Photo by Bridger Peaks Photography

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News and Events

Fall 2025 Scholarship

We are excited to announce that we have awarded a $5,000 research scholarship to Brooke Jacobs! 🤩 Brooke is a conservation researcher whose work focuses on the expanding use of nonlethal tools in wolf-livestock conflict mitigation and on policies protecting endangered species. 🐺 Drawing on her roots in California’s ranching community, she works to bridge understanding between ranchers and wolf advocates. 🐄 Brooke holds a B.S. in Environmental Science from UCLA and is an incoming student in UC Berkeley’s Master of Information and Data Science program, where she plans to apply advanced analytics to wolf conservation challenges – particularly in California’s rapidly expanding wolf range.

We are thrilled to support Brooke in her ongoing educational journey and optimistic for the innovations her work will bring to the challenges faced by rural
communities on California’s working lands. Please join us in congratulating Brooke! If you would like to support future grants and scholarships, please consider a tax deductible donation.

2025 Women’s Educational Grant

The California Wolf Foundation in partnership with Women for Wolves is thrilled to announce the winner of our 2025 Women in Wolf Conservation $5,000 scholarship, Christina Winters. 🐺Christina is a wildlife biologist and Masters student studying wolf ecology and conservation on working lands in California in the Middleton and Brashares lab at UC Berkeley. Prior to joining UC Berkeley, Christina worked with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife on large carnivores and mesocarnivore since 2021, and was engaged on a wide range of projects around the state. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Gonzaga University, and gained a wide range of experience as a whitewater raft guide, camera trapping for jaguars in Belize and Panama, and studying fisher movement in California. Christina is a part of the California Wolf Project and we are honored to play a small part in supporting this crucial research by providing this scholarship.

Congratulations Christina! 🤩

(Photo credit: top – Malia Byrtus, California Wolf Project; bottom – California Department of Fish and Wildlife)

Community Events

January 27, 2026 – California State Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee Hearing

Please join other California wildlife supporters at the State Capitol on Tuesday, January 27^th in Room 444 for an informational hearing about “Human Wildlife Conflict” being held by the Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee. The hearing is scheduled to start at 9am and will consist of three panels of invited speakers followed by public comment.

February 21, 2026 – Wild &Scenic Film Festival

We are excited to table once again at the Environmental Fair at the Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Nevada City. The EnviroFair takes place on N Pine Street from 10am to 4pm. Come see us! Check out the WSFF page for festival passes: https://wildandscenicfilmfestival.org/

April 25, 2026 – California Duck Days

California Duck Days is a family oriented, community-based outdoor festival with activities for people of all ages, and we are thrilled to be participating for our first time! On-site activities include wetland themed arts and crafts, live animals, nature trail games, interactive exhibits, and much more. All activities are free! This event is hosted by the Yolo Basin Foundation in the Yolo Wildlife Area (45211 County Road 32B (Chiles Road), Davis, CA 95618).https://yolobasin.org/duck-days/

This free event runs from 9am to 3pm. Bring a water bottle. Food trucks will be available. No dogs permitted.

Sunday May 3, 2026 – Dino Day Science Fest at Sierra College

We’re excited to participate in Dino Day at Sierra College’s Natural History Museum! This event will feature fossils; chemistry; physics; hands-on activities; art; live animals; dissections; games; play; Dino Store; festival fare; and much more. The event is for all ages, with an emphasis on children / families. Registration and other details to follow.

Livestock Loss Compensation

We have launched our livestock loss compensation program and are now accepting applications for grants to offset wolf-caused livestock mortalities and injuries that occurred within California prior to September 23, 2021 or between March 2024 and July 1, 2024. If you have experienced livestock losses from wolf predation, we encourage you to apply to participate in our livestock loss program. For losses occurring after September 23, 2021 (but not between March-July 2024), producers can request reimbursement from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife: https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Mammals/Gray-Wolf/Grants

Bookmark Campaign

California Wolf Foundation has wolf bookmarks available to ignite the spirit of wildlife conservation in the next generation. If you are a librarian or work for a school in California and would like to request a box of FREE bookmarks to distribute to students, please reach out via email (below).

We are a charitable organization operated by volunteers. 100% of the proceeds from your donation or t-shirt purchase will directly support our mission.

Please visit our t-shirt shop where you can choose from 3 different styles with multiple product and color options!

https://www.bonfire.com/store/california-wolf-foundation/

The California Wolf Foundation is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation classified as a tax exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to our organization are tax deductible (EIN 87-3467885).