Forgotten Coast Black Bear Festival October 17, 2009

A one day educational event with exhibits, vendors, music, children’s activities, authors, speakers and food. Presentations by bear experts. Demonstrations on how to retrofit trash cans and other ways residents can co-exist with bears. A special Procession of the Species Parade at 1:00 featuring the Carrabelle Boys and Girls Club. A family activity pavilion and a variety of vendors and exhibits will be on display. Guided field trips to Tate’s Hell Forest are by bus and include a moderate hike to a site where biologists will provide participants with interactive lessons about bear biology, behavior and management. For information call 850.697.2585.

Official Website: http://www.carrabelle.org/bearfestival