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***** COVID-19 UPDATE: May 9*****
With the coronavirus outbreak, Wolf Mountain Nature Center staff has closely followed updates in the progress of the spread of this pandemic and required protocols in an effort to maintain visitor, staff, and animal safety. Due to CDC & state mandates & concerns, the Center continues to remain closed until such a time that is deemed to be safe for our visitors & staff.
We had hoped that being outdoors in open space with fresh air our visitors & staff would be able to easily practice social distancing while having the opportunity to get outside as a respite from being house-bound. We had hoped that folks could find serenity and a sense of peace with feeling the spirit of the wolf. And yes, we had hoped to continue to utilize admission fees and proceeds from gift shop sales to continue to support our animal care needs. However, this pandemic is simply too scary and is putting a strain on everyone, everywhere. We have emergency funds set aside for such a situation as we are now facing and our animals will continue to be fed and receive the quality care they deserve. Yet, if you are able and would like to help by way of a donation, please visit our donate/sponsor tab above.
In the meantime, we will continue to post photos and videos on our Facebook page!
Thank you for your understanding and support! Stay healthy!!
With the coronavirus outbreak, Wolf Mountain Nature Center staff has closely followed updates in the progress of the spread of this pandemic and required protocols in an effort to maintain visitor, staff, and animal safety. Due to CDC & state mandates & concerns, the Center continues to remain closed until such a time that is deemed to be safe for our visitors & staff.
We had hoped that being outdoors in open space with fresh air our visitors & staff would be able to easily practice social distancing while having the opportunity to get outside as a respite from being house-bound. We had hoped that folks could find serenity and a sense of peace with feeling the spirit of the wolf. And yes, we had hoped to continue to utilize admission fees and proceeds from gift shop sales to continue to support our animal care needs. However, this pandemic is simply too scary and is putting a strain on everyone, everywhere. We have emergency funds set aside for such a situation as we are now facing and our animals will continue to be fed and receive the quality care they deserve. Yet, if you are able and would like to help by way of a donation, please visit our donate/sponsor tab above.
In the meantime, we will continue to post photos and videos on our Facebook page!
Thank you for your understanding and support! Stay healthy!!
For UPCOMING EVENTS/ACTIVITIES, VISIT OUR "EVENTS" TAB!
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Can you volunteer your help??
updated: May 9: we still have a need for help with large tree removal!!
With upcoming expansion projects in the very near future we are in need of some tree removal services. We have about a dozen or so large maples and many smaller saplings that need to be removed before the leafing out process begins. Due to the heavily forested area, large, heavy equipment cannot be brought in, but small dozers, chainsaws, etc will work fine. Trees just need to be felled (some climbing and topping) & dragged a short distance. Workers are welcome to take the free firewood for themselves.
If you, or someone you know, can volunteer your services, please call the Center evenings and speak with Will for more details. 607-627-6784 We may also sweeten the deal with lunch & a wolf pack howl!!
updated: May 9: we still have a need for help with large tree removal!!
With upcoming expansion projects in the very near future we are in need of some tree removal services. We have about a dozen or so large maples and many smaller saplings that need to be removed before the leafing out process begins. Due to the heavily forested area, large, heavy equipment cannot be brought in, but small dozers, chainsaws, etc will work fine. Trees just need to be felled (some climbing and topping) & dragged a short distance. Workers are welcome to take the free firewood for themselves.
If you, or someone you know, can volunteer your services, please call the Center evenings and speak with Will for more details. 607-627-6784 We may also sweeten the deal with lunch & a wolf pack howl!!
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Wanted: With the insanity that is the mandatory lockdown in NY, we have had several folks offer us donations of large quantities of meats & fish to be used as food for our wolves, coyotes, & foxes. This is a huge benefit to us as income at the moment is paused, however, our four small freezer units are full! We tried purchasing another large unit, only to discover they are sold out & won't be restocked for months! Does anyone out there (locally) have either of the following that could be donated or sold at a reasonable price to the Center??? If so, please contact us at 607-627-6784 (evenings) to discuss details and delivery/pick-up. Thank you!!
*Freezer truck box with electric capable freezer unit so we can tie into grid.
Must be in very good working condition
*Large (17-24 cubic feet) upright freezer
Must be in excellant condition
*Freezer truck box with electric capable freezer unit so we can tie into grid.
Must be in very good working condition
*Large (17-24 cubic feet) upright freezer
Must be in excellant condition
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Tauriel, 2 year old Timber Wolf
Our Mission:
- To observe animal behaviors and present objective educational programs about Gray Wolves, Eastern Coyotes, and Arctic Fox.
- To foster appreciation and understanding of the intrinsic value of wolves, coyote, and Arctic Fox and the natural environment and their relationship with natural systems.
- To develop unique and interesting environmental educational programs and deliver them to a diverse audience.
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The Wolf Mountain Nature Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization situated atop a hill encompassing 64+ acres of forests, meadows, and ponds located in Chenango County in central New York State.
