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Since its inception, Wolf Welcome Committee has been busy. Paulina Springs Books, in Sisters, hosted our first Book Club. They showcased many exceptional books on wolves and, together, we facilitated two virtual events: one with Rick McIntyre, author of The Rise of Wolf 8 and Kyra Cassidy, wolf biologist at Yellowstone National Park, The other featured Doug Smith, foremost Yellowstone wolf biologist and author of Yellowstone Wolves. Next, we held an in-person event with Rosanne Parry, author of A Wolf Called Wander. Parry was joined by story-teller Susan Strauss.
In the spring of 2023, we co-hosted the Rewilding Oregon 2023 Conference, along with Western Watersheds Project. Held in Camp Sherman, at Lake Creek Lodge, the conference included speakers from across the West Coast. That following fall, we supported a Ranching With Wolves workshop, in Terrebonne, sponsored by Working Circle.
Donna Harris currently serves on the Deschutes County Wolf Depredation and Financial Assistance Committee. And recently we became a member of the Pacific Wolf Coalition, a group representing wolf advocates from Oregon, Washington and California.
Wolf Welcome Committee is dedicated to protecting Central Oregon’s wild lands and animals and, to that end, have been involved in updating wildlife inventories and supporting wildlife crossings. Going forward we intend to explore the increasing negative impacts of recreation upon local ecosystems, and in particular, wildlife. We have developed a robust mailing list of wolf enthusiasts and hold bi-annual “meet & greet” socials. Wolf Welcome Committee uses every opportunity to educate and advocate for positive co-existence.
Co-founded by Susan Prince and Jennie Sharp, the Wolf Welcome Committee was officially formed in 2021. They firmly believe that wolves are absolutely necessary to the health of Central Oregon ecosystems.
Wendy von Kalinowski joined Wolf Welcome Committee in 2022 and is our Education Director. Wendy has had years of experience studying Yellowstone wolves.
Donna Harris, Wolf Welcome Committee’s Carnivore Specialist, also joined in 2022. Donna is a retired Veterinarian and an advocate for large carnivores, in particular. She is currently a member of the Deschutes County Wolf Depredation and Financial Assistance Committee, representing Wolf Advocates.
