WOLF CONSERVATION CENTER CALENDAR LISTINGS FOR JUNE and JULY 2012

Gala with Hélène Grimaud

Join us on June 14th for an exclusive recital at Bedford Post, NY featuring WCC Founder pianist Hélène Grimaud and cellist Jan Vogler.

Evening Howl for “Pups” of All Ages! Date: June 1, 2012 Time: 6:30PM Ages: Families Enjoy visiting the wolves during their favorite hour – dusk. Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why spring is a magical time for packs in North America. This time of year, wolves are out searching for prey as they celebrate the births of this year’s pups! Guests will take a short sunset hike to howl with Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa and Zephyr and behold the WCC’s critically endangered red wolves and Mexican wolves. All guests will be served weather appropriate treats. Please bring flashlights. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org. Wolves Of North America Date: June 2, 2012 Time: 11AM DESCRIPTION: Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why spring is a special time for packs in North America. Whether the wolves are living on the Arctic tundra or the high desert of the southwest, wolf families are out searching for prey as they celebrate the births of this year’s pups! Guests will visit Ambassador wolves Alawa, and Zephyr as well as the WCC’s critically endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org. Evening Howl for “Pups” of All Ages! Date: June 2, 2012 Time: 7PM Ages: Families Enjoy visiting the wolves during their favorite hour – dusk. Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why spring is a magical time for packs in North America. This time of year, wolves are out searching for prey as they celebrate the births of this year’s pups! Guests will take a short sunset hike to howl with Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa and Zephyr and behold the WCC’s critically endangered red wolves and Mexican wolves. All guests will be served weather appropriate treats. Please bring flashlights. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org. Pack Chat for Kids! Date: June 3 Time: 11AM DESCRIPTION: This is the best introduction to wolves for families with young children. Kids will learn about the mythology surrounding wolves and the important role of wolves in the natural world. This is an exciting time for wolves. Spring is here and wolf families in North America celebrating the births of this year’s of pups! Guests will visit Ambassador wolves Alawa and Zephyr as well as the WCC’s critically endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves. Don’t forget a camera! Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org. Evening Howl for “Pups” of All Ages! Date: June 8, 2012 Time: 6:30PM Ages: Families Enjoy visiting the wolves during their favorite hour – dusk. Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why spring is a magical time for packs in North America. This time of year, wolves are out searching for prey as they celebrate the births of this year’s pups! Guests will take a short sunset hike to howl with Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa and Zephyr and behold the WCC’s critically endangered red wolves and Mexican wolves. All guests will be served weather appropriate treats. Please bring flashlights. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org. Pack Chat for Kids! Date: June 9, 2012 Time: 2PM DESCRIPTION: This is the best introduction to wolves for families with young children. Kids will learn about the mythology surrounding wolves and the important role of wolves in the natural world. This is an exciting time for wolves. Spring is here and wolf families in North America celebrating the births of this year’s of pups! Guests will visit Ambassador wolves Alawa and Zephyr as well as the WCC’s critically endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves. Don’t forget a camera! Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org. Evening Howl for Adults Only! Date: June 9, 2012 Time: 7PM Ages: This program is for adults 21+ Join us for a special Evening Howl and enjoy visiting the wolves during their favorite hour – dusk. Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolves in North America and enjoy a sunset hike to howl with the wolves plus and wine and cheese! Guests will take a short sunset hike to howl with Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa, and Zephyr and behold the WCC’s critically endangered red wolves and Mexican wolves. This program is for adults 21 years old and over. