Wolves of Douglas County Wisconsin
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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Published by Rachel Tilseth
Rachel holds a Batchelor of Science Degree in Art Education and is a retired art teacher. Tilseth is a freelance writer and journalist. Tilseth’s interests in nature, specifically wolves, led her to advocate for wolves and wildlife. In the year 2000 she became involved in WI DNR Wolf Recovery Program working as a volunteer winter wolf tracker to present. She founded the blog and social media network Wolves of Douglas County Wisconsin to bring education and awareness to Wisconsin’s wild wolf. Tilseth has spent several years speaking out against wolf trophy hunts. Tilseth is active in working to ban Wolf Hounding in Wisconsin. She has a strong background in the visual arts. She’s a sculptor and oil painter. Tilseth has expanded her interest into filmmaking. She’s currently in the process of creating a documentary film about the heart of wolf advocacy.
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