offers families a unique opportunity to visit the wolves during their
favorite time of year. The animals of the arctic are not strangers to cold
winters. Living in continual darkness and temperatures hovering between -20
or -30 degrees Fahrenheit, arctic animals must develop special adaptations
to stay warm, conserve energy, and find food in a barren, frozen world.
Arctic Fest: Wings and Wolves will allow guests to learn about the harsh
habitat that some very special animals call home. Master falconer, Brian
Bradley of Skyhunters in Flight, will present his beautiful feathered
ambassadors that call the high arctic home and will do a flight
demonstration too! Guests will also visit resident arctic gray wolf Atka
and of course the WCC's other ambassador wolves-Zephyr and Alawa as well as
the WCC's critically endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves. Guests
will enjoy hot beverages in our woodstove-heated classroom. Space is
limited. Please dress for COLD weather.
Wolves Of North America
Date: March 8, 2014
Time: 11AM
Fee: $13- adults / $11 - children under 12
DESCRIPTION: Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families
and discover why March is a special time for packs in North America.
Whether the wolves are living on the Arctic tundra or the high desert of the
southwest, wolf families are out searching for prey as they prepare for the
birth of this year's pups! Guests will visit Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa,
and Zephyr as well as the WCC's critically endangered red wolves and Mexican
gray wolves. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration
are available at www.nywolf.org <http://www.nywolf.org/> .
Evening Howl for "Pups" of All Ages!
Date: March 8, 2014
Time: 5PM
Ages: Families
Fee: $16 - adults / $13 - children (under 12)
Enjoy visiting the wolves during their favorite hour - dusk. Learn about the
mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why spring is a
magical time for packs in North America. This time of year, wolves are out
searching for prey as they prepare for the birth of this year's pups!
Guests will take a short sunset hike to howl with Ambassador wolves Atka,
Alawa and Zephyr and behold the WCC's critically endangered red wolves and
Mexican wolves. All guests will be served weather appropriate treats.
Please bring flashlights. Pre-registration is required. Information and
registration are available at www.nywolf.org <http://www.nywolf.org/> .
Natures Course: Wolves and Moose of Isle Royale
Date: March 9, 2014
Time: 11AM
Fee: $13 adults, $11 (children under 12)
For decades a wolf and moose study has been conducted on Isle Royale to
better observe how predator/prey dynamics work, however, this study may soon
come to an end. Join the Wolf Conservation Center in a discussion of
current issues for the wolf populations both on Isle Royale and the
elsewhere in the United States. Then, guests will visit Ambassador wolves
Atka, Alawa and Zephyr as well as the WCC's critically endangered red wolves
and Mexican gray wolves. Pre-registration is required. Information and
registration are available at <http://www.nywolf.org> www.nywolf.org.
Sunset Photo Session
Date: March 9, 2014
Time: 4:30PM - Sunset
Fee: $125 per person
Join us for this special opportunity to photograph the WCC's Ambassador
wolves: Atka ,Alawa, and Zephyr, in the warm glow of the sunset! It's the
perfect time of year to capture the beauty of the wolves with their
beautiful winter coats! Guests will also be given access to photograph the
WCC critically endangered Mexican wolves and red wolves too from vantage
points not generally available during regular visits. Pre-registration is
required. Space is very limited, so make your reservation early by visiting
www.nywolf.org <http://www.nywolf.org/> .
Pack Chat for Kids!
Date: March 15, 2014
Time: 11AM
Fee: $13 - adults / $11 - children under 12
DESCRIPTION This is the best introduction to wolves for families with young
children. Kids will learn about the mythology surrounding wolves and the
important role of wolves in the natural world. This is an exciting time for
wolves. Spring is just around the corner and wolf families in North America
are preparing their den sites for the arrival of pups! Guests will visit
Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa and Zephyr as well as the WCC's critically
endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves. Don't forget a camera!
Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at
www.nywolf.org <http://www.nywolf.org/> .
