Coyotes have been in the headlines, and Midpen has recently enacted temporary trail closures in areas where coyotes were exhibiting territorial behavior around dogs. The relationship between coyotes and people goes back millennia, with coyotes showing up as a frequent character in many human stories and myths.
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They are also part of the native wildlife community that share Midpen preserves with visitors, and on trails where dogs are allowed, with visitors’ pets. Midpen works to balance protecting wildlife who make their homes in the preserves, and the people who recreate in these same preserved open spaces. It all comes down to coexistence, and with coyotes, the key is doing our part to keep them wild.