Night at wolf camp is the most peaceful time of day. Walking back to your tent after a long hot day with a flashlight in hand and only the crunch of gravel disturbing the silence. One of these nights I walked back to my tent looking up at the clear night sky, trying to pick out the summer constellations out of the millions of shining stars. When I got to my tent I heard the Owyhee Pack start to howl so I stepped out on my porch to listen. As I was listening I noticed that the full moon was partially covered by thin wispy clouds. Then our resident Barred Owls began hooting as they do most nights at wolf camp. Standing there, taking in the sounds of the night, something flew in front of me and began flying tight circles around me. Soundless except for the moving air, I realized that a small bat was keeping me company on this night. After it flew away to catch its meal, I thought to myself, all I need is a broomstick and bubbling cauldron to complete this scene. There is something about the cool night air and lack of civilization at wolf camp at night that makes you cherish the time you have here. When people go to sleep for the day, all of my favorite creatures wake and start their adventures. Before I came to wolf camp I thought the night was the most daunting time of day to be out in the woods. But since I have been here, it's the time I look forward to the most.

Katelynn Karch , WERC Summer Intern