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org. Wolves Of North America Date: June 10, 2012 Time: 11AM DESCRIPTION: Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why spring is a special time for packs in North America. Whether the wolves are living on the Arctic tundra or the high desert of the southwest, wolf families are out searching for prey as they celebrate the births of this year’s pups! Guests will visit Ambassador wolves Alawa, and Zephyr as well as the WCC’s critically endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org. Sunset Photo Session Date: June 10, 2012 Time: 6PM — Sunset Join us for this special opportunity to photograph the WCC’s Ambassador wolves: Atka , Alawa and Zephyr, in the warm glow of the sunset! Guests will also be given access to photograph the WCC critically endangered Mexican wolves and red wolves too from vantage points not generally available during regular visits. Pre-registration is required. Space is very limited, so make your reservation early by visiting www.nywolf.org. After School Wolf Camp for Kids! For Children in Grades 2-5 Date: June 12 – June 15 (Tuesday — Friday) Time: 4PM — 6PM Give the young animal lover in your family a chance to thrive among wolves all week long! The four day program will include opportunities for your child to: Learn all about wolves: Wolf 101 Discover the various myths that surround wolves and to create their own and share. Walk with a wolf! Play a unique game of hide and seek using tracking and telemetry tools that real wolf biologists use in the field! Create plaster paw prints from real tracks in the field. They’re great for show and tell! “Wolfy” arts and crafts, howl-a-thons and more! Program will run with a minimum of 4 children and a maximum of 10. All children who complete the program will get a special “Junior Wolf Biologist” certificate. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org. Western Howls: Bringing Balance Back to Yellowstone! Date: June 15, 2012 Time: 7PM Join us for a special talk about the wolves of Yellowstone National Park. The Wolf Conservation Center hosted some fantastic Yellowstone adventures last year and we’re eager to share our insights about wolf reintroduction, the beneficial ecological effect wolves have had on our nation’s first national park, and the debate that surrounds this controversial predator in the West. Guests will visit Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa and Zephyr as well as the WCC’s critically endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves. All guests will be served weather appropriate treats. Please bring flashlights. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org. Wolves Of North America Date: June 16, 2012 Time: 11AM DESCRIPTION: Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why spring is a special time for packs in North America. Whether the wolves are living on the Arctic tundra or the high desert of the southwest, wolf families are out searching for prey as they celebrate the births of this year’s pups! Guests will visit Ambassador wolves Alawa, and Zephyr as well as the WCC’s critically endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org. Evening Howl for “Pups” of All Ages! Date: June 16, 2012 Time: 7PM Ages: Families Enjoy visiting the wolves during their favorite hour – dusk. Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why spring is a magical time for packs in North America. This time of year, wolves are out searching for prey as they celebrate the births of this year’s pups! Guests will take a short sunset hike to howl with Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa and Zephyr and behold the WCC’s critically endangered red wolves and Mexican wolves. All guests will be served weather appropriate treats. Please bring flashlights. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org. Throw Daddy to the Wolves! Date: June 17, 2012 Time: 11AM DESCRIPTION: Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why June is a special time for packs in North America. Whether the wolves are living on the Arctic tundra or the high desert of the southwest, wolf families are out searching for prey as they celebrate the births of this year’s pups! Guests will assemble and present Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa, and Zephyr a special Fathers Day surprise and also visit the WCC’s critically endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves too. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org. Evening Howl for Adults Only! Date: June 21, 2012 Time: 7PM Ages: This program is for adults 21+ Join us for a special Evening Howl and enjoy visiting the wolves during their favorite hour – dusk. Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolves in North America and enjoy a sunset hike to howl with the wolves plus and wine and cheese! Guests will take a short sunset hike to howl with Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa, and Zephyr and behold the WCC’s critically endangered red wolves and Mexican wolves. This program is for adults 21 years old and over. