Celebrating Coyotes Week - A Great Success!
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As our first annual Celebrating Coyotes Week came to a close, we extended our heartfelt thanks to everyone who took part in this deeply memorable time of learning, storytelling, and shared connection. The outpouring of support from people across our wider network inspired and moved us. We were sincerely grateful for the generous submissions of stories, artwork, photos, reflections, and messages, and for the many individuals who supported the event by reading, reposting, and engaging with our daily features. Your participation gave this gathering its spirit and showed how much care and appreciation exists for coyotes and for the natural world we all share.
Because of the overwhelming number of thoughtful entries we received, we are pleased to continue featuring these works throughout the rest of March and into 2026, allowing even more voices, perspectives, and artistic works to be shared with others.
Today, National Coyote Day, March 23, 2026, marks the culmination of days that reminded us that coexistence begins with understanding. Through lived experiences, artistic expression, and shared knowledge about coyote behaviour, family life, and their vital role in healthy ecosystems, those who took part helped strengthen the nature literacy that makes humane coexistence possible.
We would also like to offer special thanks to the Coyote Watch Canada team, whose tireless effort made this first-time — and now annual — campaign such an exceptional success. Your commitment, creativity, insight, and dedication reflect the true strength of working together and the essence of canid coexistence. The care and energy you brought to this project helped turn a simple idea into something truly impactful, and your continued passion will help this annual campaign grow stronger with each passing year.
We remain deeply appreciative of everyone who stood with us in honouring coyotes, encouraging understanding of wildlife, and helping build a culture of curiosity, responsibility, and stewardship that will carry forward well beyond this event. We look forward to continuing to share additional submissions in the weeks and months ahead as part of our ongoing work in education, awareness, and compassionate coexistence.
~ For the Wild Ones ~
Coyote Watch Canada
Celebrating Coyotes Week
March 16–22, 2026 | A Week of Learning and Storytelling Ahead of National Coyote Day on March 23rd, 2026
As we lead up to National Coyote Day on March 23, 2026, we invite you to join us for Celebrating Coyotes Week — a time dedicated to recognizing one of North America’s most intelligent, adaptable, and misunderstood wild neighbours.
Coyotes are deeply family-oriented animals, raising their pups cooperatively and forming strong lifelong pair bonds with their mates. They play a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems by helping control rodent populations and naturally balancing the environments they share with us.
During this special week, we want to celebrate the countless positive and meaningful encounters people have had with coyotes. Whether it’s a quiet moment watching a coyote cross a field at sunrise, hearing their evening chorus, or witnessing their devotion to their families, sharing these experiences will help foster appreciation and understanding.
We invite you to share your stories, artwork, photos, videos, and poems about coyotes with Coyote Watch Canada. Selected submissions will be featured throughout Celebrating Coyotes Week (March 16 – 22) on our social media channels, as we count down to National Coyote Day on March 23. Your contribution will promote respectful coexistence and help dispel the myths about these remarkable animals.
You can upload your submission here — it will only take a few minutes of your time to share your creativity and personal experiences. Everyone who participates will be entered into a draw to win a special prize of CWC swag!
Together, let’s celebrate coyotes — their resilience, their family bonds, their voices across the landscape, and the important role they play in the natural world we all share.
What to Expect During Celebrating Coyotes Week
During Celebrating Coyotes Week, our community will take part in:
- Daily themes highlighting different aspects of coyote life
- Shared stories, memories, and photographs from community members
- Highlighting our wildlife education resources that encourage safe coexistence
- Reflections on the role coyotes play in healthy ecosystems
- Opportunities for people of all ages to connect with nature
How You Can Contribute
Community participation is at the heart of Celebrating Coyotes Week. We invite you to share:- Personal stories about seeing or hearing coyotes
- Photographs or short videos from your local landscape - be sure to include text that provides details for your submission
- Artwork, poems, or reflections inspired by coyotes
- Lessons learned through respectful wildlife encounters
- Classroom projects are welcome!
Guide for Sharing Your Submission
- Head to the link and answer the required questions
- Fill in the form (consent to use your submission must be completed in order for us to promote on social media and our website)
- Upload your content - multiple photos and files can be shared (if you are submitting a story, you will need to use a word doc to upload)
- For larger files you may have to email this content to: info@coyotewatchcanada.com | Subject Line should read: Celebrating Coyotes Week
- Videos and photos should come with corresponding text that provides context and details
Inspiring Wildlife Advocates Today and Tomorrow
Celebrating Coyotes Week is more than a series of posts; it’s an invitation to build a culture of curiosity and stewardship.
By sharing stories, knowledge, and respectful lived experiences with wildlife, we help inspire today’s community members and tomorrow’s nature stewards. When people learn to see coyotes not with fear, but with understanding and respect, we take an important step toward protecting biodiversity and foster healthier relationships with the natural world. Every observation shared, every story told, and every thoughtful conversation helps nurture the next generation of wildlife champions.
Whether you’re a caring citizen, amateur writer, poet, photographer, or simply someone who enjoys time in nature, we invite you to take part in Celebrating Coyotes Week and National Coyote Day. You don’t need to be a professional to share something meaningful — some of the most powerful stories, photos, and reflections come from everyday moments outdoors, or even a beloved tribute to someone special. If you have an experience, a memory, an image, or a creative piece that reflects your connection to the natural world, we would love to see it. Your voice can help inspire others to learn, appreciate wildlife, and support coexistence.
🐺 Join Coyote Watch Canada March 16–23rd as we celebrate coyotes, learn together, and strengthen our commitment to living thoughtfully alongside the wild world we share. Selected contributions may be featured during the week and throughout the year as part of our ongoing effort to promote awareness, education and coexistence. Use our form for your submission.
