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ON-SITE PROGRAMS

On site programs are 30 to 60 minutes in length, depending upon scheduling constraints. Programs are indoors unless otherwise indicated. Weather permitting, some may be conducted in our outdoor amphitheater.

Wolf 101 - Meet the Pack
Let a staff naturalist introduce you to some aspects of basic wolf biology and the Center's ambassador wolves.

Wolf Communication
Learning wolf language is easy when students discover that communication flows through many channels. Observe and try them all while learning to interpret "wolf talk."

Wolf Physical Adaptations
Adaptations are tools that animals and plants have to help them survive. Unlike humans, animals must rely on the tools they are born with: teeth, claws, big feet, and thick fur. Learn how a wolf is adapted to its role as a predator in the northern forest.

Wolf Research (outdoor component)

The use of radio tracking has been a monumental improvement in the quality and quantity of wolf research. A brief discussion of research history and methods is followed by demonstration and practice with radio collars, antennae and receivers.

Wolf Recovery
There was a time when wolves roamed half the globe, but now their range is dramatically reduced. Reintroducing wolves in the United States is a topic of controversy involving complex issues. Learn the status of recovery efforts and participate in a recovery decision-making role-play.

Wolf Management
Learn how wolves have been managed, past and present. Discover the complex issues of future wolf management during a group decision-making activity.

Wolf Folklore
Historically, how have people viewed the wolf? Learn of the extreme views held by different cultures. Some myths are based on truth and some on fiction. Create your own wolf myth and present it to the group.

Wolves of the World
Learn the status and challenges of wolf populations around the world.

Wolf Bingo or Wolf Jeopardy
Test your knowledge of wolf trivia with one of these fun and challenging games.

Northwoods Ecology Slide Presentation
From towering pines to tiny mosses, the northern forest of Minnesota scrapes its living from the glacial till. Discover the animal mysteries and the geologic history of this unique ecosystem.

Gray Wolf Ecology Slide Presentation
From Little Red Riding Hood's nemesis to White Fang, we all have ideas about the wolf. In this program learn why wolves act the way they do, hunting, playing, and marking their territories, and how their actions affect the ecology of the forest.

Hunting and Feeding Behavior (optional outdoor component)
Wolves lead a feast-and-famine existence. Learn about their adaptations and strategies for hunting enough prey to feed the pack.

Nature Walk (outside)
See, hear and smell the flora and fauna of the wolf's northern forest habitat on this guided walk. Learn about predator/prey relationships while exploring the woods and testing your senses.

Twilight Hike (outdoor component)
Explore how wolves and other animals experience the night. Study our four wolves at dusk when they are more active, then take a walk through the woods to discover your own heightened senses.

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If you have any questions, call 1-800-ELY-WOLF (1-800-359-9653), ext. 25.