Coyotes Among Us Hike and Fire
Event information
Date: Friday, January 24, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Fee: Free!
Age: All ages.
Contact: 815-727-8700
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Event details
City, suburb or country, coyotes live among us. Join a naturalist on a night hike to learn about these often-misunderstood mammals. The evening will begin at the fire with a short introduction to these wild canines. Then, as we hike and explore the trails of Hickory Creek Preserve, you’ll learn how they hunt and communicate and why they are beneficial to your neighborhood. We’ll keep our ears open for howls and separate coyote facts from fiction. After the hike, we’ll return to a roaring campfire to toast a marshmallow.
Event requirements
Registration required by Thursday, Jan. 23: 815-727-8700.
Please be sure to dress for the weather as the entire program will be outdoors. Please meet at the Shagbark Grove Shelter.
The hike will be approximately 1 mile on asphalt and natural surface trails that are uneven. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.