Coexisting with Wildlife

Wild Wise Projects

Wild Wise works to help to reduce human-wildlife conflicts through public education. Our goal is to learn as much as possible about local wildlife sightings and interactions within our community.

A black bear bounding through a shallow stream, water splashing around its legs.
Photo by Josh DeLeenheer

Here are the current and ongoing projects that we are involved in:

  • Public education on how to properly manage wildlife attractants
  • Placement of signage in wildlife hotspots: bear in area & wildlife crossing signs
  • Living with Wolves Initiative
  • Cougar Coexistence Initiative
  • Purple martin nest box construction
  • Bat box construction
  • In-school educational program
  • Wild Wise courses and life-long learning sessions
  • Fairs, festivals and public presentations
  • Fruit exchange (fall)
  • Media articles and social media initiatives
  • Wildlife photography contest
  • Educational book series