Wolves of Douglas County Wisconsin Films
Merriam-Webster defines activist as: a doctrine or practice that emphasizes direct vigorous action especially in support of, or opposition to one side of a controversial issue political activism, environmental activism. My first action as an activist took place in 1971 on Earth Day. I set up a booth on the University of Eau Claire campus. It’s been a protest, a sit in at a mining camp, to present day working to stop wolf hunting. I’ve met some extraordinary activists along the way. They’ve taught me more about how to be an activist. You see, they’ve led with their hearts born out of passion, for a cause they truely care about.
I have hope in people, in individuals. Because you don’t know what’s going to rise from the ruins. ~Joan Baez
Then, there’s the learning curve (ouch). Just because you care doesn’t mean everyone will be a possitive role model in…
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Rachel Tilseth is a freelance writer, fine artist, filmmaker and environmentalist. Tilseth has been a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Volunteer Winter Wolf Tracker since the year 2000. Tilseth worked with the Wisconsin Wolf Recovery Program as a volunteer since 1998, and as a result learned about the lives of wild gray wolves. Tilseth worked to draw attention to the plight of Gray wolves during the three years Wisconsin held wolf hunts. As an environmentalist Tilseth has organized events, film screenings and a film festival. Tilseth is the Producer and Director of Inside the Heart of Wolf Advocacy: The Yellowstone Story currently in production. Rachel Tilseth received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Art Education in 1992 from UW-Stout, graduating with cum laude honors.
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