Avoiding Conflict with Urban Coyotes

Please join Linda Bolon, a 14-year Project Coyote Program Associate, for an informative and engaging talk about coexisting with urban coyotes. Coyotes are members of the dog family and one of the most adaptable animals in the world, having adapted readily to the changes caused by human occupation. As more people move to the West Valley, “urban coyote” sightings are becoming commonplace in neighborhoods and on golf courses.  This informative presentation will explore the behavior, biology and the ecological importance of coyotes.  It will also discuss how and when to haze* coyotes, and most importantly, how to avoid conflicts.

*Hazing is a method that uses deterrents to move an area or discourages an undesirable behavior or activity.  Hazing demonstrations will be given.

Project Coyote is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to promote compassionate conservation and coexistence between people and wildlife through education, science and advocacy. Linda first became involved in coyote related issues when neighbors in Goodyear, AZ rallied for removing coyotes from the community.  Linda founded the Wildlife in Neighborhoods program, which provides information about coyotes and how we can coexist with our wildlife neighbors.

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