Welcome to Wolf Week 2020 General Session

Apex Protection Project and Plan B to Save Wolves.

Apex Protection Project - On site with the Ambassador Pack!

Join Steve, Paula and the pack at their sanctuary in CA for fun and educational virtual visits.

Film: Wolves Return CLICK HERE TO BOOK

Followed by live Q&A with Thomas Horat/Director,  Salome Pitschen/Producer, and Shannon Barber-Meyer who holds a Ph.D. in wildlife conservation, moderated by Betsy Klein, Plan B to Save Wolves.

The wolf polarizes and fascinates, and it brings disorder into our system. 150 years after the wolf was wiped out in Central Europe, it is inexorably conquering its place. Are wolves dangerous to humans? Is a living together possible? The wolf splits the opinions and his return revives the rejection of humans. Starting from the return of the wolves to Switzerland, we are looking for clues to Austria, Lusatia, Poland, Bulgaria and Minnesota, where free-living wolf packs are not uncommon. The wolf is back and brings disorder in our system. Is living with predators possible?

Apex Protection Project - On site with the Ambassador Pack!

Join Steve, Paula and the pack at their sanctuary in CA for fun and educational virtual visits.

Film: Takaya: Lone Wolf CLICK HERE TO BOOK

Meet filmmaker Cheryl Alexander for live Q&A, moderated by Paula Ficara, Co-Founder Apex Protection Project, immediately following the film.

The Daily Round Up

Announcements for upcoming programming, bid on silent auction items and more.

The Green Room

Hang with our host Tonya June Moore while enjoying interviews, announcements, sponsor highlights, bid on silent auction items, and more.

Apex Protection Project - On site with the Ambassador Pack!

Join Steve, Paula and the pack at their sanctuary in CA for fun and educational virtual visits.

Break

Wolves in the Pacific West by Amaroq Weiss / Center for Biological Diversity

Wolves in the Pacific West are at a crossroads. Once exterminated throughout almost the entire lower 48 United States, they have returned in places like Oregon, Washington and California. And in southeastern coastal Alaska, wolves inhabit portions of the Tongass National Forest. But what happens in the coming years will determine whether these populations thrive or not. This presentation will cover the current status of these wolf populations and political state of affairs affecting their recovery and survival.

Saving a Species – Recovering the Worlds Most Endangered Wolves by Maggie Howell / Wolf Conservation Center

No other North American mammal inspires such a wide range of human emotions as the gray wolf. Feared and admired, cursed and revered, wolves are the stuff of legends and a symbol of America’s vanishing wilderness. Their reputation is larger than life; their role in the restoration of America’s wildlife heritage is bigger still. The passionate positive and negative responses that wolves inspire in people have left the issue of their recovery both contentious and undecided, but also full of promise.

Lunch Break

Betsy Klein / Plan B to Save Wolves Interviewed by Glenn Scarpelli

A lively interview with Glenn Scarpelli and Betsy Klein as they talk rescues, lessons learned, and what the future holds. They will explore the social impact of words and actions and, ultimately, their effect on others. 

Outside the Park by Carter Niemeyer

Carter reviews the issues with wolves today in the Northern Rockies that live outside the protection of Yellowstone National Park and where advocacy is needed most.

Apex Protection Project - On site with the Ambassador Pack!

Join Steve, Paula and the pack at their sanctuary in CA for fun and educational virtual visits.

Film: The Coyote-Yellowstone's Underdog CLICK HERE TO BOOK

Meet filmmaker Bob Landis for live Q&A, moderatedby Paula Ficara and Steve Wastell of Apex Protection Project , immediately following the film.

The Daily Round Up

Announcements for upcoming programming, bid on silent auction items and more.

The Green Room

Hang with our host Tonya June Moore while enjoying interviews, announcements, sponsor highlights, bid on silent auction items, and more.

Apex Protection Project - On site with the Ambassador Pack!

Join Steve, Paula and the pack at their sanctuary in CA for fun and educational virtual visits.

