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Becoming Wolf: The Eastern Coyote in New England

Natural NH Winter Series

2025-01-23 18:30:00 2025-01-23 19:30:00 America/New_York Becoming Wolf: The Eastern Coyote in New England Chris Schadler, Wild Canid Ecologist, tells the story of the eastern coyote. Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room

Thursday, January 23
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-23 18:30:00 2025-01-23 19:30:00 America/New_York Becoming Wolf: The Eastern Coyote in New England Chris Schadler, Wild Canid Ecologist, tells the story of the eastern coyote. Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room

Chris Schadler, Wild Canid Ecologist, tells the story of the eastern coyote.

An eastern coyote is defined as much by its western coyote ancestry as by the DNA contribution from the eastern wolf. Coyotes in the northeast vary physically and behaviorally from its smaller western relative – while still carrying their incredible adaptability. This program delves into the ecology and behavior of this creature, its indefatigability and how it is the human who must adapt to live with the coyote.

On the horizon, however, is a native carnivore which fled the northeast during wolf removal and now may be trying to return: The eastern wolf. A look-alike to the coyote, it has been killed mistakenly for its similarity of appearance to the coyote. We’ll talk about how the wolf and coyote might negotiate a truce in the northeast and how we might do the same.

Presented by Chris Schadler.


Chris earned a Masters in Conservation Biology at Antioch University Graduate School. Her thesis focused on the natural recovery of the Eastern Timber Wolf in Michigan.

While wolf recovery was the focus of her early work in the 1970s, Chris’ attention shifted to the eastern coyote when she moved to New England in the 1980s. She chose a farm beset with coyote problems to raise sheep and train her border collies. Using sound livestock management and common sense, she [and her sheep] avoided any predation.

Beginning in the early 1990s, Chris taught in the Dept. of Natural Resources at the University of New Hampshire and instructed and mentored adult degree candidates in the UNH System at Granite State College.

Chris recently co-founded the NH Wildlife Coalition which advocates for predators, is the NH Representative for Project Coyote, and chairs the Webster Conservation Commission. Chris continues her work of nearly 40 years educating the public about the eastern coyote and the benefits of coexisting with wild creatures.

www.nhwildlifecoalition.org  


The Natural NH Winter Series is generously sponsored by anonymous donors. These donors coordinated and produced the events.  PTL is very thankful to them for their dedication to providing educational opportunities to our community in the areas of environmentalism and conservation.

This program is free and open to all. Please note that library parking is not guaranteed. Patrons who are able are encouraged to take advantage of Peterborough’s walkable downtown by parking in the Depot Square or Riverwalk lots. 

 

**Photo courtesy of Chris Schadler**

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lecture/Talk | Community |

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Peterborough Town Library

Phone: 603-924-8040

Hours
We're closed Monday May 26 due to Memorial Day
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About the branch

Peterborough Town Library, located downtown at the corner of Main and Concord/Rt 202, has a large meeting room, study rooms, classroom, and a board room available to the public.

Upcoming events

Fri, May 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
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Mon, Jun 02, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
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Wed, Jun 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Thu, Jun 05, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Our book group for 5th graders and up! Click on the event title for more information!

Thu, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A film about why you should join a club... MAXT Makerspace and the Library are thrilled to screen this film and start the conversation about creating new clubs in Town.

Fri, Jun 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
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Mon, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Free gentle morning yoga class. Made possible by The River Center.
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Wed, Jun 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
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Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Our book group for 1st-4th graders and their families! Click on the Event Title for more information.

Thu, Jun 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
CALLING ALL WRITERS (and curious readers/listeners)!! The Peterborough Town Library and Monadnock Underground are hosting a free form OPEN MIC for writers of all genres and levels of experience!

Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
The PTL Dinner Club and Rosaly’s Garden & Farmstand are coming together to host an unforgettable farm-to-table dinner at Rosaly’s for PTL library card holders!

Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Monadnock Handcrafters is an informal drop-in group. Bring your knitting, spinning, and other handwork projects for this low-key get together.

Mon, Jun 16, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
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Tue, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
This month we will be reading, "News of the World" by Paulette Jiles.

Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Join our new meditation class starting in April and running through June. Each session offers a peaceful space to rest, relax, focus, and practice mindfulness.

Wed, Jun 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
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Mon, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Free gentle morning yoga class. Made possible by The River Center.

Tue, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
AI is changing the landscape of online scams, making them harder to recognize. Join Tim and Rebecca to learn practical strategies for identifying and avoiding these evolving threats.

Wed, Jun 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
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Thu, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A monthly offering of free yoga at PTL. All levels welcome.

Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
This month we will be reading "The Song of Achilles" by Madeline Miller.

Sat, Jun 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Monadnock Handcrafters is an informal drop-in group. Bring your knitting, spinning, and other handwork projects for this low-key get together.

Wed, Jul 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Wed, Jul 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Cancelled
Thu, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library
Our book group for 1st-4th graders and their families! Click on the Event Title for more information.

Thu, Jul 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
CALLING ALL WRITERS (and curious readers/listeners)!! The Peterborough Town Library and Monadnock Underground are hosting a free form OPEN MIC for writers of all genres and levels of experience!

Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Monadnock Handcrafters is an informal drop-in group. Bring your knitting, spinning, and other handwork projects for this low-key get together.

Wed, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Jul 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Abbot Board Room
The Board of Library Trustees meets the third Thursday of the month at 5:30pm unless otherwise posted. Meetings are open to the public.

Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
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Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Monadnock Handcrafters is an informal drop-in group. Bring your knitting, spinning, and other handwork projects for this low-key get together.

Wed, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Wed, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Monadnock Handcrafters is an informal drop-in group. Bring your knitting, spinning, and other handwork projects for this low-key get together.

Wed, Aug 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Aug 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
CALLING ALL WRITERS (and curious readers/listeners)!! The Peterborough Town Library and Monadnock Underground are hosting a free form OPEN MIC for writers of all genres and levels of experience!

Wed, Aug 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Aug 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Abbot Board Room
The Board of Library Trustees meets the third Thursday of the month at 5:30pm unless otherwise posted. Meetings are open to the public.

Sat, Aug 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Monadnock Handcrafters is an informal drop-in group. Bring your knitting, spinning, and other handwork projects for this low-key get together.

Wed, Aug 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!