Come enjoy a self-guided or docent-guided tour of the nature center and view our critters in their spacious (some as big as 9.2 acres!) outdoor, scenic habitats. Educated, dedicated volunteers are available and will introduce you to our animals, teach about their diets, habitats, and share personal stories about the center's animals. While New York State regulations prohibit visitors from having physical contact with the animals, admirers can view the wolves, foxes, and coyotes from a distance of only 4 feet away! Come take lots of photos, have lunch in the picnic area, visit Native American Indian tipis, watch a video in the classroom, learn how our solar system powers our gift shop and classroom, and shop for "wolf" gifts in our gift shop cabin.
Please click on the "visitor information" tab for answers to frequently asked questions about your visit
Come enjoy a self-guided or docent-guided tour of the nature center and view our critters in their spacious (some as big as 9.2 acres!) outdoor, scenic habitats. Educated, dedicated volunteers are available and will introduce you to our animals, teach about their diets, habitats, and share personal stories about the center's animals. While New York State regulations prohibit visitors from having physical contact with the animals, admirers can view the wolves, foxes, and coyotes from a distance of only 4 feet away! Come take lots of photos, have lunch in the picnic area, visit Native American Indian tipis, watch a video in the classroom, learn how our solar system powers our gift shop and classroom, and shop for "wolf" gifts in our gift shop cabin.
Please click on the "visitor information" tab for answers to frequently asked questions about your visit
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Regular Hours:
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Education center & gift shop open, as are our animal exhibits of Gray Wolves, Arctic Foxes, and Eastern Coyotes.
Admission is $8 (5 and under are free). We very much appreciate any additional donation that you can make no matter how small (See our "sponsorship" page to "adopt" an animal!). It costs a small fortune to feed, house, care for the animals here and to continue our growth with new projects. We do not accept credit/debit cards! Thank you! Other hours by appointment for pre-registered groups only. We charge $8 per person regardless of age for private groups, with a minimum of 20 people required. |
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Address:
The Wolf Mountain Nature Center Inc.
562 Hopkins Crandall Road
Smyrna, New York, 13464
607-627-6784
twmncwolves@yahoo.com
We are located in scenic upstate New York just an hour or two drive from Syracuse, Utica, Ithaca, Cooperstown, and Binghamton. We are on the Hopkins Crandall Road only 20 minutes from Norwich, Hamilton, Colgate University and, Morrisville College.
Please click on our "Visitor Information" tab above for answers to frequently asked questions and more specific driving directions to the center.
Address:
The Wolf Mountain Nature Center Inc.
562 Hopkins Crandall Road
Smyrna, New York, 13464
607-627-6784
twmncwolves@yahoo.com
We are located in scenic upstate New York just an hour or two drive from Syracuse, Utica, Ithaca, Cooperstown, and Binghamton. We are on the Hopkins Crandall Road only 20 minutes from Norwich, Hamilton, Colgate University and, Morrisville College.
Please click on our "Visitor Information" tab above for answers to frequently asked questions and more specific driving directions to the center.
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Canid species at the Center:
Tauriel
GRAY WOLVES:
Look into the eyes of the wolf and feel its enduring spirit. Once revered by indigenous people, these magnificent creatures have been persecuted to the brink of near extinction. At the center, visitors can observe pack dynamics, learn about wolf communication, and discover the truths about these often misunderstood animals and their crucial role in maintaining balance in nature.
On Howl Nights, learn all the ways wolves communicate including through body language, scenting, and various vocalizations. Listen to the ancient call of the wolf and participate in a pack howl!
Look into the eyes of the wolf and feel its enduring spirit. Once revered by indigenous people, these magnificent creatures have been persecuted to the brink of near extinction. At the center, visitors can observe pack dynamics, learn about wolf communication, and discover the truths about these often misunderstood animals and their crucial role in maintaining balance in nature.
On Howl Nights, learn all the ways wolves communicate including through body language, scenting, and various vocalizations. Listen to the ancient call of the wolf and participate in a pack howl!
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ARCTIC FOXES:
Witness the beauty of these highly adaptable creatures known as the "ghost spirits of the north" by the Inuit people. Learn how the Arctic Fox is built for extreme cold from the tip of its ears to the pads of its feet. Watch the playful antics of the younger foxes during enrichment programs. Understand how climate changes such as melting polar caps presents a serious threat to the future of their (and our) existence. |
Yana & Yukon, Arctic Foxes
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EASTERN COYOTES:
See the animal you hear yelping in the night who probably lives in your neighborhood. Observe their behaviors within a pack relationship. Learn how to appreciate their contribution and benefits to the ecosystem, and how humans can live with these highly intelligent, resilient, and adaptable creatures.
EASTERN COYOTES:
See the animal you hear yelping in the night who probably lives in your neighborhood. Observe their behaviors within a pack relationship. Learn how to appreciate their contribution and benefits to the ecosystem, and how humans can live with these highly intelligent, resilient, and adaptable creatures.