"The Wolf Next Door – A Community Perspective on the Return of Wolves"
From Sense of Place:
By Cole Goodwin
Hood River, OR – December 11, 2024 — Mt. Adams Institute’s Sense of Place series continues with "The Wolf Next Door: A Community Perspective on the Return of Wolves," featuring PhD student Lara Volski. The event will be held on Wednesday, December 11. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., the show runs 7-8:30 p.m., and will be live-streamed for virtual attendees.
Lara Volski
Lara Volski, a researcher in the People and Wildlife Lab at the University of Washington, studies human-wildlife interactions with a focus on wolves' reintroduction in the western United States began her research on wolves by first talking to people. Her research involved living and working on a farm in the gorge and listening to local perspectives on wolves, investigating both ecological and cultural impacts.
Through confidential interviews, Volski has documented a broad range of community narratives about the Big Muddy Pack and broader themes of cultural, ecological, and familial heritage, change, and community values in the Columbia Gorge. Her findings help paint a picture of the perceived risks and benefits of wolves, change in the Gorge, and the deeper desires of the community.
Get Tickets at: https://givebutter.com/thewolfnextdoor.
Event Details:
The Wolf Next Door: A Community Perspective on the Return of Wolves
When: Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. Doors at 6:00 p.m., show from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. PDT.
(If the event is sold out, unclaimed seats will be released to the waitlist at 6:45 p.m.)
Where: Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave., Hood River, OR 97031
A livestream option is also available.
Get Tickets: https://givebutter.com/thewolfnextdoor.
Advanced purchase is encouraged as events often sell out.
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.
About Sense of Place:
Sense of Place, a program by Mt. Adams Institute, fosters a deeper connection between communities and the natural world. This event is part of Season 15 of Sense of Place. To learn more about the series or watch past Sense of Place speaker talks, visit senseofplacegorge.org or follow us on Instagram @senseofplacegorge.
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