Because coyotes have been a problem in Greenwood and surrounding areas, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources is hosting a coyote awareness class in Greenwood on April 2nd. Check out more coyote information in the Coyotes Seen in Turfway Park post.

The following is an excerpt from a Daily Journal article, which can be found in its entirety at http://www.dailyjournal.net/view/local_story/Class-about-coyotes-scheduled-_1425435532/ :

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources will offer a class at 5:30 p.m. April 2 at the Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St.

Speakers will include biologists, conservation officers and animal control operators. Coyotes are a native species common in all Indiana counties, including urban and suburban areas. Presentations will cover ways to reduce conflicts with coyotes, questions regarding pet safety and current hunting/trapping regulations.

The class is free. Those who wish to attend should register in advance by calling 234-8440.