By Sharon Herrell, Program Coordinator

Programs for 2008 

Bear Ecology — Learn the plant foods wild bears are eating.  All ages

Bear Enrichment — Our Bear Curator will use various techniques to teach Lucky different voice and hand commands.  The Bear Curator will use a microphone to explain what she is doing and what she expects Lucky to achieve.  All ages

Bears in Our Backyard & Camping in Bear Country — A discussion about living and camping in bear country followed by questions from the audience. All ages

Bears of the World — Learn the location and status of the 8 bear species in the world.  All ages

Bear Tales — Bear stories are read to children of all ages with audience participation.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Foot Loose — Identify wild animal tracks and make a mold of a yearling black bear track (outside activity if weather permits) or a stencil of a bear paw print (inside activity).  Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Jr. Biologist — Learn bear characteristics and bear ancestry with simulated den check using telemetry to locate our fake denned bear, Marbles.  A certificate is awarded at the end.  Groups only (4th to 5th grade level)

Jr. Den Check — Participate in a simulated den check done in the Cub Room with the Bear Center's plush bear Marbles. Children

Let's Talk Bear — Learn more about the Bear Center bears (Ted, Honey, and Lucky).  Have your questions answered.  All ages

Lions, Tigers and Bears — Learn how the black bear survived the Ice Age predators.  Video and discussion.  All ages

Naturalist Program — Learn about the plants an animals bears encounter in the woods.  Taught by an experienced naturalist.

Walk Like a Bear/Talk Like a Bear/Act Like a Bear — Interactive program to learn bear behavior.

Walk on the Wild Side — Tour behind the scenes of the Bear Center with a guide to learn how and what the bears are fed.  Includes a walk along the outside of the bear enclosure and a look at each bear den.  All ages

Paws and Claws — Look at the paw pads and claws of various bear species and learn how they are used.  Children

Coming in August

Jamberry Contest

Camp Bear Paw — Day camp for children (age and group size limited)