Bear Video on Friday Night

Let me start off by saying that I am nuts about black bears.  Over the years, I have been fortunate to watch several bears foraging unaware of my presence while hiking (not at Mariton).  I have even bumped into a few bears on the trail.  Each encounter is a treasured memory.  (This photo was taken by my friend Fred, in his back yard.)

For some decades, Pennsylvania has led the nation with its bear research.  "On the Trail of Pennsylvania's Black Bears" will be the featured film this Friday night at Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary.  This video was produced by the PA Game Commission, and highlights some the ground breaking research that was started in the 1980s.  The film is still timely and introduces you to the seasons of a black bear's life.  There are still many misconceptions about black bears and this film addresses them concisely.  The wildlife photography is spectacular (you will crawl into a bear den).

I plan to start right at 8:00 p.m., as the movie is 100 minutes long.  We will take a short break in the middle.  We will serve popcorn and lemonade as refreshments.  Please call (610-258-6574) if you plan to attend, so we can plan accordingly.