Coyote photos courtesy of Dave Soderstrom Photography. All of the photos are of coyotes in the Kane County area.

Coyotes are abundant in Kane County, and they captivate the imagination with their yipping in the night and their secretive habits.

Learn about coyotes in Kane County on Saturday, Jan. 21, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Pingree Grove Forest Preserve in Hampshire. On this guided hike, you’ll search for coyote tracks, scat and other evidence of their activity. Along the trail, you’ll learn about the coyote behavior and their role in ecology.

And who knows, maybe you’ll even see one along the way.

Advance registration is required for this free, all-ages program. Call 630-444-3190 or e-mail programs@kaneforest.com to register.

Pingree Grove Forest Preserve is located at 14N187 U.S. Route 20, Hampshire.

For more information on Forest Preserve District nature programs, visit www.kaneforest.com.

To see more of Dave Soderstrom’s photos, visit FLICKR.com /davesoderstrom.

Coyote photos courtesy of Dave Soderstrom Photography.

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