Coquitlam and Port Moody are once again collaborating with the Stanley Park Ecology Society to offer two free information sessions into living harmoniously with our urban coyote population.
COQUITLAM, B.C., November 6, 2024 – Coquitlam and Port Moody are once again collaborating with the Stanley Park Ecology Society to offer two free information sessions on how to live harmoniously with our urban coyote population.
Why Attend?
Coyote breeding season spans from January to April, and during this time, these fascinating animals will be more active as they establish and defend their territories. Residents may notice increased howling and yipping as coyotes communicate with one another, and it's not uncommon to spot coyotes out and about as they search for mates.
Understanding how to minimize potential conflicts between coyotes, humans, and pets is essential for ensuring the safety of both our community and our urban wildlife. Coyotes play a crucial role in maintaining a balanced ecosystem by helping to control rodent populations and other wildlife.
Register for One of Two Free Information Sessions
Led by Rose Wilkin, Urban Wildlife Programs Coordinator from the Stanley Park Ecology Society, each one-hour session will cover:
- Coyote breeding behaviors
- Common myths and misconceptions surrounding urban coyotes
- How to respond if you encounter a coyote
- Tips for managing attractants to reduce coyote interactions
These sessions are open to all ages, and we encourage everyone to participate and learn how to coexist safely with our area’s remarkable 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, 492 Glencoe Drive
Course ID: 45105
Coquitlam Session
Details and online registration form at coquitlam.ca/UrbanWildlife.
Date: Sunday, November 24
Time: 3 – 4 p.m.
Location: Room 3 at Town Centre Park Community Centre, 1207 Pinetree Way
About the Stanley Park Ecology Society
Stanley Park Ecology Society – a registered charity since 1988 – began as the Stanley Park Zoological Society. Following the closure of the Park’s petting zoo in 1995, the society revised its name but continued with its aims of education, conservation and outreach programs.
Living Smart with Urban Wildlife
Surrounded by parks and green spaces, Coquitlam and Port Moody are home to a variety of wildlife, including bears, coyotes, deer, and other animals that sometimes travel through residential communities in search of food or shelter. Living on nature’s doorstep means we must learn to safely share our neighbourhoods with these animals. By managing attractants like unsecured garbage and accessible fruit trees, we can help prevent human-wildlife conflict and support safe coexistence with our urban wildlife. Visit coquitlam.ca/wildlife and portmoody.ca/wildlife for more information.
Media contacts:
Caresse Selk
Senior Manager Environment
City of Coquitlam
604-927-3500
urbanwildlife@coquitlam.ca
Lindsay Todd
Manager of Communications and Engagement
City of Port Moody
604-469-4724
communications@portmoody.ca
We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (HUN-kuh-MEE-num) word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-KWET-lum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the q̓ic̓əy̓ (kat-zee), and other Coast Salish Peoples.