Mountain View BearSmart and the Bearberry Wapitana Society invite you to attend a FREE bear and cougar awareness and safety presentation on how to be safe when hiking, camping, living or working in bear country.

Topics will include: the biology and behaviour of bears and cougars, how to avoid conflicts and prevent encounters with bears and cougars, how to manage attractants, how to respond appropriately in a conflict or encounter, and how to use bear spray. Weather permitting, outdoor bear spray training (with inert spray) will be held for the first 25 people who register.

To register for the event and to reserve your spot for bear spray training, please email bearberrycommunity@gmail.com

Directions from Sundre: 24 km W from the Highway 22/584 junction on the W side of town, the hall will be on your right, next door to the Bearberry Saloon.