Bear Aware
With FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, FLORIDA STATE PARKS, fSTOP FOUNDATION
Free afternoon sessions at Maitland Community Park about living safely with Florida black bears, bear‑proofing and wildlife conservation.
Learn to live safely with Florida's black bears from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Maitland Community Park, 1400 Mayo Avenue.
Seeing a black bear in Florida is a thrilling experience. The sighting of these large predators in your neighborhood is not always a threat to your safety. But it is important to remember that bears are wild animals and deserve respect.
These three informational sessions will show how to bear-proof your home, discourage visits to your neighborhood and respond to bears in the wild. Learn about bear management, conservation efforts and how to get involved with wildlife support organizations.
1:30 TO 2 PM - BEAR-PROOF YOUR RESIDENCE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
2:30 TO 3 PM - HIKING AND CAMPING FLORIDA STATE PARKS
3:30 TO 4 PM - PHOTOGRAPHY AND SUPPORT fSTOP FOUNDATION