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Learn all about black bears and how to live among them.
PLEASE NOTE that masks are required over the nose and mouth AT ALL TIMES while in the library. Failure to comply will result in removal from the building.
Join Certified Master Wildlife Conservationist Paul Colburn to learn about the natural history of black bears in Connecticut. This talk includes an overview of black bear habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction and current research efforts. It also provides practical recommendations for optimum coexistence with our black bear population. Black bear artifacts are shared with the audience.
AGE GROUP: | Teens (13-17) | Family and Children (6-12) | Adults (18+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Education and Lifelong Learning |
The Ives Main Library, designed by renowned architect, Cass Gilbert in 1911, is a cornerstone of the historic New Haven Green. The facility is a community treasure and features unique design details, including several WPA-era murals. Ives is open 54 hours a week, Monday-Saturday, and houses major public service departments for children and teens as well as adult reference, a computer tech center and Ives Squared, a newly renovated space for innovation and entrepreneurship.
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