Educational Events 2016

Farming with Carnivores Forum:  January 13 at 11:00 AM
Location: Maine Agricultural Trade Show, at the Augusta Civic Center in
Augusta, Maine
Come join us as two of our leading farmers, two experts on Guardian dogs, and myself will present an interactive discussion . The farmers will share their experiences with carnivores and the animal husbandry practices they use to successfully live with them. The Guardian dog experts will share important information regarding the use of these special dogs on the farm.

We are Coyote Family: March 16  All day
Hosted by Weatherbee School. Location: 22 Maine Street, North Hampden, Maine
This program is participating in a collaboration with other events for the children, in celebrating Maine Day. How do our children come to understand and respect our reclusive keystone carnivore, Coyote? They become coyotes! They become coyote parents, and coyote pups and create their own territories, along with the life they lead there. And of course…..they create their own howl! The children love it.

Book signing Celebration:  March 24  from 5:30 to 8:00 PM
Location: Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant Street, Brunswick, Maine
Come join us as we celebrate my newly published book I Am Coyote.
Maine’s celebrated artist Evelyn Dunphy will join me, sharing her beautiful watercolors inspired by specific events in my book. And we will be delighted by the beautiful Coyote music composed by Elizabeth Starr, along with spirited Celtic music of her fellow musicians.

Coyote ~ America’s Songdog:  April 9 at 10:30 AM
Location: Ellsworth Public Library, 20 State Street, Ellsworth, Maine
This is a special event celebrating the 100 Anniversary of Acadia National Park, and Ellsworth Library is partnering with them in the celebration. And of course, Coyote is an important part of that celebration….for they have brought wild music back to a once silent National Park. I will be having a book signing of my newly published book, I Am Coyote there right after my talk.

How can our Maine Land Trusts teach their Communities about Coyote? April 22 from 1:00 to 4:00PM
Hosted by the Maine Land Trust Conference. Location: Harpswell Heritage Land Trust Center, 153 Harpswell Neck Road, Harpswell, Maine. This will be a first of its kind workshop for our Land Trusts! It is meant to support our Land Trusts in their educational endeavors, teaching community members all about Coyote history and ecology, and their role as the keystone carnivore in Maine. But that is not all, those in attendance will have the opportunity to participate in an experience in Nature, that they can take home with them….and share with their communities.

Why do we need Carnivores Anyway?  April 26 at 7:00 PM
Hosted by the York County Audubon.  Location: Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Road, Wells, Maine. This presentation presents in story form and scientists’ research findings the importance of carnivores on the landscape, and how they affect ecosystem communities in important ways. We will travel from Alaska to the North Atlantic on this journey.

Coyote by Shreve Stockton

Coyote ~ America’s Songdog. May 12 at 7:30 PM
Hosted by the Cushing Historical Society. Location: 17 Hathorne Point Road, Cushing, Maine
This is a great time to share Coyote history and ecology. Coyote pups are being born at this time of the year, and their parents may be more readily seen now. They are very busy seeking food for their growing little ones.

Coyote ~ America’s Songdog:  May 18 at 6:30 PM
Hosted by Sustain Mid Maine Coalition.  Location: Colby College, Diamond Building, Room 141  Waterville, Maine
This collaboration of Maine citizens works with their communities to create life styles that support the health of the Earth and our fellow beings that we share it with.

The Use of Guardian Dogs in Sustainable Farming with Carnivores:  May 20 at 2:00 PM
Hosted by the Kangal Dog Club of America. Location: Windhover Center for the Arts, 257 Granite Street, Rockport, MA
I am pleased to be joining Jan Dohner and Stuart Richens who are experts on Kangal dogs here in America. It is a joint effort to share knowledge about this important guardian dog breed, and how these dogs can participate in carnivore conservation

Coyote Experience for 3rd graders at Lebanon School: May 24 from 1:00 PM to 3:15 PM
The third graders at Lebanon School have been studying all about wolves. Now all 85 of these wonderful children will have the opportunity to get to know Coyote through a creative experience that will get them so excited every time they hear their Coyote’s howling in their forest.

Special Luncheon Event ~ I Am Coyote.  June 29 at 11:30 AM
Savory Maine Restaurant, a unique and special eatery will host a special celebration of my newly published book I Am Coyote. As you enjoy their mouth watering luncheon, you will be serenaded by the music of Maine composer and musician Elizabeth Starr. Then as you delight in your dessert and coffee I will share some special thoughts about my book, followed by a book signing as well. Location: 11 Water Street, Damariscotta, Maine.

