July Events at the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem, NY

July 5, 2014

Below are the August events at the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem, NY. If you are interested in seeing the calendar listings for July, please click here.

Sleeping with Wolves

Date: August 1, 2014

Time: 6PM Friday night to 8:30AM Saturday morning

Cost: $285 per 4 person tent
Singles: $150 (must bring your own tent)

Join us for the Wolf Conservation Center's (WCC) popular nocturnal adventure experience that gives you a chance to camp out overnight with the 20 wolves that call the WCC home! With all the howls, circling vultures, and nature's nighttime chatter, you'll feel like you're camping under the stars with wild wolves. We might not be Yellowstone, but we're pretty close! Guests will visit Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa, and Zephyr and will meet almost 4-month-old Ambassador Wolf pup Nikai! Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.

Wolf Pup 101

Date: August 2, 2014
Time: 2PM
Fee: $13- adults / $11 - children under 12

DESCRIPTION: Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why summer 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 care for their growing pups! Guests will meet Ambassador Wolves Atka, Alawa, and Zephyr and meet almost 4-month-old Ambassador Wolf pup Nikai! Don't forget a camera! Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.

Evening Howl for Adults Only!
Date: August 2, 2014
Time: 7PM

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 as well as the WCC's critically endangered red wolves. Almost 4-month-old Ambassador wolf pup Nikai will also be on view so don't forget a camera! This program is for adults 21 years old and over. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.

Wolf Pup 101

Date: August 3, 2014
Time: 11AM
Fee: $13- adults / $11 - children under 12

DESCRIPTION: Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why summer 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 care for their growing pups! Guests will meet Ambassador Wolves Atka, Alawa, and Zephyr and meet 4-month-old Ambassador Wolf pup Nikai! Don't forget a camera! Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.

Summer Wolf Camp for Kids!

Recommended for children in Grades 2-3

Date: August5th – August 8th, 2014

Time: 10AM – 12PM

Fee: $200 per child for the 4-day program (Tuesdays - Fridays)

Give the young animal lover in your family a chance to thrive among wolves all week long! The four day program will include opportunities for your child to:

Learn all about wolves: Wolf 101Discover the various myths that surround wolves and to create their own and share.Walk with a wolf! Take a hike with Ambassador wolf Atka at the lead.Play a unique game of hide and seek using tracking and telemetry tools that real wolf biologists use in the field!Wolf encounter with the WCC's new Ambassador wolf pup!Create plaster paw prints from real tracks in the field. They're great for show and tell!Photograph the wolves from vantage points not generally available to the public.

Program will run with a minimum of 4 children and a maximum of 12. All children who complete the program will get a special "Junior Wolf Biologist" certificate. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.

Sleeping with Wolves

Date: August 8, 2014

Time: 6PM Friday night to 8:30AM Saturday morning

Cost: $285 per 4 person tent
Singles: $150 (must bring your own tent)

Join us for the Wolf Conservation Center's (WCC) popular nocturnal adventure experience that gives you a chance to camp out overnight with the 20 wolves that call the WCC home! With all the howls, circling vultures, and nature's nighttime chatter, you'll feel like you're camping under the stars with wild wolves. We might not be Yellowstone, but we're pretty close! Guests will visit Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa, and Zephyr and will meet 4-month-old Ambassador Wolf pup Nikai! Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.

Wolf Pup 101

Date: August 9, 2014
Time: 11AM
Fee: $13- adults / $11 - children under 12

DESCRIPTION: Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why summer 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 care for their growing pups! Guests will meet Ambassador Wolves Atka, Alawa, and Zephyr and meet 4-month-old Ambassador Wolf pup Nikai! Don't forget a camera! Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.

Evening Howl for "Pups" of All Ages!
Date: August 9, 2014

Time: 7PM

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 celebrating this year's pups! Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa, and Zephyr as well as the WCC's critically endangered red wolves. 4-month-old Ambassador Wolf pup Nikai will also be on view so don't forget a camera! All guests will be served weather appropriate treats. Please bring flashlights. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.

