In case you missed the great event, here are some photos to show you what was going on. This was the sight that greeted visitors at the entrance:
- Welcome to Black Bear Expo!
Visitors learned about ABR, signed up to become members, and registered to win prizes.
- Board members staffed the registration table
The “bear” pays no attention to the campsite if it is set up correctly.
- Bear safe camping display
Several speakers entertained the crowd.
- Lisa Stewart, ABR curator, told about current bears
Our education table had displays to teach visitors about bears. The volunteers who staffed it answered many questions.
- Learning about bears
Other displays included TWRA, a games table, a woodcarver and chainsaw carver, Chuck Cooper, our photographer who showed people how to take pictures of bears and other wildlife, Joel Zachry with his newly-published book about bears, Tony Thomas, Appalachian musician, and Pistol Creek Catch of the Day band as well as two food vendors. It was a great day! If you missed it this year, we just might have another Expo next year, so plan to attend in 2011.