A Wolf in a Backpack - A journey among the wolves of yesterday and today with a thought for tomorrow
Photo of a Wolf - Poster LWA EU
Recipients
- Primary school
- Lower secondary school
- Upper secondary school
Objectives
- Deepen the biology, ecology, and ethology of the wolf
- Retrace the history of the natural return of the wolf to our territories
- Share updated data on the presence of the species in our territories
- Discover the monitoring techniques of the species and their evolution over time
- Spread and promote responsible behavior
Recipients
- Primary school
- Lower secondary school
- Upper secondary school
Objectives
- Deepen the biology, ecology, and ethology of the wolf
- Retrace the history of the natural return of the wolf to our territories
- Share updated data on the presence of the species in our territories
- Discover the monitoring techniques of the species and their evolution over time
- Spread and promote responsible behavior
Wear the Wolf in a Back Pack and come with us to discover who the "real" wolf is
The educational proposal is linked to the Life WolfAlps EU project, which aims to improve coexistence between wolves and human activities and ensure the long-term conservation of wolves in the Alps.
Description
If you think of the wolf, what comes to mind? Who is he, where does he live, what does he eat? Should we be afraid of him? Recent studies tell of a more "wild" Italy than it has ever been in the last few hundred years but also of a territory that has undergone profound environmental changes and a different way of "living" spaces by humans compared to the past. If we add the latest scientific studies and cutting-edge technologies to this, perhaps we will have new interpretations that will help navigate the multifaceted "Wolf Planet."
Methodology
We will learn to know the "real" wolf, we will be able to distinguish it from the animal present in stories and from the sensationalistic one evoked in the newspapers. With scientific rigor, we will deepen our knowledge of this predator, discover what monitoring and study methods have been used by researchers in European projects and beyond. We will have updated data on the presence of the species in our territories and investigate the relationships that the wolf establishes with other living beings and with the surrounding environment.
A journey that will allow us to acquire tools and knowledge to form an opinion and be able to evaluate with greater expertise the information disseminated about the wolf.
Recommended period
Depending on the chosen protected area, it is possible to carry out the activity in all seasons.
Duration
- Class meeting for 2 consecutive hours + full-day field trip (recommended)
- Class meeting for 2 consecutive hours only
- Field trip only: full-day
Trasporti
- Gran Bosco di Salbertrand Natural Park: reachable by train and/or bus
- Val Troncea Natural Park: reachable by bus
- Orsiera Rocciavré Natural Park: reachable by bus
- Lakes of Avigliana Natural Park: reachable by train and/or bus
Cost covered by the school
Recommended equipment
- Long pants
- Mountain boots or shoes with non-slip soles
- Backpack with packed lunch and water bottle
- Tick and mosquito repellent
- K-way
For booking methods, rates, and information, please refer to the dedicated page
Wear the Wolf in a Back Pack and come with us to discover who the "real" wolf is
The educational proposal is linked to the Life WolfAlps EU project, which aims to improve coexistence between wolves and human activities and ensure the long-term conservation of wolves in the Alps.
Description
If you think of the wolf, what comes to mind? Who is he, where does he live, what does he eat? Should we be afraid of him? Recent studies tell of a more "wild" Italy than it has ever been in the last few hundred years but also of a territory that has undergone profound environmental changes and a different way of "living" spaces by humans compared to the past. If we add the latest scientific studies and cutting-edge technologies to this, perhaps we will have new interpretations that will help navigate the multifaceted "Wolf Planet."
Methodology
We will learn to know the "real" wolf, we will be able to distinguish it from the animal present in stories and from the sensationalistic one evoked in the newspapers. With scientific rigor, we will deepen our knowledge of this predator, discover what monitoring and study methods have been used by researchers in European projects and beyond. We will have updated data on the presence of the species in our territories and investigate the relationships that the wolf establishes with other living beings and with the surrounding environment.
A journey that will allow us to acquire tools and knowledge to form an opinion and be able to evaluate with greater expertise the information disseminated about the wolf.
Recommended period
Depending on the chosen protected area, it is possible to carry out the activity in all seasons.
Duration
- Class meeting for 2 consecutive hours + full-day field trip (recommended)
- Class meeting for 2 consecutive hours only
- Field trip only: full-day
Trasporti
- Gran Bosco di Salbertrand Natural Park: reachable by train and/or bus
- Val Troncea Natural Park: reachable by bus
- Orsiera Rocciavré Natural Park: reachable by bus
- Lakes of Avigliana Natural Park: reachable by train and/or bus
Cost covered by the school
Recommended equipment
- Long pants
- Mountain boots or shoes with non-slip soles
- Backpack with packed lunch and water bottle
- Tick and mosquito repellent
- K-way
For booking methods, rates, and information, please refer to the dedicated page
