Defenders' Awards
Contact the President's Council
For additional information, please call
(877) 747-5629
or send us an email.
To join by mail:
Download a form and send to:
Defenders of Wildlife
President's Council
1130 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
Wildlife Conservation Workshop Itinerary
This exclusive trip inside Yellowstone National Park gives President's Council members a first-hand look at Defenders' conservation work.
Here is our tentative itinerary for this year's workshop:
Thursday, August 7
Guests are greeted at Bozeman airport by Defenders staff and transported to the Yellowstone Association Institute's Buffalo Ranch in the heart of the Lamar Valley in the northeastern corner of the park, where wolves, bison, elk and grizzlies roam. Our workshop commences with a welcome dinner and orientation.
Friday, August 8
We depart at 6am for the first of many wildlife viewing opportunities, then return to the Institute later in the morning to hear about wolves in the park and the changes in park ecosystem dynamics since the reintroduction. Following lunch and a discussion about Defenders' work to build positive relationships between wolves and local communities, we explore more of the beautiful Lamar Valley. After dinner, participants can choose to either relax at the Institute or take an evening wildlife viewing field trip.
Saturday, August 9
We start our day with another early morning wildlife viewing. After lunch, we hike two miles up to the historic Rose Creek wolf acclimation pen where we learn more about the events related to the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone. Later on we return to the Institute to meet with Defenders' President, Rodger Schlickeisen for an update and discussion on Defenders' current work and priorities.
Sunday, August 10
After a final morning of wildlife viewing, we will hear about the successes and challenges for grizzly bear conservation in the Western United States and Canada. The group will split later in the afternoon for either a moderate or a more rigorous hike, and then come together for a closing dinner and discussion.
Monday, August 11
Our time in Yellowstone comes to an end as we depart for home following breakfast.
Participants should be able to walk at least two miles over uneven terrain. Altitudes within the park range from 5,200 to 11,300 feet.
To sign up, contact Annie Nussbaum at presidentscouncil@defenders.org or call (877) 747-5629.
|
|
