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Wild Maine: “American Black Bear Monitoring in Maine”

  • Camden Public Library Camden, Maine 04843 USA (map)

Our “Wild Maine” series of nature programs, in partnership with the Camden Public Library, continues in 2024 with a presentation by bear biologist Randy Cross who will present an overview of Maine’s long term bear monitoring program with the Maine Fish & Wildlife Department.

This is a hybrid event and will take place in person in the Picker Room at Camden Public Library as well as on Zoom. To attend virtually, register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LKkQxTwgS1mS8vMsh9V2wg


About the Presenter:

Randy Cross worked as the field crew leader on Maine’s black bear monitoring project for 38 years, with two field seasons each year, including spring trapping and winter den visits. Cross is now retired but still works with the field crews on contract basis. He will soon be starting his 42nd trapping season and . “42 years of counting bears,” says Cross. “I can’t wait!”

Only with your support can we continue to offer this free series!

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Wild Maine: “Keeping Track of Scaled Jewels: The Biology and Conservation of Maine’s Butterflies”