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Black Bears in Connecticut (In-Person Event)

Thursday, August 28 at 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

The “Black Bears in Connecticut” presentation focuses on the history of black bears in Connecticut, an overview of black bear habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction and current research efforts. It also provides practical recommendations for optimum coexistence with our black bear population. Black bear artifacts are shared with the audience.

Presenter: Paul Colburn is a 2015 graduate of the Connecticut Master Wildlife Conservationist Program (MWCP) and a certified Master Wildlife Conservationist (MWC). The MWCP is a Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) adult education program that trains volunteers in the fields of wildlife management, natural history and interpretation. Paul is a dedicated advocate for wildlife and is passionate about sharing his knowledge with others. He is particularly focused on teaching the basics of living responsibly with wildlife. Paul has provided hundreds of wildlife presentations for a wide variety of public and private organizations in all corners of the state. He is a graduate of Wesleyan University and served honorably in the United States Army.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Avon Library

Registration is required for this in-person event.

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Date:
Thursday, August 28
Time:
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT
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AFPL Adult Programs

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Community Room

281 Country Club Road Connecticut
Avon, CT 06001 United States

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