We Adopted a Bear Cub!
On April 7, 2009 each second grade class at Fairview Elementary School in Maryville, TN adopted an ABR bear cub. Two volunteers visited the school and presented a short program, telling…
Photos of and special feature stories about ABR bears, including bears
that TWRA and ABR have knowledge of from previous rescues
Earth Day Celebration at Ripley’s
On Saturday, April 25th, ABR was represented at the annual Earth Day celebration at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg TN by three volunteers. They set up a display of…
ABR at Earth Day Events
This Saturday, April 25, 2009, is Earth Day and this is a reminder that ABR volunteers will be at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg. The weather is supposed…
Pepper Spray in the National Parks
The Smoky Mountain Hiker Blog has recently been concerned with why pepper spray is illegal in the Smoky Mountains National Park but not in other, western parks. Federal regulations, it…
Washington Post Article on Smokies Bears
If you missed it, today’s Washington Post includes an article about Smokies bears. The article quotes supervisory wildlife biologist (and wonderful ABR supporter) Kim Delozier. The quote I like is…
Unbelievable!
WOULD YOU BELIEVE? To feed tiny cubs, ABR must use a formula that replaces the mother’s milk. This formula can cost over $700 per cub, for the 4 months that…
Learn about ABR and bears in April and May
ABR volunteers will appear at several events during April and May. Come check us out on these dates: April 11th at Fontana Fishing Tournament — http://www.fontanavillage.com/ April 18th at University…
Mast General Store, Asheville NC
Mast General Store continues to support the work of ABR On Saturday March 28, 2009 we set up a table in the lobby of Mast General Store in Asheville. …
HELP!
WHY ABR NEEDS YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS Just Arrived! ABR has received 3 tiny cubs in the past few days. One came from TN and the other two are from…
ABR at WWW
Wilderness Wildlife Week 2009 Programs presented by Kathy Sherrard, Anne Allison, and Lisa Stewart at Music Road Hotel and Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN. Sunday, January 11 and…