This week I am taking us back to 2010, when I had the marvelous opportunity to walk with a wolf. Yes, you are reading this correctly! At that time, I was part of a very active photography group in Worcester, MA, where there were always great opportunities for collaboration and shared exploration. One of the outings that we had was to a wolf conservancy organization named Wolf Talk.
Here’s a photo from that experience…
Meet Denahee, one of the wolves at Wolf Talk. With our guide, we went for a walk through the woods with Denahee, which was an amazing experience. Denahee clearly knew those woods really well and would roam with us, staying in contact with the group.
At one point, as we were listening to the guide, Denahee walked up next to me and leaned into my knee to connect with me. That was a special moment. Our guide looked and explained that Denahee had accepted me as part of her pack.
Yes, wolves are wild animals, and they are misunderstood. They are a critical part of the ecosystem and need to be cherished as such. They also are our friends!