National Wolf Awareness Week

Two wolves nuzzling one anotherNational Wolf Awareness Week is a time to dispel misconceptions about wolves and to teach about the important role these predators play in maintaining healthy ecosystems. It takes place the 3rd week of October every year. Wolf Awareness Week 2009 will take place October 11-17, 2009.

The wolf is a striking symbol of wild nature, yet it has long been shrouded by myth and superstition. Earlier this century, wolves were methodically exterminated from nearly all of their historic range.

National Wolf Awareness Week encourages conservation efforts not only for wolves, but for all wild species. Defenders sponsors events nationwide to celebrate wolves.

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Our experts were available during Wolf Awareness Week to answer any question you have ever wanted to ask about wolves, or our work with wolves.

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Wolf Awareness Week Events

Visit our Events Calendar to find all the Wolf Awareness Week events and activities!

We encourage you to plan educational activities in your area. Contact Nilanga Jayasinghe with event details so we can help promote your event on this website.

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