Upcoming Events

Wildlife Speaker Series
September 14, 2026 • 9am
La Quinta Inn & Suites • Tumwater, WA
Prior to our annual three-day Wildlife Handling Course taught by Dr. Mark Johnson, Wolf Haven will host its annual FREE speaker series featuring topics in wildlife handling, endangered species recovery, wildlife population management, and more. There will be presentations by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Washington State Department of Transportation, and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Lunch will be provided, but RSVPs are required! View the full presentation schedule below and register now!

Wildlife Handling Course
September 15-17, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites • Tumwater, WA
Wolf Haven's annual three-day wildlife handling and chemical immobilization course is offered by Mark Johnson, DVM of Global Wildlife Resources, Inc. Dr. Johnson has taught and worked on wildlife captures worldwide for over 30 years. He teaches students as well as professionals from federal, state, tribal, and private agencies. This course is one of the most extensive, current, and innovative chemical immobilization courses in North America, with hands-on labs each day including the immobilization of captive wolves.

Sanctuary as a Mindset
September 27, 2026 & October 3, 2026 • 9:30am
Wolf Haven International • Tenino, WA
"Sanctuary as a Mindset: a contemplative experience at Wolf Haven International" is an opportunity for guests to enjoy a quiet, peaceful visit that reflects our sanctuary philosophy. Participants can explore different avenues for respectfully and creatively embracing the presence of sanctuary wolves in a non-invasive and non-threatening way (quiet contemplation and appreciation, drawing, writing, etc). The time in the sanctuary will mostly be in silence.
Wolf Haven "In the Wild"
events and locations where you can find Wolf Haven International booths or presentations
Salmon Festival
Visit the Wolf Haven booth at the Wenatchee River Salmon Festival on Community Day! This three-day natural resource education event is held at the Rocky Reach Dam Discovery Center to celebrate the return of the salmon to the Wenatchee River. It includes an exciting menu of hands-on activities and “edutainment” that provides attendees from throughout Washington with a unique opportunity to discover and appreciate the complexities of the natural world.
Nisqually Watershed Fest
September 26, 2026 • Olympia, WA
Join us at Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge for a day of exploration, creativity, and connection as we honor the land, people, and environment that make Nisqually such an incredible watershed!
Now in its 37th year, the festival serves as a gathering place for community members of all ages who enjoy the outdoors and want to experience hands-on environmental science with natural resource professionals and educators.
United in Conservation
October 2, 2026 • Lacey, WA
Join us for a day-long conference exploring how local agriculture can adapt and build resilience in the face of a changing climate. Presentations will be combined with practical, field-based learning for farmers, ranchers, gardeners, local leaders, policy makers, and more.
Featured speakers include Wolf Haven's Director of Conservation, Amy Porter, as well as local partners Jake Yancey with Tracking Y Ranch and Marc Gauthier with Conservation Northwest.
Edmonds College
October 9, 16, & 23, 2026 • VIRTUAL CLASS
Learn directly from Wolf Haven in this non-credit Continuing Education class with Edmonds College! Explore who we are and what we do for wolves. Delve into the world of wolves in North America to discover why some are endangered and others aren't, while none of them roam their historic range. We'll also take a look at just how resilient and adaptable these creatures really are.
The class meets three different times in October over Zoom.
Ohana Teen Night
October 16, 2026 • Hillsboro, OR
The Ohana Teen Program is designed to give teens a safe place to be themselves, make friends, and learn new things. Ohana Teen Nights are on most Fridays during the school year at Hidden Creek Community Center, and on October 16, Wolf Haven will be there to give a presentation!
Activities rotate regularly and include large-group games and open gym options such as basketball, futsal, volleyball, and pickleball.
Zoo Boo
October 17-18, 2026 • Tacoma, WA
Come visit Wolf Haven and our friends at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium for their annual Zoo Boo! This event offers family-friendly fall activities, underwater pumpkin carving, and costume parades - all included with regular admission.
Visitors can enjoy trick-or-treat stations, games, and specialized autumn treats for the animals during the daytime event, and get lots of great information from booths too!
WET Science Center
October 24, 2026 • Olympia, WA
Did wolves really restore Yellowstone?
Can they limit disease?
Change rivers?
Learn all of this and more during a special Wolf Awareness Week presentation by Wolf Haven staff at 2pm on October 24! Wolf crafts will also be available to make and take home all day.







