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COYOTE COUNTRY The Division of Wildlife reminds you that coyotes are not are wild animals that are predators, 111ere are several precautions people can take regarding coyotes. TIPS TO REMEMBER: Discouraging Coyotes Near Homes - Frighten coyotes with loud noises; use unnatural odors (such as ammonia) to clean trash cans. - Remove food attractants such as pet food, table scraps on compost piles, fallen fruit, and spilled seed beneath birdfeeders. - Remove vegetation and brush that provides cover for prey and hiding cover for coyotes; trim lower limbs of shrubs and conifer trees. - Use yard lights with motion detectors, the sudden ap- pearance of light may frighten coyotes away. Protecting Pets and Children - Keep pets in fenced areas or kennels. Split rail fences and invisible fences will not keep your pet safe from predators. Pet kennels and runs should have a fully-enclosed roof. - Provide human supervision while outdoors, even in your own backyard. - Do not allow pets (or children) to run loose in areas where there is coyote activity. Keep pets on leash or leave the area when you see a coyote. Most urban areas have leash laws requiring dogs to be under control. Coyotes and foxes have been known to be responsible for many cat disappearances in residential neighborhoods. -Although rare, coyotes have been known to injure people. Most of these incidents involved people feeding coyotes. Teach your family not to approach or feed wildlife. -Treat the presence of a coyote as an unfamiliar and poten- tially threatening dog. Coyote Encounters -Coyotes are usually wary of humans and will avoid people whenever possible. Aggressive behavior toward people is not normal and is often a result of habituation due to feeding by humans. - Never feed or attempt to "tame" a coyote. - Do not turn your back or run from a coyote. - If approached or followed by a coyote, make loud noises, yell and make yourselflook big. - If the coyote approaches to an uncomfortably close dis- tance, throw rocks or other objects at the coyote. -Adults should keep themselves between the coyote and small children. PESTICIDE FREE PARK The Parks and Recreation Department announces its pesticide free park program. Memory Square Park has been designated as a pesticide free area for 2008. What does staff will use no pesticides to treat the turf or flower gardens at this park. In addition to Memory Square Park, the Louisville Arboretum will also be a pesticide free area for 2008. Questions and comments about this program may be directed to 303.335.4735. WEED PULL - JULY 12 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Pulling For Colorado (P4C) is a efFort to educate Colorado about the impacts noxious weeds are having on our natural, agricultural, and recreational lands. Come and participate in Colo- rado Weed Awareness Week by help- ing to eradicate Dalmatian Toadflax at Davidson Mesa Open Space on Saturday, July 12th from 9 AM to Noon. Help pull Dalmatian Toadflax and learn about the problems that noxious weeds cause to the environment and what you can do to help. RSVP by emailing Jim Krick, Open Space Technician, at krickj@ci.louisville.co.us. PASSPORT TO ADVENTURE The Open Space Program is partnering with REI for the 2008 Kids Passport to Adventure Program! Designed for kids ages five to 12, REI's Kids Passport to Adventure program is a fun way to connect kids to the natural world and start them on a lifetime of outdoor recreation and steward- ship. Stop by the Parks & Recreation located at 719 Main Street, to pick up an Adventure Journal which ; kids can use to document their outdoor adventures. We will include a list of fun local hikes and a local trails map. Mter at least one outdoor in postcard from the journal to get a certificate of completion and a special prize - a multifunction whistle that includes a thermometer, magnifier, and compass. For more information please contact the Ember Brignull at 303.335.4729. .,...,...,...",...~.:.......-..-.:; ~. //~ ~.''\\;~ J \: ( \, .I t- t l -\ { '\ " '", / ~,,- ,,"/' ,"'-'-'"""