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Conservation > Bear > Bear Aware Month Bear Aware Events

Join us for a Bear Aware event!


September 24 in Butte, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

  • What: Bear Aware booth with bear spray practice

  • Where: Montana Tech


September 25 in Columbia Falls, 5:30-7 p.m.

  • What: Bear Necessities: Essential Tips for Bear Safety. a discussion about securing attractants and a bear spray training- with some giveaways! (this is an FWP partner event)

  • Where: Marantette Park


September 26 in Whitefish, 5:30-7 p.m.

  • What: "Smarter than the Average Bear" With Ryan Wilbur from People and Carnivores (this is an FWP partner event)

  • Where: Center for Native Plants, 5605 Hwy 93 South


September 27 in Troy, 2-6:30 p.m.

  • What: Troy Apple Festival

  • Where: Troy Museum, 700 E. Missoula Ave.


September 28 in Virginia City, 2-4:30 p.m.

  • What: Virginia City Bear Aware Event and Bear Smart Community Recognition

  • Where: Depot Park


September 28 in Great Falls, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

  • What: National Public Lands Day

  • Where: Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center