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Living With Urban Wildlife Information Available
10-01-09
Seen a coyote in your neighborhood and wonder if you're safe? Are white-tailed deer, beaver or raccoons becoming a problem on your suburban property?
If so, make note that the Department of Natural Resources will offer the free seminar "Living with Urban Wildlife" in Bloomington on Oct. 8, at the Main Library Auditorium, 303 E. Kirkwood Ave. No registration is required.
From 6 to 8 p.m., attendees will learn the facts about various aspects of wildlife management, including relevant laws, basic biology, and methods to control wildlife damage from animals such as those listed above, geese, coyotes and others.
"Wildlife is a valuable asset and can add a sense of tranquility in a busy neighborhood;" said Shannon Winks, DNR urban wildlife biologist, who is running the seminars, "however, if not kept in check, wildlife can invade homes, eat valuable plantings, and leave behind a mess."
"In this free workshop, suggestions for preventing conflicts with wildlife will be covered. We will also discuss various gadgets on the market and talk about what works and what doesn't."
Landowners, managers of corporate campuses or golf courses, as well as park employees and the general public are invited.
The same seminar will be offered in Fort Wayne and Clarksville. Fort Wayne's is Oct.14, at the Allen County Extension Service Office at IUPU-Fort Wayne, 4001 Crescent Ave. Space is limited. Call (260) 481-6826, option 3, to reserve a seat. Clarksville's is Oct. 22, at the Clarksville Middle School, 101 Ettles Lane. Registration by calling (812) 283-5313 is required. Both run from 6 to 8 p.m.
For further information, contact Winks, (812) 334-1137, swinks@dnr.IN.gov.
If so, make note that the Department of Natural Resources will offer the free seminar "Living with Urban Wildlife" in Bloomington on Oct. 8, at the Main Library Auditorium, 303 E. Kirkwood Ave. No registration is required.
From 6 to 8 p.m., attendees will learn the facts about various aspects of wildlife management, including relevant laws, basic biology, and methods to control wildlife damage from animals such as those listed above, geese, coyotes and others.
"Wildlife is a valuable asset and can add a sense of tranquility in a busy neighborhood;" said Shannon Winks, DNR urban wildlife biologist, who is running the seminars, "however, if not kept in check, wildlife can invade homes, eat valuable plantings, and leave behind a mess."
"In this free workshop, suggestions for preventing conflicts with wildlife will be covered. We will also discuss various gadgets on the market and talk about what works and what doesn't."
Landowners, managers of corporate campuses or golf courses, as well as park employees and the general public are invited.
The same seminar will be offered in Fort Wayne and Clarksville. Fort Wayne's is Oct.14, at the Allen County Extension Service Office at IUPU-Fort Wayne, 4001 Crescent Ave. Space is limited. Call (260) 481-6826, option 3, to reserve a seat. Clarksville's is Oct. 22, at the Clarksville Middle School, 101 Ettles Lane. Registration by calling (812) 283-5313 is required. Both run from 6 to 8 p.m.
For further information, contact Winks, (812) 334-1137, swinks@dnr.IN.gov.
Contact:
Marty Benson, DNR assistant director of communications, (317) 233-3853, cell (317) 696-9812.
Marty Benson, DNR assistant director of communications, (317) 233-3853, cell (317) 696-9812.
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