Thu, Sep 24
|North Stonington
Black Bears in Connecticut
Learn about Black Bears and how to coexist. A presentation with Paul Colburn
Time & Location
Sep 24, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
North Stonington, 101 Main St, North Stonington, CT 06359, USA
About the event
Black Bears in Connecticut - Presentation with Paul Colburn
The “Black Bears in Connecticut” presentation focuses on the history of black bears in Connecticut, an overview of black bear habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction and current research efforts. It also provides practical recommendations for optimum coexistence with our black bear population.
*This presentation will later be supported by a hike on Saturday, October 10th to the "Bear Cave' in North Stonington with Steve Fagin. See website for details.
Paul Colburn is a 2015 graduate of the Connecticut Master Wildlife Conservationist Program (MWCP) and a certified Master Wildlife Conservationist (MWC). The MWCP is a Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) adult education program that trains volunteers in the fields of wildlife management, natural history and interpretation. Paul is a dedicated advocate for wildlife and is passionate about sharing his knowledge with others. He is particularly focused on teaching the basics…
