2007 North American Wolf Conference
The North American Wolf Conference began 19 years ago in northwestern Montana as a small interagency wolf recovery meeting, hosted by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. As wolves were restored to Yellowstone and central Idaho, the meeting became an annual regional conference, co-sponsored by the Wolf Recovery Foundation. It continued to grow in scope as new participants attended from across North America, and often included guest presenters from Europe and Asia. In 1999, Defenders of Wildlife became an official co-sponsor and assumed much of the duties for organizing the event. Due to the conference’s origins, it has traditionally been held in the Northern Rockies. However, in order to promote the importance of the Mexican wolf recovery program, the 2007 conference is being held in Flagstaff, Arizona, not far from the Grand Canyon, one of America’s most awe-inspiring and magnificent national parks.
The North American Wolf Conference serves as a bridge to connect leading wolf biologists, conservationists, livestock owners, depredation specialists, educators and state, tribal and federal wolf managers to share information ranging from ecological and genetic research, non-lethal techniques to reduce livestock conflicts to economical and environmental impacts of wolf restoration. Former presenters include Ed Bangs, Lu Carbyn, Jamie Rappaport Clark, Steven Fritts, William Lynn, L. David Mech, Marco Musiani, Paul Paquet, Doug Smith, Robert Wayne and many more. The conference is sponsored by Defenders of Wildlife, the Wolf Recovery Foundation, and the Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Project.
For registration and lodging information please visit www.defenders.org/wolf/conference or e-mail or call Laura Jones at ljones@defenders.org, or (541) 552-9653.
Silent Auction to Benefit Wolf Recovery Efforts
You can help wolf recovery efforts by donating to the silent auction that happens in conjunction with the conference. The silent auction raises critical funds for The Bailey Wildlife Foundation Proactive Carnivore Conservation Fund. Past donations helped fund night corrals for sheep bed grounds near Yellowstone National Park, alternative grazing for cattle pastured near the Buffalo Ridge pack in central Idaho and more! Defenders proactive work helps reduce conflicts between wolves and humans which helps raise tolerance amongst those living with wolves. To get more information regarding our proactive work, visit: www.defenders.org/wildlife/new/facts/pro.html
Past donations to the auction have included artwork, jewelry, camping/recreational gear, certificates for restaurants, adventure tours and much more!
A donation from you would not only help strengthen our programs, but also provide you with a wonderful advertising opportunity. If you would like to donate an item to this event, please e-mail Laura Jones at: ljones@defenders.org by April 10, 2007.
Friday Field Trip to the Grand Canyon
Join us for a field trip in the Grand Canyon Ecoregion. Spend the day exploring prime wolf habitat, learning about the area, and enjoying amazing views, including the majestic Grand Canyon.
We will travel a circuitous route to the Grand Canyon, with our first stop at Kendrick Park for a wildlife walk and view of the San Francisco Peaks. Our second stop will be Red Mountain Vista, where we will be able to track the life-zone transition from ponderosa pine forest into the low, gnarled branches of the pinion & juniper, as well as the vast grasslands of northern Arizona. From there , we will veer off the beaten path and onto Forest Service roads that lead through the Coconino Rim proposed wilderness.
Sack lunches will be provided, and we’ll enjoy them at Hull Cabin, which actually consists of four primitive cabins that lie in a meadow surrounded by old growth ponderosa pine. None of the buildings have electricity, plumbing or telephone service. The appearance of the site has changed little since its construction in 1888.
Finally, we will enjoy views of Grand Canyon from Grand View Point, where the ponderosa and aspen forest overlooks the canyon, then finish we’ll finish up with a stop at the South Rim Visitor Center. In April the Canyon hosts a wide diversity of native flora and fauna and is home to the newly restored California Condors. The proceeds from the field trip will also go the the Bailey Wildlife Foundation Proactive fund.
We hope you are able to come and enjoy the warmth and beauty of the Southwestern USA while learning more about wolves throughout North America.
Regards,
Amaroq Weiss and Laura Jones
Co-Moderators, PW-WIN
Defenders of Wildlife
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