Urban Wildlife Workshop 2023 – AT

Experts from across the Metroplex will be joining us for a day of talks on urban wildlife.  Covering potential problems involving egret rookies, rats, feral hogs, coyotes, and more, talks will be of interest to city employees, master naturalists, and anyone looking to learn more about living alongside our wildlife neighbors.

Link to register:  Urban Wildlife Workshop 2023 Registration, Thu, Aug 3, 2023 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite

Cost:  $60

Please email [email protected] with any questions.

Agenda
8:30 – 9:00 am: Registration, coffee, and light breakfast
9:00 – 9:10 am: Welcome and Introduction to Speakers – Sam Kieschnick, Urban Wildlife Biologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife
9:10 – 10:00 am: Managing the Urban Human/Coyote Conflict – Adam Henry, USDA Wildlife Services
10:00– 11:00 am: Managing Nuisance Rookeries – Rachel Richter, TPWD Urban Wildlife Biologist
11:00– Noon: Feral Hogs – Taylor Garrison, TPWD Wildlife Biologist
Noon – 1:00 pm: Lunch (provided on site)
1:00 – 2:00 pm: Urban Rats – Brett Johnson, City of Dallas Conservation Manager
2:00 – 3:00 pm: A Community Approach to a Sustainable Wildlife Program – Ray Rentschler, Retired City of Arlington Animal Services
MC and Coordinator: Sam Kieschnick, TPWD Urban Wildlife Biologist