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org. Sleeping with Wolves! Date: June 22, 2012 Time: 7PM Friday night to 9AM Saturday morning Join us for the Wolf Conservation Center’s (WCC) brand new nocturnal adventure experience where we give you a chance to camp out overnight with the 25 wolves that call the WCC home! With all the howls, circling vultures, and nature’s nighttime chatter, you’ll feel like you’re camping under the stars with wild wolves. We might not be Yellowstone, but we’re pretty close! Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org. Wolves Of North America Date: June 23, 2012 Time: 11AM DESCRIPTION: Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why June is a special time for packs in North America. Whether the wolves are living on the Arctic tundra or the high desert of the southwest, wolf families are out searching for prey as they celebrate the births of this year’s pups! Guests will visit Ambassador wolves Alawa, and Zephyr as well as the WCC’s critically endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org. Evening Howl for “Pups” of All Ages! Date: June 23, 2012 Time: 7PM Ages: Families Enjoy visiting the wolves during their favorite hour – dusk. Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why June is a magical time for packs in North America. This time of year, wolves are out searching for prey as they celebrate the births of this year’s pups! Guests will take a short sunset hike to howl with Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa and Zephyr and behold the WCC’s critically endangered red wolves and Mexican wolves. All guests will be served weather appropriate treats. Please bring flashlights. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org. Pack Chat for Kids! Date: June 24, 2012 Time: 11AM DESCRIPTION: This is the best introduction to wolves for families with young children. Kids will learn about the mythology surrounding wolves and the important role of wolves in the natural world. This is an exciting time for wolves. Spring is here and wolf families in North America celebrating the births of this year’s of pups! Guests will visit Ambassador wolves Alawa and Zephyr as well as the WCC’s critically endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves. Don’t forget a camera! Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org. Wolf Camp for Kids! For Children in Grades 2-5 Date: June 26 – June 29 (Tuesday — Friday) Time: 2PM — 5PM Give the young animal lover in your family a chance to thrive among wolves all week long! The four day program will include opportunities for your child to: Learn all about wolves: Wolf 101 Discover the various myths that surround wolves and to create their own and share. Walk with a wolf! Play a unique game of hide and seek using tracking and telemetry tools that real wolf biologists use in the field! Create plaster paw prints from real tracks in the field. They’re great for show and tell! “Wolfy” arts and crafts, howl-a-thons and more! Program will run with a minimum of 4 children and a maximum of 10. All children who complete the program will get a special “Junior Wolf Biologist” certificate. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org. Wolves Of North America Date: June 30, 2012 Time: 11AM DESCRIPTION: Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why June is a special time for packs in North America. Whether the wolves are living on the Arctic tundra or the high desert of the southwest, wolf families are out searching for prey as they celebrate the births of this year’s pups! Guests will visit Ambassador wolves Alawa, and Zephyr as well as the WCC’s critically endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org. Feeling Foxy! Date: June 30, 2012 Time: 2PM Join us for a fun afternoon with some of our friends from The Children’s Museum of West Hartford, CT to celebrate the tiniest fox in the world, the Fennec Fox! Guests will meet Ambassador Fox Calvin, the wolf’s small cousin, to learn about the vast habitat his wild brothers and sisters call home and their unique adaptations that allow them to succeed in the harsh desert. Don’t forget a camera — Calvin’s most distinctive features, his unusually large ears, are irresistible! After the talk, guests will visit Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa and Zephyr as well as the WCC’s critically endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org. Evening Howl for “Pups” of All Ages! Date: June 30, 2012 Time: 7PM Ages: Families Enjoy visiting the wolves during their favorite hour – dusk. Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why June is a magical time for packs in North America. This time of year, wolves are out searching for prey as they celebrate the births of this year’s pups! Guests will take a short sunset hike to howl with Ambassador wolves Alawa and Zephyr and behold the WCC’s critically endangered red wolves and Mexican wolves. All guests will be served weather appropriate treats. Please bring flashlights. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.

