“This class has exceeded my expectations over and over again. I would recommend this course to any student that is interested in wildlife or just loves the outdoors. If I could, I would do this class every J-term.” 2008 participant
“This trip was an amazing experience. I have never experienced so much in a class.”
2008 participant
“The course was a once in a lifetime experience for me.” 2008 participant
"She is still just "lit on fire" by the experience and the things she saw and learned. She showed me pictures, work completed, etc. She is SO excited! I thought you needed to hear what a difference you, and this program, made in two BVU students lives. ...her passion is just contagious!" --quote from Mary Gill, Associate Dean of Faculty at Buena Vista University - Storm Lake, Iowa, referring to two students returning from January Interim.
"I
just wanted to thank you again for the life-changing exprience of j-term...the
experience has solidified and crystilized my ambitions for the future,
so thanks for that." -2006 participant
Instructors: Mike Link, Bryan Wood, Katie Kleese, Kate Crowley
Course Fee: $1599. Tuition for credit is arranged through your own institution. (This course is intensive so you should arrange for 3-4 credits.) All room and travel costs and most meals are covered once you arrive to the Audubon Center.
The grey wolf has long excited the human imagination. Minnesota, with approximately 3020 wolves, is home to the largest and only continuous population of wolves in the lower 48 states. It is a center for wolf research. Countries around the world as well as other states look to Minnesota as an example of how wolves and humans can co-exist in relative harmony.
We will work on two wolf projects during the course: one to determine pack numbers, territories, and behavior through tracking surveys near Ely, MN. The second, to determine wolf pack size, territory, and the impacts of prey species on the historic Jonvick Deer Yard along the North Shore of Lake Superior (Lutsen, MN). This is also the 4th year we will be collecting data on Canada lynx in the area in cooperation with the Superior National Forest.
The preparation
for surveys will include lectures and training sessions on :
- Wolf ecology and observation of captive wolves
- Lynx ecology and observation of captive lynx and bobcats
- Deer ecology
- Coyote and Fox ecology
- Bobcat and Cougar ecology
- Tracking
- Research techniques
- Aerial radio telemetry
- Habitat analysis
- Winter ecology
- Winter first aid and safety
- Cross-country skiing
- Snowshoeing
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This course includes a visit to the Wildlife Science Center - One of the country's oldest wolf facilities dedicated to the training, research, education, and conservation surrounding this keystone predator. Also included are visits to the North American Bear Center, the International Wolf Center, and the Wildcat Sanctuary.
Click below for more course information and required forms:
To register for this exciting course, call us
at 1-888-404-7743 or email us: audubon1@audubon-center.org
A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your registration; balance is due by December 12, 2008.
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