​​THIS PROGRAM IS NOW FINISHED. 

What should you do?

Patrol your neighbourhood periodically by walking in areas where coyotes have been observed previously or were reported by community members recently. Record the time at which you started your patrol, and the time at which you ended your patrol in our online form.

In the online form, you will be asked whether or not you patrolled to find coyotes. Answer "Yes" if you did patrol, whether or not you saw coyotes. Answer "No" if you observed a coyote opportunistically, for example on your way to the grocery store, or if you observed a coyote in response to new reports from community members. 

While patrolling, look for features that may attract coyotes and record these attractants in our online form.

Where should you go?

Knowing where to go can be tricky, especially if you have never seen a coyote in your neighbourhood before. Overall, you want to focus on places where coyotes are not welcome during day time, such as school yards, urban parks, and residential streets.  Aversive conditioning can occur in areas with mowed grass and / or planted shrubbery. We will not conduct aversive conditioning in designated Natural Areas with natural habitat  like river valleys and ravines. We will be happy to clarify any doubts you may have. Please contact us at coyotes@ualberta.ca.

​We will be updating you daily with coyote sightings received to the Edmonton Urban Coyote Project website as well as the 311 city line. We suggest you communicate with the other volunteers in your neighbourhood as talking to other volunteers will help you determine who is planning on going where that day, which will help you cover more area. Your community Facebook page could also be a good resource to consult, as coyote sightings are often reported there.

It is possible for a volunteer to patrol more than one neighbourhood. Please contact us for more information at coyotes@ualberta.ca.