Pack Chat for Kids!

Date: July 1, 2012

Time: 11AM

DESCRIPTION: This is the best introduction to wolves for families with young children. Kids will learn about the mythology surrounding wolves and the important role of wolves in the natural world. This is an exciting time for wolves. Summer is here and wolf families in North America are busy raising this year’s of pups! Guests will visit Ambassador wolves Alawa and Zephyr as well as the WCC’s critically endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves. Don’t forget a camera! Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.

Wolves Of North America

Date: July 7, 2012

Time: 11AM

DESCRIPTION: Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why spring is a special time for packs in North America. Whether the wolves are living on the Arctic tundra or the high desert of the southwest, wolf families are out searching for prey as they raise this year’s pups! Guests will visit Ambassador wolves Alawa, and Zephyr as well as the WCC’s critically endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.

Evening Howl for “Pups” of All Ages!

Date: July 7, 2012

Time: 7PM

Ages: Families

Enjoy visiting the wolves during their favorite hour – dusk. Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why spring is a magical time for packs in North America. This time of year, wolves are out searching for prey as they raise this year’s pups! Guests will take a short sunset hike to howl with Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa and Zephyr and behold the WCC’s critically endangered red wolves and Mexican wolves. All guests will be served weather appropriate treats. Please bring flashlights. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.

Wolf Tails for Kids — Mythology of a Predator

Date: July 8, 2012

Time: 11AM

DESCRIPTION: Join us for a wolf mythology program as we learn about the relationship between the wolves and humans of the past. Guests will be introduced to various wolf mythologies and then have a chance to create their own and share if desired. Then, guests will visit Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa and Zephyr as well as the WCC’s critically endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves. Don’t forget a camera! Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.

Sunset Photo Session

Date: July 8, 2012

Time: 6PM — Sunset

Join us for this special opportunity to photograph the WCC’s Ambassador wolves: Atka , Alawa and Zephyr, in the warm glow of the sunset! Guests will also be given access to photograph the WCC critically endangered Mexican wolves and red wolves too from vantage points not generally available during regular visits. Pre-registration is required. Space is very limited, so make your reservation early by visiting http://www.nywolf.org/.

Wolf Camp for Kids!

For Children in Grades 2-5

Date: July 10 – July 13 (Tuesday — Friday)

Time: 9AM — 12PM

Give the young animal lover in your family a chance to thrive among wolves all week long! The four day program will include opportunities for your child to: Learn all about wolves: Wolf 101 Discover the various myths that surround wolves and to create their own and share. Walk with a wolf! Play a unique game of hide and seek using tracking and telemetry tools that real wolf biologists use in the field! Create plaster paw prints from real tracks in the field. They’re great for show and tell! “Wolfy” arts and crafts, howl-a-thons and more!

Program will run with a minimum of 4 children and a maximum of 10. All children who complete the program will get a special “Junior Wolf Biologist” certificate. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.


Merlian News Podcast with Helen Escoffier

| by Merlian News

In this interview from 2007, Helen Escoffier talks with Merryn Jose about how Star Visions began and its expansion over the last 17 years. Helen Celestine Escoffier , Founder and Director of Star Visions, has been immersed in the study of different spiritual traditions and practices for over 30 years. Experiences and teachings, continuing into the present, are from Wisdom Keepers, Shamans and Healers, of the indigenous peoples of the planet, as well as, contemporary Metaphysicians, Intuitives, Scientists and Healers.

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Helen Escoffier, Founder of Star Visions

| by Merryn Jose

On Sunday, May 27th our dear friend, Helen Escoffier, passed over peacefully surrounded by people who loved her. Helen was the founder of Star Visions, a holistic gathering place in Chappaqua, NY. Helen gave so much to so many, and her light and love will always stay in our hearts – she will be greatly missed.

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Soular Astrology personal consultations with Dr Jude Currivan

| by Dr Jude Currivan

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| by Merryn Jose

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Fear of Death by Margaret Paul, Ph.D.

| by Margaret Paul, Ph.D.

If you could be sure that when you die, your consciousness goes right on living — that your soul essence cannot die — would you still be afraid of death? If you knew that you — not your ego you, but your true self — was immortal, would you be afraid of death? If you knew that you would see all your loved ones again, would you be afraid of death?

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Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor – Author, My Stroke of Insight

| by www.drjilltaylor.com

On December 10, 1996, Dr. Taylor woke up to discover that she was experiencing a rare form of stroke, an arterio-venous malformation (AVM). Three weeks later, on December 27, 1996, she underwent major brain surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) to remove a golf ball size hemorrhage that was placing pressure on the language centers in the left hemisphere of her brain. What she experienced has forever changed her perspective on life and has touched her audiences everywhere. She speaks of Nirvana, the esoteric, and the potentials of world peace. Please be sure to watch the inspiring video linked inside!

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