Listen as Shelby Shiver, a research technician for the Urban/Suburban Bear Project in Asheville, NC, discusses urban bears. Shelby will talk about the current research objectives of the urban/suburban bear study, including techniques used to live-capture and radio-collar bears in Asheville, the role of pilot BearWise communities in the study, and the diet of urban bears.

5:30 p.m.: Grab and drink and network with like-minded locals.

6:00 p.m.: Enjoy the presentation and learn something new!

Hendersonville Green Drinks is presented by Conserving Carolina, MountainTrue and Black Bear Coffee Co. Come to Green Drinks to learn more about current environmental issues, have relevant discussions, and meet with like-minded people. This is a monthly event and everyone is welcome. You don’t have to drink at Green Drinks, just come and listen. Black Bear Coffee offers beer, wine, coffee drinks, and sodas. A limited food menu will be available.