women who run with wolves
Conservation is strongest when women are empowered to lead, advocate, create, and reconnect with the natural world. We create opportunities for women to engage in wildlife conservation & wolf advocacy to inspire change.
find your wild
programs
why women & wolves?
The connection between women and wolves runs deeper than conservation. Anthropologists have suggested that women and children may have played an important role in the early socialization of wolves, helping forge the relationship that would eventually give rise to dogs and one of humanity's oldest partnerships.
Across cultures, wolves have also lived in our stories. From La Loba, who sings life back into wolf bones, to the She-Wolf of Rome who nurtured the founders of a civilization, wolves have long been associated with wisdom, resilience, community, and the wild.
At Women for Wolves, we believe stories shape values. When wolves are honored in culture, they are more likely to be protected in life. By reconnecting women with nature, stewardship, and conservation, we hope to foster a future where both wolves and people can thrive.
women led since 2013
$10,000
Conservation funds awarded
1000+
Women served in 2025
40+
Conservation & animal behavior jobs provided.
10+ million
Women reached on advocacy.
why women in conservation?
Women remain underrepresented in conservation, holding only about 23% of senior leadership positions globally and making up just 31% of conservation scientists and foresters in the United States.
This gap matters. Diverse perspectives strengthen conservation outcomes, community engagement, and coexistence efforts. By supporting women as scientists, educators, storytellers, and leaders, we help build a stronger future for wildlife, ecosystems, and the people who depend on them.
Women Who Run With Wolves — Reading List
Books that explore the deep relationship between women, wolves, science, and the wild:
Women Who Run with the Wolves — Myth, psychology, and the wild feminine
Once There Were Wolves — Wolf reintroduction, trauma, and healing
The Reign of Wolf 21 — Family bonds and leadership in wild wolves
Braiding Sweetgrass — Indigenous ecology, reciprocity, and coexistence
Growing Papaya Trees — Indigenous science, climate justice, and relationship to land
A Woman Among Wolves — Wolf conservation, field biology, and female leadership
Wild Souls — Compassionate conservation and empathy for wildlife
Women's Art for Conservation
Protecting wolves needs cultural change as well as science and policy. Art fosters empathy and connection where data can't. Our painting workshops and gatherings unite women with wildlife, build community, and fund conservation. Event proceeds support coexistence education, advocacy, and sanctuary care.