NPR Environmental Reporter Caroline Eggers’ ongoing research highlights Appalachian Bear Rescue’s future. The following is an excerpt from NPR’s latest coverage of Appalachian Bear Rescue by Caroline Eggers: Black bear…
On Thursday, June 18, 2026, Appalachian Bear Rescue (ABR) & Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) publicly announced the green light to resume rehabilitation of injured and orphaned black bear cubs…
In her latest piece, WPLN environmental reporter Caroline Eggers asks: “Black bears are threatened by climate change. How can we help?” Below is an excerpt from Eggers’ piece, which features…
May 21, 2026 – Welcome Naturalist Jon D. B. to the ABR Team! We’re thrilled to announce that Jon D. B. is assisting ABR as a Communications Specialist! Many…
May 10, 2026 – Appalachian Bear Rescue Update from Executive Director Greg Grieco Firstly, thank you all for being such incredible supporters of wildlife conservation and our black bears,…
April 25, 2026 – All About Bear Roundworm In this talk, Appalachian Bear Rescue’s resident Parasitologist and Lead Curator, Seth Wyckoff, speaks on the focal species of ABR’s ongoing…
April 16, 2026 – A Legislative Victory for Black Bears in Tennessee The passage of a new bill in the Tennessee State Legislature known as SB2597/HB2215 is a huge…
March 31, 2026 – With Gratitude This past Sunday, we held our very first ABR’s Rockin’ For the Rescue Concert at The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint in Maryville,…
February 3, 2026 – Meet ABR’s Executive Director As longtime members know, Greg Grieco has been an integral part of Appalachian Bear Rescue for a decade. Over the last…