Sharon Meade will be hosting the BearWise program Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the Currituck County Public Library in Barco. This program starts at 4:00 p.m., is FREE and open to the public.

Black bears once roamed over all of America’s forested lands. But after European settlement, their numbers and habitat dwindled. Thanks to conservation efforts, black bears are growing in numbers and returning to areas they once lived. BearWise educates individuals and communities on how to responsibly coexist with these amazing animals.

For more information, call the Currituck County Public Library at 252-453-8345.