Two free sessions will provide residents with information on living harmoniously with urban coyotes.
Coquitlam and Port Moody are collaborating with the Stanley Park Ecology Society to offer two free information sessions on coexisting with urban coyotes.
Coyote breeding season, spanning from January to April, is a period when these animals are more active as they establish and defend territories. Residents might notice an increase in coyote activity, including howling and yipping.
These sessions aim to educate attendees on minimizing conflicts between coyotes, humans, and pets. Coyotes are integral to the ecosystem, controlling rodent populations.
Led by Rose Wilkin of the Stanley Park Ecology Society, each one-hour session covers coyote breeding behaviors, myths, encounter responses, and attraction management.
The sessions are open to all ages, encouraging community participation to ensure safe coexistence with wildlife.
Port Moody Session: Register at portmoody.ca/SignMeUp or call 604-469-4556. Date: Friday, November 22, Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Location: Glenayre Community Centre.
Coquitlam Session: Details and registration at coquitlam.ca/UrbanWildlife. Date: Sunday, November 24, Time: 3 – 4 p.m., Location: Town Centre Park Community Centre.
Established in 1988, Stanley Park Ecology Society remains committed to education, conservation, and outreach after rebranding from Stanley Park Zoological Society.
Residents of Coquitlam and Port Moody share their neighborhoods with diverse wildlife, emphasizing the need for communities to manage human-wildlife interactions responsibly.
For more information on urban wildlife coexistence, visit coquitlam.ca/wildlife and portmoody.ca/wildlife.
Media contacts are available: Caresse Selk, City of Coquitlam and Lindsay Todd, City of Port Moody.