Wolf Pup 101

Date: August 10, 2014
Time: 11AM
Fee: $13- adults / $11 - children under 12

DESCRIPTION: Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why summer 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 care for their growing pups! Guests will meet Ambassador Wolves Atka, Alawa, and Zephyr and meet 4-month-old Ambassador Wolf pup Nikai! Don't forget a camera! Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.

Full Moon Wolf Walk

Date: August 10, 2014

Time: 8PM

Fee: $20 per person

Celebrate the August full moon with the Wolf Conservation Center's 20 moon-loving wolves! While enjoying Nature's summertime chatter by the WCC's outdoor fire pit, guests will enjoy refreshments and likely the symphony of howls from the 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. Guests will also take will take a short moonlit walk to visit Wolves Atka, Alawa, Zephyr and 4-month-old Ambassador Wolf pup Nikai! Please bring flashlights. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.

Family Walk to Protect America's Wild Heritage

Date: August 13, 2014

Time: 1-3PM

Location: Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River, NY (shelter 5)

Fee: FREE

The Wolf Conservation Center's second annual FREE service-learning event, "WCC's Family Walk to Protect America's Wild Heritage," celebrates the wildlife and wild lands of the largest park in the contiguous United States - New York State's Adirondack State Park. With six million acres of large protected stretches of forest, a myriad of wildlife habitat, and huge watersheds, it is home to several species of wild creatures and approximately 135,000 people who call it home – it's a place where both people and nature have made room to live and grow together. Today, raising families of curious pups and romping in meadows, the wolf is trying to make a comeback in the Northeast. Our children want to be assured that this iconic symbol of the American wild will not be silenced in their lifetime or for future generations. The event will include learning activities, hikes, crafts, raffles and an appearance by ambassador wolf Atka too! We hope you can join us on this special day to raise awareness for New York's wild beauty. Information available atwww.nywolf.org.

Sleeping with Wolves

Date: August 15, 2014

Time: 6PM Friday night to 8:30AM Saturday morning

Cost: $285 per 4 person tent
Singles: $150 (must bring your own tent)

Join us for the Wolf Conservation Center's (WCC) popular nocturnal adventure experience that gives you a chance to camp out overnight with the 20 wolves that call the WCC home! With all the howls, circling vultures, and nature's nighttime chatter, you'll feel like you're camping under the stars with wild wolves. We might not be Yellowstone, but we're pretty close! Guests will visit Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa, and Zephyr and will meet 4-month-old Ambassador Wolf pup Nikai! Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.

Wolf Pup 101

Date: August 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 summer 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 care for their growing pups! Guests will meet Ambassador Wolves Atka, Alawa, and Zephyr and meet 4-month-old Ambassador Wolf pup Nikai! Don't forget a camera! Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.

Evening Howl for "Pups" of All Ages!
Date: August 16, 2014

Time: 7PM

Ages: Families
Fee: $16 - adults / $13 - children (under 12)

Wolf Pup 101

Date: August 17, 2014
Time: 11AM
Fee: $13- adults / $11 - children under 12

DESCRIPTION: Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why summer 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 care for their growing pups! Guests will meet Ambassador Wolves Atka, Alawa, and Zephyr and meet 4-month-old Ambassador Wolf pup Nikai! Don't forget a camera! Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.

Sunset Photo Session

Date: August 17, 2014

Time: 6PM - Sunset

Fee: $100 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 as well as 4-month-old Ambassador Wolf pup Nikai! Guests will also be given access to photograph the WCC's critically endangered red wolves 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.

Summer Wolf Camp for Kids!

