Month: May 2012
Final Day in Yellowstone: New Friendships and a Tearful Farewell
The Wolf Conservation Center’s Spring Yellowstone Adventure is coming to a close. WCC’s Alex Spitzer sent us his final report and it sounds like the great crew will be bringing back some great memories, photos, and new friendships. Final Day in YellowstoneToday was our last day in the park and boy was it exciting. Not…
Read MoreDay Two in Yellowstone: A Detour Brings Surprises!
According to the Wolf Conservation Center’s Alex Spitzer, the WCC Yellowstone Adventure has been full of surprises! The Road Not Taken What an interesting start to the day! When Nathan came to pick us up, he came bearing news that the majority of the park was closed due to unknown reasons. We decided to head…
Read MoreDay One in Yellowstone: A Three Dog Day!
Over the weekend we received our first Yellowstone report from Wolf Conservation Center’s Alex Spitzer. It appears the WCC’s Spring Yellowstone Adventure was off to a snowy start! Big thanks to Alex for sharing his experience and photos! Settling InOur morning started off pretty casually. Everyone had flown in the day/night before to avoid outrageous…
Read MoreA Milestone for WCC’s Ambassador Wolf “Pups!”
A year ago today the Wolf Conservation Center family grew a little bigger. My how they’ve grown… Happy one year anniversary, Zephyr and Alawa! You’re both doing an amazing job teaching people about the importance of your wild brothers and sisters (and stealing the hearts of all that you meet as well!) In honor of…
Read MoreWolf Conservation Center’s Yellowstone Adventures Begins
Some members of the Wolf Conservation Center’s education team are heading to Yellowstone National Park with some friends to meet up with the great folks from The Wild Side, LLC for a week of wildlife watching! Last year’s spring and summer adventures were a great success and we expect the same for this season’s crew…
Read MoreWild Thing
Thanks to some extremely dedicated teachers from PS98M, very supportive parents, the Inwood Hill Park Rangers, and the generous donors at DonorsChoose.org, the Wolf Conservation Center was able to bring Atka to visit some AMAZING kids despite the odds against us. What an inspirational day. Enjoy the video!
Read MoreA Day for Rare Species
National Endangered Species Day is a day to remind us of the significance of protecting endangered species and the wild habitat they require. We all have the responsibility to affect the world and today is a perfect day to use your voice in order to speak up for species in need. There are many resources…
Read MoreHappy Birthday Atka!
Today the big guy turns 10 years old! It’s hard to believe our Ambassador pup is all grown up. Seems like it was just yesterday when hundreds of people traveled to the Wolf Conservation Center’s Pup Fair to celebrate arrival of the stunning fellow. But think of all the people he has touched since his…
Read MoreRest in Peace
Jean Craighead George R.I.P. (July 2, 1919 – May 15, 2012)Today we lost a hero, an inspiration, an “old wolf,” and a friend. Keep howling. We miss you, Jean.
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