Bear Sanctuary News from the VSWS

In the Shadow of Bears/Yoga and Meditation class was a big hit. There are still spots left in the class in August so be sure to sign up today to ensure you have a spot waiting for you!

yoga with bears

http://www.americanbear.org/visit/events_yoga.asp

Guest Speaker Bear Specialist Dave Garshelis

Guest speaker bear specialist Dave Garshelis, the Bear Project Leader of the MN-DNR, gave a presentation at the American Bear Associations annual fundraising banquet. The American Bear Association works with Dave Garshelis on research projects and Garshelis continues to work with ABA giving valuable input in regards to bear behavior and characteristics in regards to the ecology of the surrounding area.

What you should do if you see a bear?

http://fwp.mt.gov/news/article.html?action=getArticle&id=9377

More bears than originally thought in Montana

http://www.backpacker.com/more_bears_northern_rockies/blogs/daily_dirt/1773

Will a bear smell food on your clothes if you've been cooking?

Go here to find out!
http://www.backpacker.com/ask_a_bear_cooking_clothes/blogs/daily_dirt/1721

ABA Fundraising Banquet September 19, 2009

On September 19, 2009 the American Bear Association will be holding our first ever fund-raising banquet! Our mission is to improve our ability to reach the public with effective programs designed to promote peaceful coexistence with bears through observation, experience and education. To help accomplish this mission, we hope to build our Vince Shute Wildlife Research and Education Center at the entrance to the sanctuary with the funds raised at the banquet.

The center will be multi-functional. We would like to provide research facilities for our many college interns. They currently complete their intern projects without the use of computers or even a quiet room in which to study! The Vince Shute Wildlife Research and Education Center will contain a small library, a quiet research room with microscopes and other equipment, and of course computers with internet access.

We also hope to house our year-round coordinators on-site so they may be able to have an appropriate place to do research, data collecting, and recordkeeping. Having an on-site facility will cut down on travel time and expenses to pursue those amenities that we all take for granted such as drinking water, electricity, showers, and phone service. Thus more time could be spent on exploring the different projects that would enhance the effectiveness of our educational programs and study objectives.

Please call the ABA office at (218) 757-0172 or email us at bears@americanbear.org if you would like to attend.

Recent Visitor Comments

"Love it - 6th time here!" ~ Pam from Britt, Minnesota

"This was my favorite part of my vacation!" ~ Matthew from Sauk Rapids, Minnesota

"This was great - changed a lot of attitudes!" ~ Michelle from Evansville, Minnesota

"We enjoyed watching the cubs climb the trees!" ~ Brendan and Jessica from Joliet, Illinois

"Second time here, worth the drive from Texas!" ~ Barb from Texas

"Educational, inspiring and awesome!" ~ Jeanine from Miami, Florida

"Nice place to bring the family - thanks!" ~ Mike from Superior, Wisconsin

"Great opportunity to see bears up close." ~ Ashley from Eveleth, Minnesota

"Love to still be able to experience bears in their natural habitat!" ~ Tonya and Stephanie from Duluth, Minnesota

Bear BUZZ in Cook, MN

http://www.cookmn.com/ZZZ-BearCenter.htm

A good write up on us on a local website.

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