Tour Wolf Sanctuary of PA with Dr. Steve Sheffield

  • 20 Oct 2018
  • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • PA Welcome Center I-83 North and Wolf Sanctuary of PA
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  • *includes admission to Wolf Sanctuary of PA
  • * includes admission to Wolf Sanctuary of PA
  • *includes admission to Wolf Sanctuary of PA

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We are excited to be traveling to the Wolf Sanctuary of PA with mammalogist, Dr. Steve Sheffield! The Wolf Sanctuary of PA is in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, on more than 80 acres of natural woodland. Before the tour of the sanctuary Steve will give a half an hour introduction to wolf behavior, communication, feeding habits, hunting techniques, past and current populations, and the important ecological role and value wolves serve.

Did you know it has been over a hundred years since the last wild wolf was known to exist in Pennsylvania? Did you also know that wolves used to be in Maryland? For over 30 years the Darlington Family has offered refuge to the Speedwell Wolves in Pennsylvania who have found themselves without a place in the natural world. The Wolf Sanctuary of PA was originally created as a private rescue, that now has grown into an educational facility in which over forty wolves are provided a comfortable, stimulating environment to thrive.

The tour lasts about an hour sometimes a little longer depending on group size and curiosity; and includes an introduction of how the sanctuary was formed and a wide variety of wolf facts. Your guide will then take you from one pack to the next, introducing you to the wolves and answering questions as they are asked. Steve will also provide some really great wolf educational resources and share with you how you can help protect these fascinating creatures!

Itinerary:

9:00 am: Meet at PA Welcome Center I-83 North and sign-in with Natural History Society of Maryland. For GPS: PA Welcome Center I-83 North, Shrewsbury PA 17349, New Freedom, PA 17349. Gather in wooded area at picnic tables.

9:30 am: Talk by Dr. Sheffield

10:00 am: Depart PA Welcome Center I-83 North for Wolf Sanctuary of PA (Approximately 1 hour 10 minutes)

11:10 am: Arrive at Wolf Sanctuary of PA, eat packed lunch, and check-in for tour 15-20 minutes before tour start time.

12:00 pm: Tour begins.

1 or 1:30 pm: Tour ends.

1:30 pm: Questions with Dr. Sheffield

2pm: Depart

Bring:

Bring a bagged lunch and dress to be outside and walking (mostly on terrain that is flat with an optional steep hill at the last part of the tour).

Opportunity:

A volunteer is needed to assist with participant sign-in, collecting waivers, and Wolf Sanctuary of PA check-in logistics. If you would like to volunteer the event cost is waived. Please contact Emily at eglaeser@marylandnature.org for more information.

Photo credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service