VISIT

The Sigurd Olson Legacy:
Wilderness, Writing and Wolves Exhibit
May - October 2013

New at the Center this summer is a fascinating exhibit highlighting American author and environmentalist, Sigurd Olson. Among photos and other artifacts, the exhibit features a re-creation of the famous writing shack where Olson's passionate words helped preserve the gray wolf in northern Minnesota.

Sigurd F. Olson was one of America's most beloved nature writers and most influential conservationists of the 20th century. Best known as the author of "The Singing Wilderness" and eight other books, Olson also played an important role in the preservation of a number of national parks, seashores, and wilderness areas.

Support for this exhibit has been provided by Listening Point Foundation members Donna Arbaugh and Walt and Lin Pomeroy. Additional funding was granted, in part, by the Henry and Sarah Wheeler Historical Awareness Fund of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation. This project has been made possible in part by the Arts and Culture Heritage Fund through the vote of Minnesotans on November 4, 2008; administered by the Minnesota Historical Society.

Meet our Ambassador Wolves

Our interpretive center in Ely features expansive observation windows with spectacular views of our resident ambassador wolves as they interact with each other in the natural 1.25-acre wolf enclosure and den site.

Currently, the Exhibit Pack includes four Great Plains wolves: Aidan, Denali, Boltz and Luna. And yes, they can see you and may be curious enough to approach you within inches of the observation glass. Be sure to bring your camera to capture this unforgettable experience.

Wolves and Humans

Werewolves and puppy dogs, spirit wolves and Canis lupus on the hunt await visitors to the award-winning Wolves and Humans exhibit designed by the Science Museum of Minnesota. The wolf in reality and fantasy has held deep meaning for humans. This hands-on exhibit shows the fascinating, age-old dance between wolves and humans and the modern conflicts that still threaten the wolf's survival.

Little Wolf

Crawl into the Little Wolf den in this delightful children's exhibit and what do you hear? The soft whimpering of pups! Children ages 3 to 9 can romp with the spunky character, Little Wolf, through the four seasons of a pup's first year. Kids will discover a moose towering over Little Wolf's mailbox, mysterious holes to explore and lively games and activities. Kids AND parents enjoy this exhibit, designed by the Science Museum of Minnesota, with artistic help from Ely community members.

The Wolf and You

Bring The Wolf and You traveling exhibit to your school, town hall or special event! Capture the essence of the wolf's relationship to humans in our modern world. Explore the wolf's journey from persecution to protection. Examine differing attitudes toward wolves. With five hands-on activities, including flipbooks, a magnetic board and a timeline puzzle, it's an exciting educational tool!

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Wolves and Wildlands in the 21st Century

The Bell Museum of Natural History, in cooperation with the International Wolf Center, is pleased to offer Wolves and Wildlands in the 21st Century.

The Wolves and Wildlands in the 21st Century traveling exhibit presents wolves in a continental perspective that will deepen viewers' understanding of the wolf and the challenge of wolf-human coexistence. Although the details vary across the continent a consistent story emerges: Humans determine the future of the wolf in North America.

Currently on display at the Museum of Life + Science, Durham, North Carolina.

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