“This event encourages both resident and visitor to connect with nature and will help to foster sustainable behaviour,” said Mayor Greg Gardner. “Learn about the progress the District of Squamish has made towards becoming a Bear Smart Community and talk with community groups and organizations about their involvement with and promotion of environmental awareness within the Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada,” continued Gardner.

Event Highlights:

Slide Show with Michael Allen - photographer and researcher Michael Allen will illustrate the foraging behaviors and relationships between weight gain, berries, and cubs amongst the longest studied black bear population at Whistler.

Kids – will enjoy making crafts, playing in the bouncy castle, listening to bear stories and having a chance to win great prizes.

The Passport to Learning – Receive a Passport to Learning when you arrive and as you visit each community booth get a stamp on your passport; once you have completed your passport, enter it to win a great gift basket.

Bears Helping Bears – Come and meet the different mascots including RCMP Safety Bear, and the Coast Guard’s Polar Bear, Putka. The mascots will be giving out bear hugs in support of the Black Bears in our community.  

Showing at the Squamish Adventure Centre Theatre
Living in Bear Country from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Michael Allen’s slide show/presentation 12 – 12:45 p.m.
Papa Bear: Ben Kilham 1 – 2:00 p.m.    
Silent Auction
·    Two tickets for bear/wildlife viewing in Whistler
with Michael Allen, bear researcher valued at $370.00
·    A wooden bear carving valued at $250
·    Four Grouse Mountain general admission tickets
(includes grizzly viewing, raptor show etc.) valued at $151.80

This event is about having fun while learning about Black Bears, nature and the unique environment we live in. There is fun for the whole family, so come out and connect with nature.
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For more information please contact Bear Aware Coordinator Meg Toom at: 604.815.5066