WORKSHOP: Ready. Set. Advocate.
Advocacy Workshop - Ken Ferber
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Ken Ferber, founder, and CEO of Trueify, LLC, will lead an advocacy workshop, and it is open to ALL nonprofits and their representatives at NO charge. Nonprofits will be asked to submit their IRS Letter of Determination after they register for the workshop. For individuals not representing a nonprofit there is an $88 fee.

This program is an intensive program with interactive sessions and audience participation. Participants will receive the tools needed to become effective advocates to use as well as to teach their respective teams.

FREE
or
$88

Ending Wildlife Killing Contests in the U.S. by Jill Fritz / Humane Society of the United States and Camilla Fox, Project Coyote

Jill Fritz will share information about investigations by the Humane Society of the United States into wildlife killing contests, in which participants compete for cash and prizes for killing the most, the heaviest, or even the smallest coyotes, foxes, bobcats, and many other species. Then Camilla Fox, founder and Executive Director of Project Coyote, will discuss the work of her organization to end these gruesome and unsporting competitions, and Project Coyote’s partnership with the HSUS by forming the National Coalition to End Wildlife Killing Contests.

Content warning: This presentation includes graphic images and footage from wildlife killing contests.

Wolf Stories: Myths & True Life Tales from Around the World by Susan Strauss - Storyteller

Positive wolf myths and fairy tales from ancient world cultures is collected along with anecdotes from wolf biologists to reveal an archetypal portrait of the wolf which is at once biological and spiritual. In these myths, which pre-date Little Red Riding Hood, the wolf is a noble, intelligent and family oriented animal — frequently acting as a spirit guide to lead the protagonist beyond their limited imaginations of their own strength and capacity. As a predator, the mythic wolf is never a threat to human kind, but restores balance.

Stories include: The Wolf's Eyelashes (Japan), She Who Lived With Wolves (Lakota), Skoll & Hati (Norse), Spako, The Wolf Goddess (Persia), The Wolf & The Firebird (Russia), Skidi Pawnee Creation. Contributing biological anecdotes from Dr. David Mech, Bob Ream and Jack Laufer.

Companion CD follows the book precisely with introduction and dramatic, storytelling presentation of the collected stories. 50% proceeds go to Center for Biological Diversity Predator Fund

To Order Click Here

• Hardback Book & CD: $24.00
• Hardback Book only: $12.00
• Companion CD only: $15.00

Break

Apex Protection Project - On site with the Ambassador Pack!

Join Steve, Paula and the pack at their sanctuary in CA for fun and educational virtual visits

Happy Hour with Doug Smith, Rick McIntyre, Carter Niemeyer and Moderator / Interviewer - Kim Bean CLICK HERE TO BOOK

An evening of history, banter, stories and more as legends Doug Smith, Rick McIntyre and Carter Niemeyer come together as never before. Moderated by Kim Bean, live Q&A from the audience, games, prizes and more.

The Daily Round Up

Announcements for upcoming programming, bid on silent auction items and more.

The Green Room

Hang with our host Tonya June Moore while enjoying interviews, announcements, sponsor highlights, bid on silent auction items, and more.

Apex Protection Project - On site with the Ambassador Pack!

Join Steve, Paula and the pack at their sanctuary in CA for fun and educational virtual visits.

Co-Exist, Compassionate Consumer,
Ways to Live to Benefit Wildlife

Compassion, collaboration, co-existence and connection is what will help us succeed in providing a better planet for all things wild. Learn from various speakers today things you can do to help wolves and wildlife.

The Wolf Lovers Guide to Changing the World: Every Day Actions to Help Protect Wild Wolves with Stephanie Feldstein and Jennifer Molidor / Center for Biological Diversity

This session will discuss how everyday choices affect wolves and provide actions wolf advocates can take in their own lives to support a more sustainable and ecologically-friendly relationship between humans and wildlife. Stephanie and Jennifer will present concrete steps that consider the way we talk about wolves, conscious consumerism, coexistence and waste, public lands policies, sustainable ranching initiatives, and how our diets, fashion and lifestyle choices can reflect our advocacy for wolves.

