Living with Bears in Marin

By Science Communication Specialist Michela Gentile, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy

Click to view the webinar recording on YouTube.

September 2023 - Sightings of black bears have been increasing in Marin County, California, and many community members have questions about living with bears. Recently, One Tam ventured into the world of black bears in Marin and beyond during a very informative webinar hosted along with partners from CA State Parks, CA Department of Fish & Wildlife, and North Bay Bear Collaborative. We learned about bears in Marin’s public lands, ongoing conservation initiatives aimed at documenting the black bear population in the North Bay, practical tips for coexisting with these amazing animals, and how we can contribute to a bear-friendly culture in Marin.

For more information

• Watch the webinar
• Get more resources from One Tam about living with bears
• Find out about black bears and how to report sightings at Point Reyes National Seashore
• Report bear or bear sign encounters with iNaturalist
• Learn more about bears in national parks
• Contact Golden Gate National Recreation Area Wildlife Ecologist Bill Merkle with further questions or concerns about bears in our local national parks

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