Saving a Species - An Inside Look at the WCC's Endangered Species Program
Date: March 15, 2014
Time: 5PM
Fee: $16 - adults / $13 - children (under 12)
DESCRIPTION: The Wolf Conservation Center participates in the Species
Survival Plan (SSP) and Recovery Plan for two different kinds of wolves,
both critically endangered: the Mexican gray wolf and the red wolf. But
what does this really mean? Join us to learn what it takes to help save a
species from the brink of extinction. Guests will get an inside look at the
process of matching potential breeders, what criteria must be met to
recommend wolves for release into the wild, the husbandry challenge of
caring for animals that we rarely see and how it feels to help Mexican gray
wolves and red wolves resume their rightful place in the wild. Guests will
visit the WCC's Ambassador wolves as well as the WCC's critically endangered
red wolves and Mexican gray wolves. All guests will be served weather
appropriate treats. Pre-registration is required. Information and
registration are available at www.nywolf.org <http://www.nywolf.org/> .
Wolves Of North America
Date: March 16, 2014
Time: 11AM
Fee: $13- adults / $11 - children under 12
DESCRIPTION: Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families
and discover why March is a special time for packs in North America.
Whether the wolves are living on the Arctic tundra or the high desert of the
southwest, wolf families are out searching for prey as they prepare for the
birth of this year's pups! Guests will visit Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa,
and Zephyr as well as the WCC's critically endangered red wolves and Mexican
gray wolves. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration
are available at www.nywolf.org <http://www.nywolf.org/> .
Full Moon Wolf Walk
Date: March 16, 2013
Time: 7PM
Fee: $20 per person
Celebrate the March full moon, "the Worm Moon," with the Wolf Conservation
Center's moon-loving wolves! As the snow begins to melt and the ground
softens, earthworms emerge as the new season begins. While keeping cozy by
the WCC's outdoor fire pit, guests will enjoy warm drinks, sugary treats and
likely the symphony of howls from the 21 wolves that call the WCC home.
Guests will learn about the history of wolves in the United States, the
importance of wolves in a healthy ecosystem and the efforts to save these
magnificent creatures for future generations. Spring is not all about worms,
it's an exciting time for wolves too. Whether living on the Arctic tundra
or the high desert of the southwest, wolf families are out searching for
prey as they prepare for the birth of this year's pups! Guests then take
will take a short moonlit walk to visit Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa and
Zephyr. Please bring flashlights. Pre-registration is required.
Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.
Date: March 20, 2014
Time: 11AM
Fee: $13- adults / $11 - children under 12
DESCRIPTION: Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families
and discover why March is a special time for packs in North America.
Whether the wolves are living on the Arctic tundra or the high desert of the
southwest, wolf families are out searching for prey as they prepare for the
birth of this year's pups! Guests will visit Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa,
and Zephyr as well as the WCC's critically endangered red wolves and Mexican
gray wolves. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration
are available at www.nywolf.org <http://www.nywolf.org/> .
Wolves Of North America
Date: March 22, 2014
Time: 11AM
Fee: $13- adults / $11 - children under 12
DESCRIPTION: Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families
and discover why March is a special time for packs in North America.
Whether the wolves are living on the Arctic tundra or the high desert of the
southwest, wolf families are out searching for prey as they prepare for the
birth of this year's pups! Guests will visit Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa,
and Zephyr as well as the WCC's critically endangered red wolves and Mexican
gray wolves. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration
are available at www.nywolf.org <http://www.nywolf.org/> .
Evening Howl for Adults Only!
Date: March 22, 2014
Time: 5PM
Ages: This program is for adults 21+
Fee: $20 - adults
Join us for a special Evening Howl and enjoy visiting the wolves during
their favorite hour - dusk. Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology
of wolves in North America while enjoying a lovely spread of wine and
cheese. Guests will take a short sunset hike to howl with Ambassador wolves
Atka, Alawa, and Zephyr and behold the WCC's critically endangered red
wolves and Mexican wolves too. This program is for adults 21 years old and
over. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are
available at www.nywolf.org <http://www.nywolf.org/> .
Pack Chat for Kids!
Date: March 23, 2014
Time: 11AM
Fee: $13 - adults / $11 - children under 12
DESCRIPTION This is the best introduction to wolves for families with young
children. Kids will learn about the mythology surrounding wolves and the
important role of wolves in the natural world. This is an exciting time for
wolves. Spring is just around the corner and wolf families in North America
are preparing their den sites for the arrival of pups! Guests will visit
Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa and Zephyr as well as the WCC's critically
endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves. Don't forget a camera!
Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at
www.nywolf.org <http://www.nywolf.org/> .
Wolves Of North America
Date: March 25, 2014
Time: 11AM
Fee: $13- adults / $11 - children under 12
DESCRIPTION: Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families
and discover why March is a special time for packs in North America.
Whether the wolves are living on the Arctic tundra or the high desert of the
southwest, wolf families are out searching for prey as they prepare for the
birth of this year's pups! Guests will visit Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa,
and Zephyr as well as the WCC's critically endangered red wolves and Mexican
gray wolves. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration
are available at www.nywolf.org <http://www.nywolf.org/> .
Wolves Of North America
Date: March 28, 2014
Time: 11AM
Fee: $13- adults / $11 - children under 12
DESCRIPTION: Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families
and discover why March is a special time for packs in North America.
Whether the wolves are living on the Arctic tundra or the high desert of the
southwest, wolf families are out searching for prey as they prepare for the
birth of this year's pups! Guests will visit Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa,
and Zephyr as well as the WCC's critically endangered red wolves and Mexican
gray wolves. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration
are available at www.nywolf.org <http://www.nywolf.org/> .
Saving a Species - Spotlight on Mexican Gray Wolf Recovery
Date: March 29, 2014
Time: 11AM
Fee: $13- adults / $11 - children under 12
DESCRIPTION: On March 29, 1998, 11 captive-reared Mexican gray wolves were
released to the wild for the first time in the Blue Range Recovery Area of
Arizona and New Mexico. Missing from the landscape for more than 30 years,
the howl of the rarest and most unique subspecies of gray wolf, was once
again greeted by the mountains of the southwest. In recognition of this
historic event, a significant milestone for the lobo and wildlife
conservation, the Wolf Conservation Center will discuss what it takes to
help save this species from the brink of extinction. Guests will get an
inside look at the process of matching potential breeders, what criteria
must be met to recommend wolves for release into the wild, the husbandry
challenge of caring for animals that we rarely see and how it feels to help
Mexican gray wolves resume their rightful place in the wild. Guests will
visit the WCC's Ambassador wolves as well as the WCC's critically endangered
red wolves and Mexican gray wolves. Pre-registration is required.
Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org
<http://www.nywolf.org/> .
Evening Howl for "Pups" of All Ages!
Date: March 29, 2014
Time: 5PM
Ages: Families
Fee: $16 - adults / $13 - children (under 12)
Enjoy visiting the wolves during their favorite hour - dusk. Learn about the
mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why spring is a
magical time for packs in North America. This time of year, wolves are out
searching for prey as they prepare for the birth of this year's pups!
Guests will take a short sunset hike to howl with Ambassador wolves Atka,
Alawa and Zephyr and behold the WCC's critically endangered red wolves and
Mexican wolves. All guests will be served weather appropriate treats.
Please bring flashlights. Pre-registration is required. Information and
registration are available at www.nywolf.org <http://www.nywolf.org/> .
Wolves: Recovery and Challenges
Date: March 30, 2014
Time: 11AM
Fee: $13- adults / $11 - children under 12
DESCRIPTION: Learn about the mythology, biology, and ecology of wolf
families and discover why winter is a special time for packs in North
America. Guests will learn about the present circumstances around the status
of wolf management in the United States and we'll offer advocacy
opportunities to those who are interested in joining the effort. Don't
forget to bring a camera, the WCC's Ambassador wolves will be on view and
perhaps the elusive and critically endangered red wolves and Mexican gray
wolves too. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are
available at www.nywolf.org.
Sunset Photo Session
Date: March 30, 2014
Time: 4:30PM - Sunset
Fee: $125 per person
Join us for this special opportunity to photograph the WCC's Ambassador
wolves: Atka ,Alawa, and Zephyr, in the warm glow of the sunset! It's the
perfect time of year to capture the beauty of the wolves with their
beautiful winter coats! Guests will also be given access to photograph the
WCC critically endangered Mexican wolves and red wolves too from vantage
points not generally available during regular visits. Pre-registration is
required. Space is very limited, so make your reservation early by visiting
www.nywolf.org <http://www.nywolf.org/> .
Wolf Conservation Center
P.O. Box 421, South Salem, NY 10590
Contact: Dianne Giovanni, 914-400-5551, dianne.giovanni1@gmail.com