Bear Awareness Week, May 20-26

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Quick share this week at the Nest--it's Bear Awareness Week. Not all of us are lucky enough (like me) to have bears living nearby in the wild, but most of us will eventually camp, fish, or hike in a natural area where bears occur. It never hurts to be prepared with information about these large, charismatic mammals before you venture into the wilderness. Many zoos across the nation will be offering special presentations and events to educate and entertain, so if you live near a zoo, be sure and check out their web page.The organization, Defenders of Wildlife, has an easy way to donate five dollars to conservation efforts to save bears, wolves, and other wildlife. Simply text WOLF to 90999 and make a donation.