Click here to purchase Stephanie's book The Animal Lover's Guide to Changing the World where you can choose which bookseller to purchase from.

Lunch Break

Predator Proof Pen Build by Fred Hull / Mountain Lion Foundation

Fred Hull serves as staff counsel and tech support at the Mountain Lion Foundation. But what really gets him excited is the opportunity to get out in the field to help save lions. He has many years of experience building pens and enclosures to protect pets and livestock from mountain lions and other predators. From his experience, the Mountain Lion Foundation has evolved an inexpensive pen that can be put together in just two hours using locally sourced materials and which easily adapts to various types of livestock and predators.

There will be a “hand’s on” opportunity to see a pen be assembled and to discuss material choices and options as they relate to different predators.

Win the Predator Proof Pen!

Upon conclusion of the program, there will be a drawing to give the pen away to one lucky participant to use for their farm or hobby animals.

Working Circle, Defenders of Wildlife with Karin Vardaman, Jessica Oddo, Hilary Anderson, and Amy Unterreiner

Featuring panelists discussing co-existence and how you can support ranchers who care with your wallet.

Zero Waste with Amy and Dave

Dave and Amy Unterreiner are environment loving enthusiasts that want to create sustainable, educated consumer practices to help our communities and the future of our planet. They have worked the zero waste lifestyle up, down, and all around. Join us as these they share how they were inspired by wolves and the trials and successes of reducing waste in our everyday lives. You will be moved to take action by their passion for spreading the cause and practice of mindful living for the future.

An evening with Rick McIntyre
Presenting the Rise of Wolf 8 Introduction
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Join us for an evening with Rick McIntyre as he presents his two wolf books: The Rise of Wolf 8 and The Reign of Wolf 21.  Rick will read excerpts from the book and answer questions from guests.

The Reign of Wolf 21 will be available on 9/29, prior to wolf week and both books are available on Amazon. However, if you purchase the books here through wolf week, the books will be autographed by Rick and shipped directly to you.

The Daily Round Up

Announcements for upcoming programming, bid on silent auction items and more.

The Green Room

Kids Program with Apex Ambassador Pack

Kids learn about wolves in this family friendly interactive presentation.

Break

Wildlife Warriors - Women Advocating for Wildlife
Celebrating the Legacy of Women Wildlife Warriors As We Create Future Advocates

We are excited to announce this roundtable of fierce wildlife warriors moderated by Amaroq Weiss, Center for Biological Diversity. Panelists include:

• KC York - Trap Free Montana
• Quinn Read - Center for Biological Diversity
• Talasi Brooks - Western Watersheds
• Lain Kahlstrom - Animal Wellness Action
• Karin Vardaman - The Working Circle
• Sandy Bahr - Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter
• Kerry David - Producer/Director/Writer

Around the globe, women are often at the forefront of wildlife conservation efforts. Acting mainly as unsung heroes, they are among the fiercest protectors of the natural environment. They battle unfathomable atrocities such as killing contests, yote whacking, and the mass genocide of wolves, grizzly bears, and other keystone species. They fiercely stand against powerful entities attempting to dismantle the Endangered Species Act for the sake of special interests. And these women bravely do all of this and more while encountering threats to themselves and those they love. Join us as we celebrate and learn from these "forces to be reckoned with" in this powerful program.

Kirsten Korot, Founder of Nature Nurture Experiences™ presents this special virtual experience live once a month from the Apex sanctuary. Close out Sedona Wolf Week with 20 minutes of relaxation that will leave you feeling refreshed and ready to take on the world. Learn more about sound baths and Kirsten Korot HERE

Happy Hour and Presentation of Award

Happy Hour with Music by Thunder 'n Lightin, final bidding on silent auction items, presentation of the Susan Weidel Tribute Award to the 2020 recipient and more. Closing message from Apex Protection Project and Plan B to Save Wolves.