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
Workshop Agenda (subject to change)
This exclusive trip inside Yellowstone National Park gives President's Council members a first-hand look at Defenders' conservation work.
Thursday, August 4
Defenders’ staff will 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 5
We depart at 6 a.m. for the first of many wildlife viewing opportunities, returning to the ranch later in the morning to hear from wolf reintroduction expert Doug Smith, project leader for the Yellowstone Gray Wolf Restoration Project, to learn about the wolves in the park and the changes in park ecosystem dynamics since the reintroduction. Following 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.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 6
We start our day with more early morning wildlife viewing and will hear from northern Rockies region staff about our work to promote coexistence between wolves and livestock in the region upon our return to the ranch. After lunch, we will hike along Specimen Ridge. There is an optional field trip to an abandoned wolf den later in the day.
Sunday, August 7
After a final morning of wildlife viewing, we convene for a review of Defenders’ plans to advance wildlife conservation in Washington and Jamie Clark provides a general update on Defenders’ current work. 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 8
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 French at presidentscouncil@defenders.org or call (877) 747-5629.
|
|
