Events

Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 18:00

Moose-Wolf-Vegetation Management Plan/EIS Public Scoping Open House #4

When: July 30,  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Windigo Visitor Center, Isle Royale National Park, Michigan
Windigo Visitors Center
Eagle Harbor Township, MI
906-482-0984 See map for directions

MEETING NOTICE ONLY: Howling For Wolves will not make a formal appearance here. If you attend, tell the National Parks Service that you think wolves belong on Isle Royale. Isle Royale is a place in America where wolves can exist without the human caused wolf killing that occurs near agriculture and from public hunts.

Each meeting will have an identical format and agenda. The meetings will begin with a brief presentation followed by an open house, during which time staff from the National Park Service will be available to answer questions. Attendees will be able to submit written comments at the open house meetings.

Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 18:00

Moose-Wolf-Vegetation Management Plan/EIS Public Scoping Open House #3

When: July 29,  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Grand Portage National Monument Visitor Center, Grand Portage, Minnesota
170 Mile Creek Rd.
Grand Portage, Minnesota 55605
218-475-0123 See map for directions

MEETING NOTICE. Tell the National Parks Service that you think wolves belong on Isle Royale. Isle Royale is a place in America where wolves can exist without the human caused wolf killing that occurs near agriculture and from public hunts.

Each meeting will have an identical format and agenda. The meetings will begin with a brief presentation followed by an open house, during which time staff from the National Park Service will be available to answer questions. Attendees will be able to submit written comments at the open house meetings.

Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - 18:00

Moose-Wolf-Vegetation Management Plan/EIS Public Scoping Open House #2

When: July 28,  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Rock Harbor Auditorium, Isle Royale National Park, Michigan
Rock Harbor Auditorium
Rock Harbor Visitor Center
Houghton, MI

906-482-0984 See map for directions

MEETING NOTICE ONLY: Howling For Wolves will not make a formal appearance here.  If you attend, please tell the National Parks Service that you think wolves belong on Isle Royale. Isle Royale is a place in America where wolves can exist without the human caused wolf killing that occurs near agriculture and from public hunts.

Each meeting will have an identical format and agenda. The meetings will begin with a brief presentation followed by an open house, during which time staff from the National Park Service will be available to answer questions. Attendees will be able to submit written comments at the open house meetings.

 

Monday, July 27, 2015 - 18:00

Moose-Wolf-Vegetation Management Plan/EIS Public Scoping Open House #1

When: July 27,  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Magnuson Hotel Franklin Square Inn, Houghton, Michigan
Superior Room of the Shelden Grill (7th Floor)
820 Shelden Ave
Houghton, Michigan 49931
906-487-1700
See map for directions

MEETING NOTICE. Tell the National Parks Service that you think wolves belong on Isle Royale. Isle Royale is a place in America where wolves can exist without the human caused wolf killing that occurs near agriculture and from public hunts.

Each meeting will have an identical format and agenda. The meetings will begin with a brief presentation followed by an open house, during which time staff from the National Park Service will be available to answer questions. Attendees will be able to submit written comments at the open house meetings.

Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 08:00

Wolf and Wildlife Conservation and Coexistence Initiative

When: Wednesday July 15-16, 2015
Where: Ho-Chunk Convention Center in Baraboo, WI

If you are passionate about wildlife stewardship and advocacy consider attending the Wolf and Wildlife Conservation and Coexistence Initiative (WCCI) July 15-16 in Baraboo, WI. The conference will examine the current state of wildlife stewardship and emphasizes the need to respect diversity and the intrinsic value of life. WCCI features a lineup of distinguished presenters and panelists, including keynote speakers Darrel Rowledge, of the Alliance for Public Wildlife, and Dr. Adrian Treves, founder of the Carnivore Coexistence Lab at UW-Madison.

To learn more about this important event visit http://fofww.org.

Sunday, June 28, 2015 - 10:00

Twin Cities Pride

When: Sunday June 28,  10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Where: Loring Park, Pet Central Zone, Minneapolis, MN

Howling for Wolves will take part at the 43rd annual Twin Cities Pride Festival on June 27-28 in downtown Minneapolis' Loring Park. The Twin Cities Pride Festival is a celebration of the GLBT community and features more than 400 exhibitors, 40 food and beverage booths, 20 sponsors and 300,000 visitors. Admission is free to the public. Our tent will be located in the Pet Central Zone. This is our third consecutive year at Pride. If you are going, stop by our booth and show your support for MN's wolves.

