NOTES FROM THE FIELD: AUTHOR MARY ROACH
Project Coyote’s Ranching with Wildlife Coordinator Keli Hendricks sits down to talk about all things wildlife coexistence with popular science writer Mary Roach about her new book: Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law.
Notes From the Field: From Coyote America, for Coyotes Across America, an Interview with Melinda Modisette
Eighteen-year-old Melinda Modisette has lived around coyotes for her entire life. Until she read Coyote America by Dan Flores, she had no idea that humans have waged war on coyotes for centuries, and continue to do so today.
Meet our newest Artist For Wild Nature, Michael Walker
Today, we’re introducing our newest Artist for Wild Nature, Michael Walker. Michael’s most recent project, a musical journey called Canyon, Illuminant, effortlessly draws us into deep time with hypnotic imagery of “a day in a life” of this canyon, set 15,000 years ago.
Notes from the Field: David Parsons on Why Science Must Inform the Recovery of the Mexican Gray Wolf
Science must inform the recovery of the critically endangered Mexican Gray Wolf.
The federal government predator eradication programs began in the early 1900s and by the mid-1900s, they had been effective in killing all Mexican gray wolves, or lobos, in the wild throughout their entire historic range in the southwestern U.S.
Notes from the Field: Kelly Borgmann on her Journey into the Field of Conservation
Meet our newest staff member Kelly Borgmann Where I Come From Like many of my colleagues, I fell in love with nature early in life. As a young girl, I was privileged enough to have parents who love being in nature. They took me to zoos and parks, read me Ranger Rick...
Notes from the Field: Dr. Michelle Lute on the Latest Science About Coyote Diets and Behavior
One of our greatest challenges at Project Coyote is tackling the myths and assumptions humans make about coyotes, their behaviors, and intentions: “I saw a coyote during the day, he must be rabid!” or “Those coyotes were trying to lure my dog away so they could eat her.” Perhaps familiarity really does breed contempt or, perhaps more accurately, unfamiliarity breeds assumptions that are not necessarily accurate or favorable (but that phrase doesn’t roll off the tongue as easily).
Notes from the Field: Dr. Michelle L. Lute
In this edition of our Notes from the Field blog, Dr. Michelle Lute expands on her webinar presentation and shares additional thoughts around compassionate conservation and coexistence that are informed by her extensive study and experience in the field.
Notes from the Field: Interview with Joanna Lambert re: Carnivore Conservation & Coexistence
I am thrilled to welcome Project Coyote’s newest Science Advisory Board member, Joanna Lambert. A lover and observer of the wild since she was a child, Joanna has enlightened and energized her students at numerous universities across the United States, and is currently a professor in the Program in Environmental Studies at the University of Colorado-Boulder.
Notes from the Field: Sarah Killingsworth
We’re excited to have Sarah Killingsworth join our growing pack of Wildlife Educators! Sarah has extensive knowledge and experience in the fields of wildlife and education. As a mother of two and a full-time practicing attorney with her own law firm in Marin County, CA, the fact that she finds time to volunteer for causes she believes in while also honing her abundant skills as a wildlife photographer never ceases to amaze me.
Notes from the Field ~ Interview with Dave Parsons re: Mexican Gray Wolf Recovery
Dave Parsons is a retired wildlife biologist who worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for 24 years, during which he oversaw the Mexican wolf recovery program. I met Dave when he served as my graduate school advisor at Prescott College, and I am proud to say he now serves on Project Coyote’s Science Advisory Board. While ostensibly retired, Dave continues his efforts to pressure the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to ensure full recovery of Mexican wolves to their historic range. We are so very grateful to have Dave in our pack and leading this effort.
Notes from the Field ~ John Maguranis
John Maguranis has been a valued member of our pack for a number of years. Serving as our Massachusetts Representative, he has given over 150 presentations that empower communities to coexist with coyotes. As a retired animal control officer and U.S. Army veterinary technician, John brings tremendous street cred to his talks. The National Park Service, the Appalachian Trail Association, and the Boston Park Rangers – among many others – have requested his presentations, and he’s given speeches to those and other organizations, agencies, and communities throughout the Northeastern United States. His work has even been featured in the Boston Globe.
Notes from the Field ~ Interview with Chris Schadler
Chris Schadler is a wild canid ecologist who has studied and taught wolf and coyote biology and conservation for over 25 years. She has also raised sheep using only non-lethal methods of predator control. A force to be reckoned with, Chris has dedicated her time to Project Coyote as our New Hampshire and Vermont Representative, inspiring people with presentations about coexisting with coyotes and achieving landmark policy changes for wildlife. We are lucky to have such a multidimensional and dynamic woman in our pack!