Join the PA Game Commission Educator, Jake Smith, to learn all about black bears and how to safely recreate in black bear country. Please only register the 8 to 17-year-olds; guardians are encouraged to stay and participate, but don't need to register.

This is a fun, interactive, hands-on educational program.

About the presenter: Jake Smith is an Environmental Education Specialist with the Pennsylvania Game Commission, bringing extensive experience from educator roles with the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, environmental education centers at State Universities, the Pittsburgh Zoo, and research positions with a non-profit in Alaska. With a Master of Education in Environmental Education, Jake is passionate about inspiring individuals of all ages to connect with and protect the natural world. Join him for engaging programs that foster environmental stewardship and learning!

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Jacquie at jweaver@jvbrown.edu or (570)326-0536 x115.

This program is one of the many ways Pennsylvania Public Libraries support the PA Forward Initiative by providing information and basic literacy opportunities for learning.

** Since this program ends at closing, participants must exit directly out of the Edwin St. Entrance at dismissal. Please check out your items before class starts. 

** NOTE: Please be advised that photographs may be taken at this event/program for use on the James V. Brown Library website and in the press, Brown Library marketing materials, and other library publications. By registering for or attending this event, you consent to the library photographing and using your image and likeness. No names will be used. If you do not want your photograph taken, you may still register or attend the event, but please let the staff person in charge know. *