When my husband and I moved back to Suffield from New York in 2014, we were delighted to return to nature and enjoy the local wildlife. We were not prepared for the first time a huge black bear lumbered through our yard, and he was the first of many bears to visit, including a mama with her three cubs.
A surprising Springtime visitor!
We had so many questions: Were we safe? Was our dog safe? What should we do, or not do, to coexist with black bears?
If you have questions like these, you’ll want to join the Suffield Garden Club on March 4 for an enlightening program by Connecticut Master Wildlife Conservationist Paul Colburn. Paul’s presentation will focus on the natural history of black bears in Connecticut, as well as black bear habitat, diet, behavior and reproduction. He’ll also provide practical recommendations for optimum coexistence with our black bear population.
Paul Colburn is a 2015 graduate of the Connecticut Master Wildlife Conservationist Program (MWCP) and a certified Master Wildlife Conservationist (MWC). He 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 and offers presentations on Black Bears Bobcats, Eastern Coyote, Fisher, White-tailed Deer and more for adults and children.
The Suffield Garden Club, organized in 1934, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the beautification of Suffield. To become a member or to learn more, visit www.SuffieldGarden Club.org.
Program information:
Presentation March 4, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Kent Memorial Library Auditorium, 50 North Main St. (Rt.75), Suffield, CT.