The Elk Valley Bear Aware Program is hosting a predator friendly farming and electric fencing workshop on Sunday September the 7th from 10am to 4pm. This free workshop will address:
# Coexisting with wild predators,
# Practical on the ground conflict mitigation,
# livestock carcass removal,
# Potential problems during a drought season,
# How to stay safe while hunting,
# Managing livestock, garden and fruit in bear country.
You must reserve your spot if you'd like to attend - Please RSVP to: Sarah @ s_smith2005@hotmail.com 250-531-0311
The Community EcoGarden, the Cottonwood Tree, Advocates for Local Living and Bear Aware have teamed up to create the Fernie Apple Exchange. The great successes of the program last year has allowed them to move from offering just a physical board to the addition of a online resource for the community to easily access.
"It's so simple" said Bear Aware coordinator Kathy Murray, "It connects our community and ensures the many apples in our community feed families, not bears".
