Wolf Awareness Week in Julian

The California Wolf Center (CWC) in Julian is hosting a pack of exciting events for National Wolf Awareness Week. It’s time to shed those “Big Bad Wolf” myths and discover the true nature of these magnificent creatures.

Good Times for All Ages

They’ve got a great lineup:

Wolf Story Hours: Curl up for some tail-wagging tales that show wolves in a more positive light. Catch them at:

Lakeside Library (Oct 19): Pups at 10:30 AM, big dogs at 3 PM
San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum (Oct 22): 10 AM
Julian Library (Oct 23): 10:30 AM

Wolf Awareness Week Specialty Tour (Oct 20): Get up close and personal with CWC’s ambassador wolves. You’ll even get to toss them treats!

Howl-O-Ween (Nov 2 & 3): Unleash your creativity with wolf-themed masks and learn about the legends these furry friends have inspired.

Webinar with a Wolf Expert (Oct 21): Join Maggie Dwire from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for a fascinating deep dive into wolf pup fostering.

Julian Wonderfest (Oct 26): A full day of wolfish wonder awaits! Start with a wolf presentation at William Heise Park (10 AM to 12 PM), then head to Menghini Winery (2 PM to 11 PM) for games, art, music, and even a late-night star party.

Unleash Your Inner Artist

The CWC is hosting its first-ever Wolf Art Contest. If you’re 18 or older, show off your wolf-inspired masterpiece for a chance to win a CWC tour package and other cool prizes.

Virtual Wolf-Watching

Can’t make it to Julian for National Wolf Awareness Week? No worries! Tune into the CWC’s live webcam for a peek into the world of Mexican gray wolves Thor and Durango.