Red Wolf Recovery Program
Teacher Workshop

July 23, 2009
9:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M. Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge Columbia, NC

Dear Educator,

Did you know that northeastern North Carolina is home to the world’s only wild population of red wolves? The endangered red wolf is present in portions of Dare, Tyrrell, Hyde, Washington, and Beaufort Counties.

Come to the heart of red wolf country to learn about North Carolina’s most endangered canid! The Red Wolf Recovery Program Educator Workshop will cover the basics of red wolf biology and conservation and introduce educators to the K-8 curriculum, “Far Traveler. “ The workshop will focus on concepts such as food webs, habitat, endangered species, wildlife management, and conflict-resolution regarding wildlife in communities. Participants will discuss activities from the curriculum as well as taking a field trip to identify and cast red wolf tracks in Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. Educators will receive a curriculum guide.

This free workshop is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Red Wolf Recovery Program. Advanced registration is encouraged due to limited space.
For information and registration, please contact Diane Hendry, Red Wolf Recovery Program Outreach Coordinator, at (252) 473-1131 x 246 or e-mail: diane_hendry@fws.gov.

Click here for wokshop itinerary (pdf)

This workshop meets North Carolina Environmental
Education Certification
Criteria I or III It may also qualify for 1 Continuing Education Unit

Workshop Basics:

Lunch = 1/2 hour
 Bag lunch, grocery store, or various restaurants

Lodging - List of area accommodations available

Field attire

Water and snacks provided

For more information about red wolves visit:

www.fws.gov/redwolf

NC Zoo’s Field Trip Earth
www.fieldtripearth.org

Red Wolf Coalition
www.redwolves.com

Special Note: In response to past participant requests, this workshop is being held to coordinate with the Wednesday, July 22, Howling Safari.  If  interested please register at www.redwolves.com

Elsie Hammond Photo

This workshop is co-sponsored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Red Wolf Coalition.  Both share the mission of educating people about red wolves and the importance of saving this endangered species.