Rally the Pack!
It’s time for the International Wolf Center to “Rally the Pack”!
Howl at the Moon Gala
Thursday, October 12, 2023–Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Bell Museum of Natural History
2088 Larpenteur Avenue West
St. Paul, MN 55113
United States
Social Hour – Food Stations – Program – Live Auction
What is a Pack Rally?
A pack rally occurs when a pack of wolves all howl together. Rallies are used as a method to gather pack members who are separated. It is also a unifying event for wolves that strengthen bonds between pack members and demonstrates solidarity and strength.
About the Event
Whether you are a long-time pack member or a lone wolf looking for a community to join—come “Rally” with us in St. Paul this October. There will be time to explore the museum, multiple food stations, Planetarium presentations, a “dress-like-a-wolf biologist” photo booth, and a program featuring a live auction. All proceeds from the Gala will go to support the International Wolf Center’s efforts to teach the world about wolves. Thanks to the support of our pack, the International Wolf Center is preparing to launch several new initiatives in the coming year. But to increase our impact, we are going to need our entire community working together to ensure a future for wolves.
This year’s pack rally will also give us an opportunity to celebrate the amazing contributions of our pack “Elder” and founder Dr. L. David Mech as we hear him speak of the people who have inspired him the most over his six-decade career in wolf conservation and research.
Why the Bell Museum of Natural History?
The Bell Museum’s world-renowned dioramas offer the opportunity to learn more about Minnesota wildlife and wild places. From the wolves at Shovel Point to dancing whooping cranes—they provide a unique chance to explore how the plants, animals, and birds that come together to form Minnesota’s biomes. Many of these dioramas were painted by the same artist (Francis Lee Jaques) who inspired the International Wolf Center logo!
Wolf-Gazing on the big screen! The Bell Museum Planetarium will feature special presentations live from the Ely Visitor Center with Wolf Curator Lori Schmidt. Get the chance to meet the newest Wolf Curator Giselle Narvaez Rivera and check in on Grayson, Axel, Rieka, Blackstone and Caz!
What’s for Dinner?
Not dinner exactly but no need to plan a hunt! There will be plenty of opportunity to graze on heavy appetizers and fill bellies at multiple food stations. Whether you are a carnivore or an herbivore, the available food will meet all dietary accommodations. There will be tacos, sliders, mac and cheese, vegetables, and hummus. To ensure an adequate number of items, be sure to select the food option of your preference (vegetarian, vegan, meat-eater, gluten-free, dairy-free). A cash bar will feature a variety of beverages including a signature wolf cocktail. Make it a mocktail if you’d like!
Formal or Flannel? Half-Fancy.
You decide. Some of us consider dress codes and think dresses and suits, others will prefer sweaters and cargo pants. Choose your fancy.
Can't make it to the Gala? Please consider a donation to support the International Wolf Center.
Live Auction Items
Wintergreen Dogsled Day Trip Value: $800
Adventure For 2 people
Available Winter 2023-Spring 2024—depending on snow conditions.
Make memories this winter on a thrilling Wintergreen dogsled day trip adventure. This hands-on experience will teach you how to drive your own dogsled powered by a team of Canadian Inuit dogs. Guides will accompany you on skis to assist as needed, point out signs of wildlife and share Northwoods lore. No experience is needed. To complete the adventure, enjoy a unique opportunity to view morning wolf care at the International Wolf Center.
Donated by Wintergreen Dog Sled Lodge and the International Wolf Center
Wolves on Ellesmere Island by Dr. L. David Mech Value: $1000
26x38 inch framed archival pigment print
Dr. L. David Mech photographed many research subjects during his 25 summers on Ellesmere Island. His studies allowed him unprecedented access to wild wolves existing without fear of humans. Produced from the original 35mm negative, this museum-quality print features an alert and suspicious pack of arctic wolves watching Dr. Mech from afar. This photo highlights the Island’s undulations and the staggering beauty of the tundra’s summer vegetation.
Donated by Dr. L. David Mech
Wind Swept Ridge by Heidi Pinkerton Value: $500
15x30 inch metal print
In the Lamar Valley of Yellowstone National Park, this stunning natural landscape captures the Junction Butte Pack. Though three to four miles away, the wolves dominate the scene with their majestic presence. This photograph captures not just a pack of wolves but the essence of the untamed wilderness that is Yellowstone National Park, where nature’s beauty and raw power coexist in perfect harmony.
Donated by Heidi Pinkerton
Wildlife Watching with Yellowstone Wolf Tracker Value: $2000
2-Day Guided Adventure for 4 people
Valid through December 2024.
Explore Yellowstone’s famed Lamar Valley, one of the best places in the world to view wolves and other free-roaming wildlife. Wildlife experts from Yellowstone Wolf Tracker will take you on a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the world’s first national park. Choose dates that work best for you (subject to block-out dates). Flights and lodging not included.
Donated by Yellowstone Wolf Tracker and the International Wolf Center
The Wolf, by Dr. L. David Mech Value: $Priceless
This signed, pristine first edition copy of The Wolf, printed in 1970 is from the author’s private collection. This edition is out-of-print and rarely found on the secondary market.
Donated by Dr. L. David Mech
Sponsors
Nancy Gibson
Deborah A. Reynolds
The Patel Family
The Nordine Family
It is not too late to be an event sponsor!
Or contact Manisha Nordine: manisha@wolf.org