Recommended for children in Grades 4-6

Date: August 18th – August 22h, 2014

Time: 9AM – 12PM

Fee: $250 per child for the 4-day program (Tuesdays - Fridays)

Give the young animal lover in your family a chance to thrive among wolves all week long! The four day program will include opportunities for your child to:

Learn all about wolves: Wolf 101Discover the various myths that surround wolves and to create their own and share.Walk with a wolf! Take a hike with Ambassador wolf Atka at the lead.Play a unique game of hide and seek using tracking and telemetry tools that real wolf biologists use in the field!Wolf encounter with the WCC's new Ambassador wolf pup NIKAI!Create plaster paw prints from real tracks in the field. They're great for show and tell!Photograph the wolves from vantage points not generally available to the public.Create a wolf management plan as done by real field biologists

Evening Howl for Adults Only!
Date: August 21, 2014
Time: 7PM

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 as well as the WCC's critically endangered red wolves. 4-month-old Ambassador wolf pup Nikai will also be on view so don't forget a camera! This program is for adults 21 years old and over. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.

Sleeping with Wolves

Date: August 22, 2014

Time: 6PM Friday night to 8:30AM Saturday morning

Cost: $285 per 4 person tent
Singles: $150 (must bring your own tent)

Join us for the Wolf Conservation Center's (WCC) popular nocturnal adventure experience that gives you a chance to camp out overnight with the 20 wolves that call the WCC home! With all the howls, circling vultures, and nature's nighttime chatter, you'll feel like you're camping under the stars with wild wolves. We might not be Yellowstone, but we're pretty close! Guests will visit Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa, and Zephyr and will meet 4-month-old Ambassador Wolf pup Nikai! Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.

Evening Howl for "Pups" of All Ages!
Date: August 23, 2014

Time: 7PM

Ages: Families
Fee: $16 - adults / $13 - children (under 12)

Wolf Pup 101

Date: August 24, 2014
Time: 11AM
Fee: $13- adults / $11 - children under 12

DESCRIPTION: Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why summer 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 care for their growing pups! Guests will meet Ambassador Wolves Atka, Alawa, and Zephyr and meet 4-month-old Ambassador Wolf pup Nikai! Don't forget a camera! Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.

Sleeping with Wolves

Date: August 29, 2014

Time: 6PM Friday night to 8:30AM Saturday morning

Cost: $285 per 4 person tent
Singles: $150 (must bring your own tent)

Join us for the Wolf Conservation Center's (WCC) popular nocturnal adventure experience that gives you a chance to camp out overnight with the 20 wolves that call the WCC home! With all the howls, circling vultures, and nature's nighttime chatter, you'll feel like you're camping under the stars with wild wolves. We might not be Yellowstone, but we're pretty close! Guests will visit Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa, and Zephyr and will meet 4-month-old Ambassador Wolf pup Nikai! Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.

Wolves Of North America

Date: August 30, 2014
Time: 11AM
Fee: $13- adults / $11 - children under 12

DESCRIPTION: Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover summer 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 care for their growing pups! Guests will meet Ambassador Wolves Atka, Alawa, and Zephyr and meet 4-month-old Ambassador Wolf pup Nikai! Don't forget a camera! Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.

Evening Howl for "Pups" of All Ages!
Date: August 30, 2014

Time: 7PM

Ages: Families
Fee: $16 - adults / $13 - children (under 12)

Pack Chat for Kids! (ages 4-8)

Date: August 31, 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 has sprung and wolf families in North America are celebrating the arrival of this year's pups! Guests will meet Ambassador Wolves Atka, Alawa, and Zephyr and meet 4-month-old Ambassador Wolf pup Nikai! Don't forget a camera! Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.

Evening Howl for Adults Only!
Date: August 31, 2014
Time: 7PM

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 as well as the WCC's critically endangered red wolves. 4-month-old Ambassador wolf pup Nikai will also be on view so don't forget a camera! This program is for adults 21 years old and over. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.

Photo: Ambassador wolf pup Nikai by Maggie Howell. To learn more about Nikai, please click here.