HOWL is a gathering of ethical wildlife photographers. We are fascinated by wildlife, we love cameras, and we care deeply about the sustainability of our planet. The convention strictly abides by COVID-19 health restrictions regarding small gatherings. In-person attendance is capped at 40 people, meanwhile there is also the option to purchase an online pass which allows you to enjoy HOWL safely from home.
Mad Musher will supply Howlers with takeout food which can be enjoyed in the comfort of your vehicle, outdoors on the Mad Musher patio, or outdoors at nearby Galeairy Lake Memorial Park. Howlers may choose to eat inside the Mad Musher Restaurant, but they must wear a mask at all times. Indoors, a mask can be taken off only if you are actively eating.
For safety reasons there will be no indoor live music at HOWL. The live music will be held outdoors at the Camp Bongopix Lodge, a 4,000 square foot lawn that is perfectly designed for safe, socially distanced campfire concerts. Live music will be BYOB, alcohol will not be sold but you are free to bring your own (don't drink and drive).
It is very possible that the American border will remain closed by October 23rd, 2021. Melissa Groo will likely be limited to attending in virtual format. John E. Marriott will make an attempt to attend in person, but only in the event that the health crisis in Canada does not deteriorate.
Friday, October 23, 2020
5:00pm-5:30pm: Socially distanced, outdoor meet-and-greet, Takeout appetizers @ Mad Musher Restaurant & Patio (29588 Highway 60, Whitney, ON, K0J 2M0)
5:30pm-6:30pm: Takeout dinner @ Mad Musher
6:30pm-7:00pm: Mask-up and move over to Lester B Smith Community Centre.
7:00pm- 8:30pm: Presentation by John E Marriott @ Community Centre
9:00-11:00pm: Live music by Adam Ruzzo at Camp Bongopix Lodge (50 Galeairy Lake Road, Whitney, ON, K0J 2M0)
Saturday, October 24, 2020
6:30am-7:00am: Continental takeout breakfast @ Mad Musher (29588 ON-60, Whitney, ON K0J 2M0)
7:00am-10:30am: Photography Field Trips in Algonquin Park
10:30am-11:15am: Takeout brunch @ Mad Musher
11:15am-11:30am: Mask-up and move to Lester B Smith Community Centre
11:30am-1:00pm: Presentation by Sandy Sharkey @ Lester B Smith Community Centre (32 Hay Creek Rd. Whitney, ON, K0J 2M0)
1:00pm-1:30pm: Coffee Break Outdoors
1:30pm-3:00pm: Presentation by Connor Thompson @ Community Centre
3:00pm-3:30pm: Coffee Break Outdoors
3:30pm-5:00pm: Interactive Q-&-A panel with all HOWL speakers (Melissa and John likely via Zoom)
5:00pm-5:30pm: Takeout appetizers @ Mad Musher Restaurant & Patio
5:30pm-6:30pm: Takeout dinner @ Mad Musher Restaurant & Patio
6:30pm-7:00pm: Mask-up and move to Community Centre
7:00pm-8:30pm: Presentation by Melissa Groo (likely via Zoom) @ Community Centre
9:00pm-11:00pm: Live music by the Bongopix house band at Camp Bongopix Lodge (50 Galeairy Lake Road)
Sunday, October 25, 2020
6:30am-7:00am: Continental Breakfast @ Mad Musher (29588 ON-60, Whitney, ON K0J 2M0)
7:00am-10:30am: Photography Field Trips
10:30am-11:15am: Brunch @ Mad Musher
11:15am-11:30am: Mask-up and move to Lester B Smith Community Centre (32 Hay Creek Rd. Whitney, ON, K0J 2M0)
11:30am-1pm: Presentation by Chris Gilmour @ Community Centre
1pm: Final wolf HOWL and good bye, see you next year!
Copyright image “The Mustangs” by Sandy Sharkey used with permission. Copyring Bongopix images used with permission.
