Black Bear Presentation: Sept. 24, 2016

Remember the black bear that roamed Cape Cod in 2012? Why did he visit and could it happen again? To learn about the social behavior of black bears, please join black bear expert Ben Kilham, Ph.D., on Saturday, Sept. 24th from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. in the Harwich Community Center. Known as the “Bear Man,” Dr. Kilham has been studying black bears for 25 years and also consults on panda reintroduction in China. Dr. Kilham will share his observations about black bear communication, home range, how they den, what they eat, and more. He will also share interesting stories about his work in rehabilitating orphaned bear cubs for release back into the wild. Featured in National Geographic and Discovery Channel documentaries, Dr. Kilham brings us a unique understanding of black bear behavior because of his scientific work and rehabilitation experience. He will also have his books available for sale, including Out on a Limb: What Black Bears have Taught Me about Intelligence & Intuition.
Directions to the Harwich Community Center (#100 Oak St.):
From Rt. 6, take exit 10 (if driving west on Rt. 6, bear left off exit 10 ramp; if driving east on Rt. 6, bear right off exit 10 ramp), continue south onto Rt. 124 for less than 1/10 mile to traffic light. Turn left at the light onto Queen Anne Rd. After approx. 1/4 mile, turn right onto Oak Street. After approx. 1 mile, turn right into the Harwich Community Center lot and enter through the front, center doors. Bear left in the lobby to the “multi-purpose room.”
From Rt. 6, take exit 10 (if driving west on Rt. 6, bear left off exit 10 ramp; if driving east on Rt. 6, bear right off exit 10 ramp), continue south onto Rt. 124 for less than 1/10 mile to traffic light. Turn left at the light onto Queen Anne Rd. After approx. 1/4 mile, turn right onto Oak Street. After approx. 1 mile, turn right into the Harwich Community Center lot and enter through the front, center doors. Bear left in the lobby to the “multi-purpose room.”