Living with Bears in Marin Webinar September 7, 2023

Sightings of black bears have been increasing in Marin County, and many community members have questions about living with bears. On 9/7/23 we ventured virtually into the world of black bears in Marin and beyond to:
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Welcome & Introduction
Dr. Lisette Arellano, Sr. Program Manager Conservation & Community Science at One Tam, Parks Conservancy
4:50
Bears in Marin’s public lands and ongoing conservation initiatives in the North Bay
Bill Miller, Wildlife Biologist at California State Parks, Bay Area District
15:37
Practical tips and techniques for coexistence + who to call if you see a bear
Kiana Hargreaves, Human Wildlife Conflict Specialist, California Department of Fish & Wildlife
35:43
Being with bears in Marin and creating bear-friendly culture in a time of change
Meghan Walla-Murphy, Lead Scientist at North Bay Bear Collaborative
01:05:00 Getting involved and scat collection
Peter Barto, Community Scientist at North Bay Bear Collaborative
01:09:00 Start of Q&A
01:09:03 Q1: How do bears get into Marin?
01:12:00 Q2: How can iNaturalist help us understand bears in Marin?
01:15:35 Q3: What’s the deal with bear-safe waste containers in Marin?
01:18:15 Q4: Are fruit trees a bear attractant? What’s the best course of action
01:20:30 Q5: Any recommendations for trail cameras?
01:22:00 Q6: Where can I learn more about bear-safe practices?
01:22:50 Q7: How can I help alleviate fear of bears in Marin?
Additional resources:
*Learn more*
bearwise.org
www.bearsmart.com
wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/...
*Get involved*
www.inaturalist.org
beingwithbears.org
The panel was moderated and co-produced by Michela Gentile, Science Communication Specialist, and Lisette Arellano at the Parks Conservancy in collaboration with the One Tam partners.