Photos from successful Hoedown
This was the sign that welcomed folks to the Mountain Hoedown in Gatlinburg TN on Saturday October 16th. We wrote about the event earlier, encouraging everyone to attend and support the…
ABR to appear at Cosby festival
A fall festival will take place in Cosby TN on the weekend of October 15-17, and ABR is participating by hosting a table. Joey Holt is in charge of the…
ABR volunteer educators
In keeping with our mission to educate about humans and bears and how the two species can coexist peacefully, ABR volunteers often appear at events throughout the Eastern TN-Western NC…
Y’all come!
As we wrote earlier, ABR is hosting a fun-filled evening called “Mountain Hoedown” on Saturday, October 16th at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Here is a special invitation, created by a…
Unusual “weapon” used to frighten bear
We have stated many times that American black bears are basically shy animals that are easily frightened. Here is a story from a recent NPR broadcast that really proves the…
How You Can Support ABR
This is, to be blunt, a request for donations. ABR is a non-profit corporation. We are not a governmental agency. We are able to help the bear cubs only because…
Come to the Mountain Hoedown!
ABR will host a dinner with the theme “Mountain Hoedown,” on Saturday October 16th at the Gatlinburg Convention Center in Gatlinburg TN. It will be a fun-filled evening with food,…
Two bear buddies
Several releases have occurred recently, leaving ABR with just two young bears at the present time. RA, who was admitted back in May, and the little LA yearling are enjoying…
Release of park bear
It’s always gratifying when one of “our” bear cubs is ready for release into its wild habitat. On July 30, 2010 a female yearling, that had been admitted in April,…
Orientation for new volunteers
On August 21st, a meeting for new volunteers was held at the newly-opened Picnic Pantry in Townsend, TN. We are very happy to welcome these volunteers, who are full of…