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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.
Workshop Agenda (subject to change)
Thursday, August 5
Defenders' staff greet workshop participants at Bozeman airport with lunch and transportation to the Yellowstone Association Institute's Buffalo Ranch. The ranch is located 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 6
We depart at 6 a.m. for the first of many wildlife viewing opportunities, returning to the ranch later in the morning to hear about wolves in the park and the changes in ecosystem dynamics since the reintroduction. Following lunch, wolf reintroduction expert Doug Smith project leader for the Yellowstone Gray Wolf Restoration Project discusses the wolves in the park and the changes in park ecosystem dynamics since the reintroduction, then we explore more of the beautiful Lamar Valley. After dinner, participants can choose to either relax at the ranch or take advantage of a special nature photography workshop with Jim Clark.
Saturday, August 7
We start our day with more 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 ranch for an update and discussion on Defenders' current work and priorities with Executive Vice President Jamie Clark.
Sunday, August 8
After a final morning of wildlife viewing, we convene for a review of Defenders' current efforts working with the administration and Congress and our plans for the future. Later in the afternoon, we split into groups for a moderate or more rigorous hike, then come together for a closing dinner and discussion.
Monday, August 9
After breakfast, we depart Yellowstone for the Bozeman airport.
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.
For more information, contact Lisa Lambrenos at presidentscouncil@defenders.org or call (877) 747-5629.
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