Episode #124 Tom Walker - The Wanderer
Tom Walker has been living near Denali National Park in Alaska for nearly 60 years. He is an award winning photographer and writer specializing in Alaska's natural history and wildlife. His latest book, The Wanderer: An Alaska Wolf's Final Journey, details the epic journey of Wolf 258, as he traveled nearly 3,000 miles in less than 6 months. Tom discussed his process when writing this book, the incredible terrain and obstacles on Wolf 258's trek, and the impacts of politics, climate, a...
18 Touko 202355min
Episode #123 Amanda Beer - Wolf Lessons for Human Lives
Amanda Beer is the Director of Programs for Wolf Connection. She joined John and Stephen to discuss the new multimedia educational platform for youth called "Wolf Lessons for Human Lives", which was a project years in the making. This platform is meant to bring Wolf Connection's signature empowerment program to the internet and beyond! Amanda, John & Stephen discussed their overall involvement in the project, the message and vision of the program, and how everyone can get ...
6 Touko 202333min
Episode #122 Sheila Hollow Horn and Bertram Tsavadawa - Almost Ancestors
The short film 'Almost Ancestors' illustrates the parallel paths of displacement experienced by Mexican gray wolves and indigenous peoples. Sheila Hollow Horn is Dineh and Oglala Lakota, and was born and raised in Tuba City on the Navajo and Hopi reservations. Sheila has numerous Hopi family members and plays the lead role of the Hopi Daughter in 'Almost Ancestors'. Bertram Tsavadawa grew up in his family home on the plaza in the village of Old Oraibi and has been guiding tours on Hop...
28 Huhti 20231h 2min
Episode #121 Emily Renn and Erin Hunt - Mexican Gray Wolf Reintroduction Anniversary
Emily Renn is the Executive Director of the Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Project, and Erin Hunt is the Managing Director for Lobos of the Southwest. Both were heavily involved in celebrating and promoting the 25th Anniversary of the Mexican Gray Wolf being reintroduced into the wild. Emily and Erin spoke in depth about the challenges this specific population of wolf encounters politically, socially and geographically, the background of both their organizations, and the ways they are promoting...
21 Huhti 20231h 19min
Episode #120 Julia Cook - Little Lightning Nature Photography
Julia Cook is a wildlife photographer based in Wyoming who is currently finishing her degree in Environmental and Natural Resources. She has an incredible portfolio, capturing images from wildlife in and around Yellowstone National Park ranging from bears to wolves. Julia spoke about her upbringing near Yellowstone, the influence that the natural environment has had on her photography, and the message she tries to convey with her photos to the community at large. **For this episode we spo...
13 Huhti 202343min
Episode #119 Rachel Tilseth and Manish Bhatt - People & Wolves: A Wisconsin Story Mired in Political Intrigue
Rachel Tilseth is the Producer & Director and Manish Bhatt is the Associate Producer of People & Wolves: A Wisconsin Story Mired in Political Intrigue. The film tells the story of Wisconsin’s gray wolves, the controversies surrounding them, and how people learn to coexist as these native predators are finally back on the landscape after nearly 45 years. Rachel and Manish both spoke about the filmmaking process, the impact these issues have had on them personally, and what they are lo...
7 Huhti 202352min
Episode #118 Living With Wolves: Coexistence in Colorado
This is a recording of the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies event that took place in Aspen, Colorado on Wednesday, March 15th, 2023. The event starts with a presentation by keynote speaker Joanna E. Lambert, PhD, who is a Professor of Environmental Studies at the University of Colorado – Boulder. The presentation was followed up with a panel discussion moderated by John Calfa and included Matt Barnes, Gary Skiba, Karin Vardaman, Lenny Klinglesmith and Matt Yamashita. They discussed ...
31 Maalis 20231h 46min
Episode #117 Wolves of the Rockies - 2023 Montana Legislative Session
Marc Cooke and Kim Bean are the President and Vice President of the non-profit organization Wolves of the Rockies. Since 2011, their mission has been to protect and defend the wolves of Yellowstone National Park & the Rocky Mountains while trying to enact positive change for all wolves across the country. They spoke to us about wolf and grizzly bear bills being proposed in the Montana legislature, as well as the impact of these bills should they be voted into law. Wolves of the Rockies...
24 Maalis 20231h 15min
