Creatures of the Night: Coyotes

As night falls, the places we spend time outdoors can feel like a very different place. Familiar trails melt into shadows, and the daytime soundscape is replaced with things that go bump in the night as nocturnal creatures come out to play. Join the Elkhart County Parks as we lift night’s veil to reveal the hidden lives of these creatures of the night, from spiders weaving webs to bats on the wing.

Join Urban Wildlife Biologist Jessica Merkling (IDNR) for a “Coyote Walk and Talk,” an engaging program that separates myth from fact about one of our most adaptable native animals. Learn about coyote natural history, behavior, and coexistence tips, then head onto the trail to look and listen for coyotes in their natural habitat. Perfect for anyone curious about the wild neighbors living right in our communities.

NOTE: Parking is VERY limited so we will meet at the Elkhart Historical Museum and carpool to the site 5 minutes away. Please plan travel time accordingly.

⚠️☔ This hike is weather-dependent. ➠ Check the event page for updates before heading out.

• 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧: Come prepared for a hike in uneven terrain.
• 𝗦𝗨𝗚𝗚𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗚𝗘𝗔𝗥: Bug spray and hiking shoes.