November Calendar Listings Wolf Conservation Center:
Yoga with Wolves
Date: November 1, 2014
Time: 2PM
Fee: $30
Enjoy conscious movement, relaxation, and a chorus of howls at the Wolf Conservation Center’s special program – Yoga with wolves! Join Yoga Culture’s Jenny Schuck to practice asana to find balance with nature. All levels of yoga experience are welcome. The one-hour yoga session will be followed by 30 minutes of optional restoration/relaxation and while viewing WCC's Ambassador Wolves. Yoga mats will NOT be provided, please bring your own. Bring towels and water too. Yoga Culture is donating all proceeds go to the Wolf Conservation Center. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org. Visit WeAreYogaCulture.com for more information about the team.
The Future of the Monarch Butterfly: What Can We Do?
Date: November 1, 2014
Time: 5PM
Fee: $15 - Adults / $12 - children 12 and under
DESCRIPTION: Chris Evers, Director and Founder of Animal Embassy, will present his experience observing the amazing migration of the Monarch butterfly. Explore the incredible lifecycle of the Monarch butterfly and learn about the challenges & threats faced by this beautiful insect, as well as what we can do to make a difference. We will also discover the vibrant colors and patterns of several live Animal Ambassadors, including a Sinaoloan Milk snake, a Blue Poison Dart frog, Red-eyed tree frogs and a Day gecko. We’ll learn how colors can send a warning to potential predators, attract a mate or regulate an animal’s temperature. Also, we will find out how patterns aid an animal with camouflage and with mimicry of more dangerous species. After the talk, guests will visit WCC 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.
Wolves Of North America
Date: November 2, 2014
Time: 11AM
Fee: $13- adults / $11 - children under 12
DESCRIPTION: Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why fall 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 their pups prepare for their first winter season. Guests will visit Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa, and Zephyr and will meet almost 7-month-old Ambassador Wolf pup Nikai! Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.
Full Moon Wolf Walk for Adults only
Date: November 6, 2014
Time: 6:30PM
Ages: This program is for adults 21+
Fee: $25 per person
Celebrate the November 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 wine and cheese and 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 7-month-old Ambassador Wolf pup Nikai! Please bring flashlights. This program is for adults 21 years old and over. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.
Wolves Of North America
Date: November 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 fall 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 their pups prepare for their first winter season. Guests will visit Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa, and Zephyr and will meet almost 7-month-old Ambassador Wolf pup Nikai! Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.
Evening Howl for Adults Only!
Date: November 8, 2014
Time: 5:00PM
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. Six-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. Each guest will receive an official 2014 Wolf Awareness Week poster! Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.
Pack Chat for Kids! (ages 4-8)
Date: November 9, 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. Fall is here and wolves are out searching for prey as their growing pups are preparing for their first winter season. 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.
Sunset Photo Session
Date: November 9, 2014
Time: 2:30PM
Fee: $100
Join us for this special opportunity to photograph the WCC’s Ambassador wolves: Atka , Alawa, and Zephyr, and Nikai in the warm glow of the sunset! Guests will also be given access to photograph the WCC's critically endangered red wolves and Mexican gray 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.
Wolves Of North America on Veterans Day
Date: November 11, 2014
Time: 2PM
Fee: $13- adults / $11 - children under 12
DESCRIPTION: Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why fall 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 their pups prepare for their first winter season. Guests will visit Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa, and Zephyr and will meet 7-month-old Ambassador Wolf pup Nikai! Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.
Wolves Of North America
Date: November 14, 2014
Time: 1:30PM
Fee: $13- adults / $11 - children under 12
DESCRIPTION: Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why fall 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 their pups prepare for their first winter season. Guests will visit Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa, and Zephyr and will meet 7-month-old Ambassador Wolf pup Nikai! Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.
Pack Chat for Kids! (ages 4-8)
Date: November 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. Fall is here and wolves are out searching for prey as their growing pups are preparing for their first winter season. 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.
Wolves Of North America
Date: November 15, 2014
Time: 2PM
Fee: $13- adults / $11 - children under 12
Wolf Tails for Kids - Mythology of a Predator
Date: November 16, 2014
Time: 11AM
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, Zephyr and Nikai as well as the WCC’s critically endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves too. Don’t forget a camera! Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.
Saving a Species – An Inside Look at the WCC’s Endangered Species Program
Date: November 22, 2014
Time: 11AM
Fee: $13- adults / $11 - 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 Mexican gray wolves. Each guest will receive an official 2014 Wolf Awareness Week poster! Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.
Wolves Of North America
Date: November 22, 2014
Time: 2PM
Fee: $13- adults / $11 - children under 12
DESCRIPTION: Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why fall 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 their pups prepare for their first winter season. Guests will visit Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa, and Zephyr and will meet 7-month-old Ambassador Wolf pup Nikai! Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.
Pack Chat for Kids with Special Guest – Virgil the Turkey!
Date: November 23, 2014
Time: 11AM
Fee: $13 - adults / $11 - children under 12
DESCRIPTION: Join us for this unique holiday program with special guest – Virgil the Turkey! Guests will get take photos with our feathered friend and they’ll learn about the mythology surrounding wolves and the important role of wolves in the natural world. This is an exciting time for wolves. Fall is upon us and wolf families in North America are travelling with their growing pups. Guests will visit Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa, Nikai 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. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.
Wolves Of North America
Date: November 23, 2014
Time: 3PM
Fee: $13- adults / $11 - children under 12
DESCRIPTION: Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why fall 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 their pups prepare for their first winter season. Guests will visit Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa, and Zephyr and will meet almost 7-month-old Ambassador Wolf pup Nikai! Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.
Pack Chat for Kids! (ages 4-8)
Date: November 28, 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. Fall is here and wolves are out searching for prey as their growing pups are preparing for their first winter season. 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.
Wolves Of North America
Date: November 28, 2014
Time: 2PM
Fee: $13- adults / $11 - children under 12
DESCRIPTION: Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why fall 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 their pups prepare for their first winter season. Guests will visit Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa, and Zephyr and will meet almost 7-month-old Ambassador Wolf pup Nikai! Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.
Wolves Of North America
Date: November 29, 2014
Time: 11AM
Fee: $13- adults / $11 - children under 12
DESCRIPTION: Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why fall 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 their pups prepare for their first winter season. Guests will visit Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa, and Zephyr and will meet almost 7-month-old Ambassador Wolf pup Nikai! Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.
Wolves Of North America
Date: November 29, 2014
Time: 2PM
Fee: $13- adults / $11 - children under 12
DESCRIPTION: Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why fall 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 their pups prepare for their first winter season. Guests will visit Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa, and Zephyr and will meet almost 7-month-old Ambassador Wolf pup Nikai! Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.
Pack Chat for Kids! (ages 4-8)
Date: November 30, 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. Fall is here and wolves are out searching for prey as their growing pups are preparing for their first winter season. 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.
Sunset Photo Session
Date: November 30, 2014
Time: 2PM
Fee: $100
Join us for this special opportunity to photograph the WCC’s Ambassador wolves: Atka , Alawa, and Zephyr, and Nikai in the warm glow of the sunset! Guests will also be given access to photograph the WCC's critically endangered red wolves and Mexican gray 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.
Photo: Ambassador wolf Atka by Maggie Howell