North Hempstead, NY – North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Department of Parks and Recreation are pleased to announce that they will be hosting an informative lecture for residents on coyotes and red foxes on Thursday, March 23 at 6 p.m. at Clark Botanic Garden in Albertson.

The lecture will be given by Frank Vincente, founder of The Wild Dog Foundation. Vincente, who lives in Mineola, has been studying wild dogs and coyotes for decades. The event will discuss the migration of these animals to the North Shore of Long Island, how people and wild dogs can coexist in suburbia, and how to act when if one sees a coyote or red fox in the wild. The lecture will also feature a questions and answers segment.

The event is free of charge to residents. Clark Botanic Garden is located at 193 I.U. Willets Road in Albertson. For more information, please call 311 or visit www.northhempsteadny.gov.