WE NEED MANY VOLUNTEERS to help us! If interested in supporting MN wolves, please email Lisa at volunteer@howlingforwolves.org.  No experience necessary.

Parking information and additional details available at Twin Cities Pride Festival:  https://www.tcpride.org/resources/visitors-guide/

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 10:00

Twin Cities Pride

When: Saturday, June 27, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Where: Loring Park, Pet Central Zone, Minneapolis, MN

Howling for Wolves will take part at the 43rd annual Twin Cities Pride Festival on June 27-28 in downtown Minneapolis' Loring Park. The Twin Cities Pride Festival is a celebration of the GLBT community and features more than 400 exhibitors, 40 food and beverage booths, 20 sponsors and 300,000 visitors. Admission is free to the public. Our tent will be located in the Pet Central Zone. This is our third consecutive year at Pride. If you are going, stop by our booth and show your support for MN's wolves.

WE NEED MANY VOLUNTEERS to work this two-day event. If interested, please email Lisa at volunteer@howlingforwolves.org

Parking information and additional details available at Twin Cities Pride Festival:  https://www.tcpride.org/resources/visitors-guide/   Loring Park map: https://goo.gl/maps/L76jp

Sunday, June 7, 2015 - 08:00

2015 Grand Old Day Festival

When:  June 7,  8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Where: Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN

 
Howling For Wolves will again participate in the largest one-day festival in the Midwest, St. Paul’s very own Grand Old Day. This annual event attracts more than 250,000 people and has something for everyone. From live bands, food and drink, children’s attractions and sports/wellness activities, you will find hundreds of vendor booths on this 2.5 mile stretch. Best of all, it’s free. Rain or shine, join us on the Avenue.

Our HFW tent will be located at 827 Grand Avenue, same location as last two years. We'll have merchandise available, so if you need a yard sign, t-shirts, decals or buttons, come on down. Our knowledgeable volunteers will be there well-versed on the wolf issue to discuss the very latest news and information. If you are interested in volunteering for a shift, contact us by email at volunteer@howlingforwolves.org.

For HFW booth location and directions, click here -->  https://goo.gl/maps/2lSSF
 

Sunday, May 3, 2015 - 10:00

2015 MayDay Festival

When:  May 3, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Where: Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis, MN

 
Join Howling For Wolves as we participate in this year's 41st MayDay Festival and Parade. Sponsored by the Heart of the Beast Theatre, this annual event showcases giant puppets, dancers, 100+ booths, food vendors and live bands and draws in more than 50,000 people. Event is free.

PARTICIPATE IN THIS YEAR'S PARADE! Support Minnesota's wolves. The parade line up is at 11 AM, begins at 12 noon. Meet at 11 AM in the Cedar Field Park playground in Minneapolis, at the dinosaur kids' ride near the corner of 18th Ave. S. and 25th St. E.  Look for our wolf banner. Walk with other wolf supporters and our president/founder Dr. Maureen Hackett.  Bring the family and friends. All ages welcome! No dogs allowed on parade route. Bring a rally sign with wolf/wolves pictures and a message of either "Live And Let Howl" or "I Support MN Wolves".  Wear your Howling For Wolves t-shirts.  No graphic photos allowed in the parade per organizer. Bring your best howls to show off to the crowds.  Do you have friendly wolf mask? or want to wear facepaint? Be creative, have fun.  For updated details, see Howling For Wolves' facebook page under events:  https://www.facebook.com/events/468812796601397/

If raining, event will be rescheduled on Sunday, May 10.  Listen for any cancellation announcements by 10 AM on WCCO 830 AM or call 612-721-2535. 

Directions to Powderhorn Park: https://goo.gl/maps/tDZCG

Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 09:00

No-Kill Walk for the Animals

When:  May 2, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: International Bazaar, Minnesota State Fairgrounds
 

Howling For Wolves kicks off its 4th event season at the annual No-Kill Walk for the Animals. The event, sponsored by an alliance of no-kill animal rescue groups, works to eliminate the growing number of abused and abandoned pets through spay/neuter, education and adoption. Last year’s walk raised $50,000. The first walk begins at 9 AM, with additional walks at 10-11-12 noon. Leash up the dog and bring the family, there'll be fun for all!

We will be located in booth V23. Pick up your HFW tees, buttons and decals. The walk starts at the International Bazaar (SE corner of fairgrounds near Como/Snelling). See map for directions. For more details, see No-Kill Walk for the Animals' Facebook page.

Directions to State Fair: https://goo.gl/maps/flz43
State Fair Map:  http://www.mnstatefair.org/interactive/maps/