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Got Wolves?

As the GCWRP Field Team, we were proud to take part in the Lobo Youth Summit and to launch a student-led project that asked a simple but powerful question: how do people really feel about wolves?

To explore this, we created a dedicated website and placed wolf awareness yard signs in local neighborhoods. While some signs were stolen or taken down, the project sparked conversations and connections. More residents reached out to us, offering to host signs on their private property. What began as an experiment in the “social landscape” became an opportunity to build lasting relationships with our community.

Being part of the Field Team also means stepping into a public role. We’ve shared our work and experiences on the news, including Arizona’s Family and KJZZ’s The Show, to amplify the story of Mexican gray wolves and the challenges they face.

Is the social landscape prepared for wolves? Our experience suggests that while challenges remain, there is also a growing network of people willing to stand with lobos. We will continue to be out there, listening, learning, and building support.

You can also support our trail camera fieldwork and help track individual wolves by joining us on Patreon and exploring our public wolf data on FieldScope.

To learn more about the Field Team and how you can join us, visit our volunteer page. By becoming a volunteer, you’ll help with field surveys, outreach, and creative campaigns. You might even earn a spot on a Pathways Expedition, just like us, the Lobo Youth Summit students who inspired this work.