Coyote ~ America’s Songdog and Book Signing of I Am Coyote. July 7 at 7:30 PM
Hosted by Oceanside Meadows Institute for the Arts and Sciences. Location: 202 Corea Road, Prospect Harbor, Maine. Come join us in this beautiful space of a restored barn to share all about Coyote on a summer’s evening. Following my talk, I will be happy to sign my newly published book, I Am Coyote.

Coyote and the Boy Ben Puppet Show. July 15 at 11:00 AM
Hosted by Thomaston Public Library. Location: 60 Main Street, Thomaston, Maine.  This beautiful story honors the oral history passed down by our Native Peoples regarding their relationship with Coyote, especially Coyote’s benevolence to their children. At the same time, it expresses the close family bonds within the Coyote family.

Sharing my newly published book, I Am Coyote. July 30 from 10:30 to 12:30
Hosted by Beyond the Sea Book Shop. Location: 2526 Atlantic Highway, Linconville, Maine. I will be delighted to share this special Book Festival day with other authors, enjoying the beauty of the ocean only a few steps away. I will read special excerpts from my book, and speak of why I was inspired to write this book.

Sustainable Farming with Carnivores.  July 30 at 3:15 PM
Hosted by the Knox-Lincoln County Soil and Water Conservation District, during their day long New Farmers Workshop. Location: Aldemere Farm, 70 Russell Avenue, Rockport, Maine
This all day workshop is happening on the grounds of the farm, not inside, and so my presentation just supports new farmers understanding that their farm is an “ecosystem,” and therefore, all the members of that community need to be present.

Special Event ~ Two Authors Sharing their new Coyote Books. August 3 time TBA
Hosted by the Belfast Free Library. Location: 106 High Street, Belfast, Maine. I am joined by delightfully accomplished author, Maria Gianferrari, whose beautifully illustrated child’s book titled Coyote Moon has been newly published. It will be a Celebration! We will be joined by Maine’s talented composer musician Elizabeth Starr, performing her original Coyote music.  Both Maria and I will share what inspired us to write our books, and then we will share special excerpts.  Come join us!

Coyote ~ America’s SongDog.  August 4 at 10:30 AM
Hosted by Jackson Memorial Library, Location: 38 Main Street, Tenants Harbor, Maine. Many Maine residents on this beautiful peninsula have expressed grave concern regarding the extreme persecution of our Coyotes on this peninsula. The ongoing cruelty mars the beauty of this special place. Come join us, for education and community discussion will lead to respect and protection of this important carnivore.

Community Conversations. August 17 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM
Hosted by The Neighborhood ~Bath United Church of Christ. Location: 798 Washington Street, Bath, Maine
I have been invited to come share with the community my Work …what I am passionate about. What stirs me on, and how I go about reaching out to our communities in numerous creative projects. And it is a Conversation ~ so we want all to share their response to my words, and questions and thoughts! Come join us.

Coyote ~ America’s Songdog. September 13 at 7:00 PM
Hosted by the Friends of Waldoboro Library. Location: Waldoboro Public Library, 958 Main Street, Waldoboro, Maine Community members all over Maine are getting to know and understand America’s Songdog ~ Coyote.  Come join us.

Sustainable Farming with Carnivores September 24 at 1:00 PM

photo by Foster Farm

Hosted by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association. Location: The Common Ground Fair, Unity, Maine. Livestock Speakers Tent. Come join us as we share together knowledge and skills of farming peacefully with carnivores. Our panel of four will include David Kennard, experienced farmer and owner of a well established fencing company in new Hampshire, Billy Foster of Foster Farm who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to share, Jan Dohner, farmer and author of excellent books on guardian animals, and myself. Last year the tent was packed!

Using Guardian Animals and Farming with Carnivores
September 24 at 2:00 PM
Hosted by Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association. Location: The Common Ground Fair, Unity Maine, Livestock Speakers Tent. We are privileged to have Jan Dohner’s presentation on Guardian Animals come to Maine. She is an author and expert on Guardian Dogs, and will share some of her vast knowledge about who they are, how each breed is different, and the role of the farmers in helping these special dogs be successful in their work.
*** (She will also give this same presentation at the Fair on Sunday, September 25 at 2:00 PM)

Coyote and the Boy Ben Puppet Show September 24 at both 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM
Hosted by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association. Location: The Common Ground Fair, Unity, Maine. the Children’s Tent.  The children just cannot get close enough to the very life like mother Coyote and her pup, as they sit at the same level as the marionettes. Come join us for a magical, musical experience of who Coyote really is!

Coyote ~ America’s Songdog    October 6 at 6:30 PM
Hosted by Thomas Memorial Library. Location: 6 Scott Dyer Road, Cape Elizabeth, Maine. This is our second time back to this wonderful library. Here our suburban community members get to value their wild neighbor!