Sense of Place: The Wolf Next Door: A Community Perspective on the Return of Wolves

Wed Dec 11 2024 at 06:00 pm UTC-08:00

Columbia Center for the Arts | Hood River

MAI Sense Of Place
Publisher/HostMAI Sense Of Place
Sense of Place: The Wolf Next Door: A Community Perspective on the Return of Wolves
Advertisement
This event will be livestreamed on our Givebutter page: https://givebutter.com/thewolfnextdoor
Doors open at 6 pm, show starts at 7 pm.
* We encourage people to take their seats by 6:45.
* Seats not filled by 6:45 will be made available to our waitlist.
* Event tickets are non-refundable.
Tickets are available at: https://givebutter.com/thewolfnextdoor
Event Description:
Last summer, Lara Volski began her research on wolves, by first talking to people. She lived and worked on a farm in the Gorge and conducted interviews with locals about the return of wolves and the establishment of the Big Muddy Pack. The range of perspectives was broad and while these conversations were centered on wolves, they soon evolved to encompass much more. Family histories and stories passed down through generations, childhoods spent trading at Celilo Falls or wayfinding through volcanic craters in the foothills of Mount Adams, stories of living and working on the land and the ecological and cultural connections that come as a result – it was research that can often be missed by empirical science. The goal of each conversation was simple - listen to people's perspectives towards wolves and learn if they feel their voices have been validated, upheld, and shared. Every interview was confidential, but together, they point to broad themes concerning the perceived risks and benefits of wolves, change in the Gorge, and the deeper desires of a community.
About the Speaker:
Lara Volski studies human-wildlife interactions, and is interested in the intersections between culture, identity, and ecology. As a PhD student in the People and Wildlife Lab at the University of Washington, she uses ecological and social methods to study the arrival of wolves to the western U.S. Her goal is to help ensure that the perspectives of local communities are heard and incorporated into decision-making. Lara’s previous research involved testing the use of livestock protection tools to prevent coyotes from predating sheep.
Advertisement

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave,Hood River,OR,United States

Tickets

Discover more events by tags:

Business in Hood River

Sharing is Caring:

More Events in Hood River

Jan Brett - Alice in a Winter Wonderland in Hood River, Oregon
Fri Dec 13 2024 at 06:00 pm Jan Brett - Alice in a Winter Wonderland in Hood River, Oregon

Hood River Middle School

Holiday Ornament Workshop
Sat Dec 14 2024 at 10:30 am Holiday Ornament Workshop

502 State St, Hood River, OR, United States, Oregon 97031

Dia Internacional Del Inmigrante
Sat Dec 14 2024 at 04:00 pm Dia Internacional Del Inmigrante

Westside Elementary School

Photos with Santa!
Sun Dec 15 2024 at 12:00 pm Photos with Santa!

Hood River Hotel

A Patrick Lamb Charlie Brown Christmas!
Sun Dec 15 2024 at 06:30 pm A Patrick Lamb Charlie Brown Christmas!

Hood River Valley High School

Makers Market at pFriem
Thu Dec 19 2024 at 05:30 pm Makers Market at pFriem

pFriem Family Brewers (707 Portway Ave, Ste 101, Hood River, OR)

Hood River is Happening!

Never miss your favorite happenings again!

Explore Hood River Events