Urban Wildlife Series | Why Spruce Avenue?

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Why Spruce Avenue?

Although, Spruce Avenue is not next to our diverse river park systems, or dense woods or forest; our neighbourhood design and layout is still inviting to outdoor wildlife. Likely you would not see a moose or bear you may occasionally see larger animals like coyotes and skunks although they may not ‘live’ or den here they may transit for food. You would still benefit from knowing those who traverse our neighbourhoods and in the Edmonton area. We likely have cottages and frequent the trails that wildlife actually lives nearby too.  A lot of our information is aimed at coexisting with wildlife! Starting with Healthy backyards lead to healthy communities! No matter what our views on urban wildlife are, we need to challenge ourselves to find new and innovative ways to minimize negative interactions with the wildlife that call our cities home. Education is the first step.

What is informing the information we are sharing?

We are blessed in Alberta to have many Alberta wildlife rehabilitation groups who may be able to help.  Specifically, the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation (403-946-2361) near Calgary and importantly WILDNorth (780-914-4118)  for the Edmonton and Spruce Grove area’s websites.  We also are taking from the Government agencies like Alberta Fish and Wildlife and locally the City of Edmonton Animal Care and Control.

Other Wildlife rehabilitation groups