The city of Coquitlam will hold Bear Smart 101 for residents interested in learning more about reducing conflicts with bears and wildlife in the area.
The free event will be held on Wednesday, July 12, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the city hall council chambers (3000 Guidlford Way) and will cover a range of topics, from dealing with animal attractants to valuable safety tips. Wildlife expert Tom Saare will lead the class and talk to residents about what to do should they come face to face with a bear on a local trail or in their backyard.
According to city staff, 2016 was a record year for bear activity in Coquitlam, with more than 270 calls related to bruins and 492 calls related to unsecured garbage, which is the most common bear attractant.
Registration for Bear Smart 101 has begun and can be completed online at coquitlam.ca/bearsmart101. For more information call 604-927-3500, email [email protected] or go to www.coquitlam.ca/bearsmart.
PRINCETON PARK
The official opening of Burke Mountain's newest neighbourhood park will take place on Tuesday, June 20, between 3:30 and 5 p.m.
Princeton Park (1398 Marguerite St.) features play areas for children of all ages, along with informal lawns for picnicking and gathering. The green space also has built-in seating by the playground and a fully accessible pathway within the park.
Tuesday's event will start with speeches and a ribbon-cutting by council and staff, followed by staff-led games in the park and playground area.
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