[SEMCO] Coyote Presentation, Feb. 9th, 2 pm

[Michael W. Lach]

Presentation ($5/person), Feb. 9th, 2 pm, Harwich Community Center:

Ecology and Behavior of Eastern Coyotes in Eastern Massachusetts

Dr. Jonathan Way

As part of its winter lecture series, the Harwich Conservation Trust is pleased to sponsor a presentation by Dr. Jonathan Way about the Ecology and Behavior of Eastern Coyotes in Eastern Massachusetts.  This educational and intriguing presentation will take place on Feb. 9th at 2 pm in the Harwich Community Center, 100 Oak Street.  Admission is $5 per person, with proceeds benefiting the Trust's land conservation goals.

 

Very little is known about coyotes in suburban and urban settings, but Jonathan Way's research has provided insight into these fascinating, highly successful predators. Way obtained his PhD at Boston College where he combined science and educational issues associated with these creatures. He has also hand-raised a group of coyotes, which are a valuable asset to both the science and educational components of his work. He also continues to radio-collar and follow coyotes on Cape Cod and in Boston to learn about their behavior al and dispersal patterns.



Jonathan G. (Jon) Way, Ph.D., is the leader of the eastern coyote ecology project in eastern Massachusetts, which he began while at Barnstable High School on Cape Cod (1993). He received his B.S. from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst (1997), M.S. from the University of Connecticut at Storrs (2000), and Ph.D. from Boston College (2005). His research comprises four studies: free ranging studies on Cape Cod and in Boston, a captive study at the Stone Zoo, and an educational component where he assessed student learning of a coyote-based curriculum. He hand-reared the wild-born litter of eastern coyote pups (born on Cape Cod) that are currently on display at the Stone Zoo in order to conduct a behavioral and morphological study. His main interest concerns the study of predators inhabiting urbanized ecosystems. More information on these coyote projects can be found by visiting his homepage: http://www.easterncoyoteresearch.com.  

 

Dr. Way will have his book available for signing, Suburban Howls: Tracking the Eastern Coyote in Urban Massachusetts.

 

For more information about HCT's winter program schedule, please visit HCT's website, www.HarwichConservationTrust.org, email hct at cape.com, or call 508-432-3997.

 

Founded in 1988 by a group of citizen volunteers concerned with the rapid pace of development threatening the fragile natural resources of Harwich, the nonprofit HCT has since protected over 350 acres.  HCT protects natural areas by receiving land donations, purchasing land, and holding permanent conservation restrictions for properties throughout Harwich.



Michael W. Lach
Executive Director
Harwich Conservation Trust
Ph:  508-432-3997
Fax: 508-432-1311
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 101
South Harwich, MA 02661
E-mail:  hct at cape.com
Website:  www.HarwichConservationTrust.org
HCT office location:  947 Route 28, South Harwich

Assistant Director
The Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts, Inc.
Ph: 508-362-3422
Fax: 508-362-4480
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 443
Barnstable, MA 02630
E-mail:  compactm at cape.com
Website:  www.compact.cape.com
The Compact's office location:  3239 Rt. 6A, Barnstable Village
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