Urban Wildlife Committee Hosting Community Event on April 11
Urban Wildlife Committee Hosting Community Event: April 11, from 4 to 8 p.m.
Mark your calendars, folks! The Urban Wildlife Committee is hosting their first-ever interactive community event in Elkford on April 11. This event is free, family-friendly and everyone is welcome!
On Thursday, April 11, plan to be at the Community Conference Centre (750 Fording Drive) from 4 to 8 p.m. for door prizes, giveaways, a free BBQ sponsored by Teck Coal Ltd., games for kids and hands-on demonstrations, safety talks and advice from renowned wildlife experts and organizations. Don’t miss presentations on important topics like bear awareness, wildlife safety, stewardship and rehabilitation—plus, free giveaway bags will be handed out to the first 50 kids through the door!
With presentations from:
- Wildsafe BC
- Grizzly bear biologist, Clayton T. Lamb, PhD
- Canadian Bear Safety Authority founder and owner, John Clarke
- Grizzly Bear Coexistence Solutions
- Wildlife rehabilitator for Little Mittens Wildlife Rescue, Kaida Wannamaker, RVT
- Wildsight—Reconnecting the Rockies
The Urban Wildlife Committee would like to thank the following sponsors for making this great event possible: Agnes Creek, Apex Power & Automation, Asian Fusion, Aurora Spa & Wellness, Bear Safety & More, Clear Direction Virtual Solutions, Colour Infusion, District of Elkford, Elkford Lion’s Club, Finning Canada, The Fur-Bearers, Mel’s Kitchen, Mountain Mechanical Sales & Service, My Sunshine Dreams Pottery, Nightcrawler 4x4, NWP Coal Canada, RE/MAX Elk Valley Realty—Justin Hughson, RMR Radiators & Boom Truck Services, Summit Osteopathy, Teck Coal Ltd., Tracey Halladay Photography, Up the Valley Construction & Design, Woodlots BC and Wonderland Clinical Esthetics.
It's sure to be a wild time, and we can’t wait to see you all there! 🐾🐻
Questions about this event? Contact the Urban Wildlife Committee directly at elkforduwc@gmail.com.
