The following is forwarded by INC:
In response to the numerous coyotes seen in the area in recent months, there is a community meeting in conjunction with the Mayor’s Office on Thursday February 26, 2009 at 6 p.m. at Temple Emanuel, 55 Grape Street. The wily and adaptable coyote has learned how to find new territory in North American cities, and Denver is no exception. Urban coyotes thrive in close proximity to people and pets. While they reduce rodent populations and act as a valuable top predator in our urban ecosystem, they also can target small pets and get too comfortable approaching people.
Melanie Kaknes, District Wildlife Manager for the Colorado Division of Wildlife, and Ashley Delaup, Wildlife Ecologist for Denver Parks and Recreation, will be discussing safety tips and the City’s response to the influx of coyotes we’re seeing in our neighborhoods.
For more information, please contact Heather Barry, neighborhood liaison for the Mayor’s Office, at (720) 865-9103.
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Additional opportunities to learn about Coyotes in our neighborhoods:
Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. Denver Parks and Recreation begins training volunteers in coyote hazing techniques. Sign up to volunteer by contacting Ashley Delaup, 303.455.0785. Training will take place in the north parking lot of Bible Park. Volunteers will receive training on effective and humane hazing & participate in reshaping the behavior of our local coyotes.
Filed under: Environmental Impact, Government, Neighborhood Stability, Residential Living Tagged: | Urban coyotes
