Rick Lamplugh explores wolves beyond the myths and fantasies that often dictate how these essential predators are both treated and mistreated. In his presentation, Lamplugh’s uses readings from his bestselling books, as well as original music, videos, and photography. Doors will open at 6:30PM for community social, with the one-hour presentation beginning around 7PM. There will be time afterward for Q&A, and book sales and signing.

“Wolves carry more baggage than any other wild animal I know. Sometimes the baggage is negative, like the stereotypes perpetuated by children’s stories such as the Three Little Pigs. Sometimes the baggage is positive, like how wolves single-handedly save the ecosystems in which they’re allowed to survive. Somewhere between those extremes rests reality. My goal is to explore the impact of wolves with a more balanced perspective,” comments Lamplugh.

Rick Lamplugh lives in Gardiner, Montana, at Yellowstone’s north gate. He writes to protect wildlife and preserve wild lands. 'In the Temple of Wolves: A Winter’s Immersion in Wild Yellowstone' is an Amazon bestseller about the wolves and ecology of Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley, as well as Rick’s experience of living and volunteering there for three winters. Rick will share his experiences and imagery with us.

Also the author of 'Deep Into Yellowstone' and the newly released, 'The Wilds of Aging' Rick’s stories have appeared in Yellowstone Reports and the literary journals Composite Arts Magazine, Gold Man Review, Phoebe, Soundings Review, and Feathered Flounder. He won the Jim Stone Grand Prize for Non-Fiction.