The annual “Staying Safe in Bear, Lion, and Wolf Country Seminar” will take place on Thursday, April 4, from 6-8 p.m. at the Eden Valley Community Center in Farson. he Farson 4-H Club is sponsoring the event. The purpose of this seminar is to increase awareness and understanding of bears, mountain lions, and wolves by providing participants with current information and tools they can use to prevent conflicts and avoid dangerous encounters. Presentations, including Power Point, video, and lecture will feature bear and mountain lion behavior and biology, bear and lion life history, population status and movements, proper food storage, encounters and what to do in an encounter situation, safety and legal issues, and the most current information on the use of pepper spray. A small portion of the seminar will discuss wolf biology and interactions with pets. Call Lucy Diggins to pre-register (875-3225, extension 1-8607)
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